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SC upholds JnU student Khadija’s bail, no bar to release
02:18 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Jagannath University (JnU) student Khadijatul Kubra in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act, paving the way of her release from jail.
Sagar-Runi murder: Probe report submission deferred for 103rd time
12:58 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday extended till December 19 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
12:28 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayTikTok on Thursday joined Meta in appealing against the "gatekeeper" status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law that brings in tougher rules for tech companies and makes it easier for users to move between competing services.
229 BGB platoons deployed across the country
11:53 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayA total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country on the second day of the 48-hour countrywide blockade called by the BNP and other opposition parties. Md Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer of the BGB, confirmed the matter to Jago News on Thursday morning.
Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal no. 3
11:12 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayMaritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal number 3 hoisted as the depression over the west-central Bay and adjoining area moved northeast and intensified into a deep depression.
Biden calls Xi a dictator after carefully planned summit
10:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayU.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had not changed his view that Chinese President Xi Jinping was effectively a dictator, a comment likely to land with a thud in Beijing after the two leaders held straightforward summit talks after months of preparation.
Commuter train set on fire in Tangail
09:52 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayMiscreants set a commuter train on fire at the railway station in Tangail around 3am on Thursday. Mohammad Idris, Senior Station Officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence, said being informed they rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. Two compartments near the train engine were damaged in the fire.
Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 11,500: Gaza-based govt
09:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe government media office in Gaza on Wednesday announced that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 11,500, including 4,710 children and 3,160 women.
Kohli’s record ton, Shami’s magnificent seven power India to final
08:17 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayIndia's Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match on Wednesday to march into the World Cup final.
South Africa says time to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
10:04 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe world has seen enough of the tragedy in Gaza and it is time for countries to use their influence over Israel to put a stop to “this real crime against humanity”, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said...
BNP rejects schedule of national election
09:50 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBNP has turned down the schedule of the next general elections announced on Wednesday and demanded the polls under a caretaker government...
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats
08:53 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBabar Azam Wednesday announced stepping down as the skipper of the national side from all formats, ending his years-long stint in the leading position, following a humiliating World Cup campaign...
24 dengue patients die; 1623 hospitalized in 24 hrs
08:22 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayTwenty four dengue patients died and 1,623 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
Bishwa Ijtema to begin on Feb 2
07:44 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held in two phases in February 2024...
Next national elections on Jan 7
07:11 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe voting of the next general elections will be held on January 7. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule of the 12th parliamentary elections at Nirbachan Bhaban at Agargaon in capital Dhaka on Wednesday evening. As per the schedule, November 30 is the last date for nomination submission...
Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer tons power India to 397/4
07:01 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayVirat Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI hundred and Shreyas Iyer scored his second successive one - off just 67 balls - to take India a giant leap towards burying New Zealand under a mountain of runs and reaching the final of the World Cup...
There is no scope of dialogue now: Quader
06:46 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said now there is no scope for holding dialogue over the forthcoming parliamentary elections. "(US Ambassador in Dhaka) Peter Haas met me with a letter from US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Donald Lu...
Helena Jahangir gets bail in fraud case
05:06 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka on Wednesday granted bail to businesswoman Helena Jahangir who was sentenced to two years in jail for forgery...
Trudeau tells Israel to end ‘killing of babies’
04:26 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for Israel to stop “killing babies,” earning a furious response from Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu...
Fry Bucket opens its fourth outlet in Dhaka
03:43 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayPopular fast food chain brand ‘Fry Bucket’ has launched another outlet at Moghbazar in capital Dhaka recently (November 4). Animesh Saha, executive director of Fry Bucket, inaugurated the outlet at Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani there...