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Bitcoin soars to near 18-month high as ETF speculation mounts
09:49 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayBitcoin rose by nearly 10% on Tuesday to $34,872, its highest in nearly a year-and-a-half, on mounting speculation that an exchange-traded bitcoin fund is imminent...
Cyclone 'Hamoon' crossing Cox's Bazar, Ctg coasts
09:32 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe cyclonic storm 'Hamoon' over the Bay of Bengal started crossing Cox's Bazar and Chattogram coasts after 6 pm on Tuesday. "The storm may cross the coastal areas by late night today," Meteorologist Monowar Hossain told BSS this evening...
Three physicians from US to arrive in Dhaka to treat Khaleda
09:23 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThree physicians from the United States will arrive in Dhaka to treat BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital...
12 dengue patients die; 1852 hospitalized in 24 hrs
08:38 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayTwelve dengue patients died and 1,852 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 1,284 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Tuesday. As many as 2,58,912 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country since January 1 this year...
Bangladesh face uphill task to keep WC semifinal hopes alive
07:41 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayBangladesh were left with a mountainous task to hit back to a winning mode after South Africa racked up a mammoth 382-5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Tigers opened the World Cup with a victory against Afghanistan but tasted three defeats on the trot...
Qatari emir says Israel should not be given ‘free licence to kill’ in Gaza
07:34 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe emir of Qatar has called on the international community to restrain Israel in its fight against Hamas, saying Israeli forces should not be given a green light for unconditional killing in the besieged Gaza Strip...
Hamas health ministry says 5,791 killed in Gaza during war
06:36 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Tuesday that 5,791 people have been killed in the territory since the outbreak of war with Israel. The death toll includes 2,360 children. A total of 16,297 people have also been wounded since the conflict erupted on October 7...
Two killed as pickup van plunges into ditch
05:21 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayTwo people were killed and seven others injured as a pickup van plunged into a roadside ditch in Jaintiapur upazila of Sylhet on Tuesday morning...
Bijaya Dashami being celebrated with Sindur Khela
04:45 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe grand festival of five-day Sharadiya Durga Puja will come to an end tonight with celebrations of Sindur Khela in day time, immersion of idols in the evening at nearby rivers or ponds and exchanging Bijaya greetings among devotees across the country...
15 lakh people to be evacuated ahead of "Hamoon"
03:41 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Disaster Management and Relief Ministry has taken all out initiative to face the catastrophe of the severe cyclonic storm "Hamoon" as the government has taken preparations to evacuate some 15 lakh people from the 10 coastal districts...
South Africa win toss, choose to bat first against Bangladesh
02:12 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdaySouth Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Computer parts maker Logitech raises full-year guidance
01:56 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayLogitech International lifted its full-year guidance on Tuesday after the computer keyboard and webcam maker increased profit and slowed the rate of its sales downturn during its second quarter ended Sept. 30.
By-polls to Patuakhali-1 on Nov 26
12:54 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe by-election to the Patuakhali-1 constituency that fell vacant following the death of ruling Awami League (AL) lawmaker Md Shahjahan Mia will be held on November 26.
PM leaves for Brussels to attend Global Gateway Forum
12:12 PM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Belgium on Tuesday to attend the "Global Gateway Forum" to be held in its capital Brussels on October 25-26 at the invitation of the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen.
Cyclone Hamoon: Ctg, Payra ports asked to hoist danger signal no 7
11:55 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayMaritime ports of Chattogram and Payra have been advised to hoist danger signal no 7 while Cox’s bazar and Mongla ports have been asked to hoist danger signal no six and five respectively as Cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay and adjoining area.
President mourns casualties of Kishoreganj train crash
10:47 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the loss of lives in a train crash in Jagannathpur rail crossing area before Bhairab Junction in Kishoreganj.
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ release date delayed to 2025
10:33 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayTom Cruise's next 'Mission: Impossible' won't be hitting the theatres as per the originally planned release date.
Gaza death toll from Israeli airstrikes climbs to 5,087
09:55 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has climbed to 5,087, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Monday. “The fatalities include 2,055 children, 1,119 women and 217 elders,” ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra told a news conference in Gaza City.
Brazen ambush leaves 13 local police dead in Mexico
09:04 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayAssailants gunned down at least 13 local police officers in southern Mexico's Guerrero state on Monday, a state government source told Reuters, in the latest brazen attack in a region where gangs have been vying for control over drug trading.
Top order fire Afghanistan to famous win against Pakistan
08:38 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdayAfghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday.