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14 killed in Serbia railway station canopy collapse
02:29 PM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayAt least 14 people have been killed after a concrete canopy at a railway station in northern Serbia collapsed, the country's President Aleksandar Vučić said.
No leaders, activists at JaPa office; additional police deployed
01:23 PM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe Jatiya Party has canceled its planned rally and protest march scheduled for Saturday in front of its central office in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area, following a ban by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on all gatherings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in the Kakrail area and its surroundings.
Rod-cement sectors caught in a three-pronged attack
12:47 PM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe country’s rod and cement sectors are struggling under a three-fold pressure—plummeting demand, surging production costs, and high raw material prices—causing many to sell at a significant loss. The economic slowdown has already delayed development projects, with the situation worsening after recent political unrest, say industry insiders.
Yunus hosts reception for women’s football team
12:37 PM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus hosted a reception for the Bangladesh national women's football team in recognition of their victory in the SAFF Championship in Nepal.
Ex- minister's wife disowns 8 acre land acquired from Hindus
12:09 PM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayFatema Akhter Rekha, wife of former State Minister for of Relief and Disaster Management Mohibbur Rahman, has renounced ownership of an eight-acre plot worth nearly Tk 1 crore, acquired through a deed from members of the Hindu community.
US announces new Mideast military deployments to warn Iran
11:29 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe United States announced Friday the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range B-52 bomber aircraft, serving as a warning to Iran as it and Israel trade tit-for-tat strikes.
Shahadat to take oath as CCC Mayor on Sunday
10:55 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayBNP leader Dr Shahadat Hossain, who was declared the mayor-elect of the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) following a court order, will be sworn in on Sunday.
BCB announces squad for Afghanistan series
10:08 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced the squad for the three match ODI series against Afghanistan in the UAE, including fast bowler Nahid Rana as the only uncapped member.
Spain flood deaths top 200
09:18 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayRescuers raised the death toll in Spain's worst floods for a generation to 205 on Friday and fears grew for the dozens missing as hopes of finding survivors faded.
52 killed in Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon: Ministry
09:06 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayLebanon's health ministry said 52 people had been killed in Israeli strikes on Friday in the country's east, attacks for which the Israeli army had not issued evacuation warnings.
JaPa postpones today’s rally, protest march
08:48 AM, 02 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe Jatiya Party (JaPa) has postponed its rally and protest march that was scheduled for Saturday. The party Chairman’s Press Secretary, Khandaker Delwar Jalali, confirmed the information on Friday.
Jatiya Party decries protesters after offices torched
06:03 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayJatiya Party formerly close to the regime ousted by a student-led revolution said Friday that such protesters were "splitting" the nation, a day after a mob torched its offices...
Young generation will lead Bangladesh: Nahid Islam
05:21 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayPosts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam today said the young generation will lead Bangladesh in all aspects. “Young people have shown Bangladesh a new way . . . they will lead Bangladesh in all aspects,” he said...
Ex-minister Muktadir on 5-day remand in murder case
04:43 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayA Dhaka court on Friday placed former Housing and Public Works Minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury on five-day remand in a case filed over the murder of a BNP activist...
Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with Harris
04:18 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayUnited States presidential candidate Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against a US television network for what he calls a “misleading” interview with rival Kamala Harris...
Duty on rice imports lifted
03:35 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayThe interim government has lifted duties on rice imports completely to stabilise prices and boost supply. The National Board of Revenue, NBR, issued a notification in this regard on Thursday (October 31). Earlier on Tuesday (October 29), the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission recommended the NBR remove duties on rice imports ..
Harris blasts 'offensive' Trump for remarks on women
02:47 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayKamala Harris on Thursday slammed Donald Trump for "very offensive" remarks about women as she pressed her case that his misogyny has no place in 21st century America, just days ahead of a nail-biter election...
Met office predicts mainly dry weather over country
12:52 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayBangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday predicted mainly dry weather over the country, but rain likely over some parts of the country for the next 24 hours begins from this morning...
Ex-minister Muktadir Chowdhury arrested in city
12:08 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayFormer Housing and Public Works Minister and Awami League lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-3 constituency RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury was arrested in Dhaka's Mirpur area early Friday. Confirming his arrest, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police...
Lewis powers West Indies to victory over new-look England
11:37 AM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayOpener Evin Lewis blitzed 96 as the West Indies hammered England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua...