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Advisory Council nods repealing Mujib family security law
02:49 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Advisory Council, in a meeting held on Thursday, unanimously approved the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024," subject to review by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department.
Ishaque Ali Khan Panna's body found in Meghalaya
02:37 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe semi-decomposed body of Awami League leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna was discovered in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
Over 1000 killed in student movement: Health adviser
02:13 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayMore than a thousand people were killed in the recent student movement, and over four hundred others lost their eyesight. Nurjahan Begum, the adviser to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, made this statement after visiting the injured policemen at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital on Wednesday.
DU admin structure to be activated in a week: Prof Niaz
01:46 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayDhaka University's newly appointed vice-chancellor, Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, announced that the university's administrative functions, including those of the halls and departments, will be gradually activated within a week.
Jolie as the tormented ‘Divina’ Callas at Venice Film Fest
01:12 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayAngelina Jolie returns to the limelight at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday as Maria Callas, "La Divina", whose rich voice, glamourous persona, and tragic love affair mesmerised audiences around the world.
Bangladesh signs UN treaty on enforced disappearances
01:11 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayBangladesh formally acceded to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances on Thursday.
Employees in limbo as attacks, arson plague businesses
12:42 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayFollowing the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, the country has witnessed widespread incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson. Businesses linked to the former Awami League government, including those owned by ministers, MPs, and party leaders, have been primary targets of these attacks.
Advisers’ meeting underway at Jamuna
12:40 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA meeting of the advisers of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is underway at State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Thursday. The meeting began at 11am and will continue till 2:30pm.
Violence over Modi’s visit: Case filed against Hasina, Anisul
12:24 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA murder case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former ministers Anisul Huq, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and 51 others in Brahmanbaria.
35 killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat
11:37 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayRain-related incidents claimed 25 more lives in Indian state of Gujarat, taking the death toll to 35 in three days since Monday, while around 17,800 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas as heavy showers lashed parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.
Brazil judge threatens to suspend X within 24 hours
10:55 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatened Wednesday to suspend X, formerly Twitter, if CEO Elon Musk doesn't name a new legal representative for the social media site's operations in the country.
Russia bans 92 US citizens from entry including journos
10:24 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayRussia said Wednesday it had banned another 92 US citizens from entering its territory, listing officials and journalists from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post.
UAE president greets Yunus, discusses bilateral issues
09:44 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayPresident of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday congratulated Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.
Salman, Anisul put on 5-day remand in murder case
09:21 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court has placed former Prime Minister’s adviser Salman F Rahman and former Law Minister Anisul Huq on a five-day remand each in a case filed for killing Sumon Shikder in the capital’s Uttar Badda during the quota reform protest.
Ex-Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi arrested
08:13 AM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayFormer Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion. He was arrested in the Gulshan area of the capital during a drive on Wednesday night. Lt Col Muneem Ferdous, Director of the RAB’s Legal and Media Wing, confirmed the arrest.
Yunus-led govt targets embezzled, smuggled funds recovery
06:13 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe interim government, led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, has begun calculating the vast sums of money embezzled by dishonest businessmen and influential individuals during the regime of Sheikh Hasina, who recently resigned following intense student protests.
BGMEA stresses timely wage payment to thwart unrest
05:49 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayApparel factory owners and representatives from law enforcement and regulatory agencies at a views exchange on Tuesday emphasised timely payment of wages and allowances to foster harmonious industrial relations, and prompt resolution of disputes.
Bangladesh clinches SAFF U-20 title, defeats Nepal 4-1
05:09 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh made history by securing their first-ever SAFF U-20 Championship title with a resounding 4-1 victory over host Nepal at the Anfa Complex in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Home adviser seeks UK support for police reform
05:03 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Home Adviser of the Interim Government, Lieutenant General (retd) M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has requested the United Kingdom's assistance in reforming Bangladesh's police force.
BB governor urges public not to buy S Alam Group assets
03:35 PM, 28 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur urged the public on Wednesday not to buy any assets of the Chattogram-based S Alam Group, accusing the industrial conglomerate of bank fraud through various irregularities.