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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.
Death toll in Bhairab train accident reaches 17
08:26 AM, 24 Oct 2023 TuesdaySeventeen people were killed and many others injured when a container train and a passenger train collided in Bhairab of Kishoreganj on Monday afternoon. "Seventeen dead bodies were so far recovered from the wreckage. Casualties could rise as the rescue operation is going on," said Police Super of Kishoreganj Russell Sheikh.
15 killed as two trains collide in Bhairab
05:23 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayAt least 15 people were killed and many others injured when two trains collided head-on at Bhairab upazila in Kishoreganj on Monday afternoon. The death toll might be increased further.
Pakistan indicts ex-PM Imran Khan for leaking state secrets
05:09 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayA Pakistani court has indicted Imran Khan for leaking state secrets, according to reports. The charge adds to the huge volume of legal turmoil that the former prime minister has met since his removal in April 2022.
Cabinet approves 22 public holidays for 2024
04:34 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayThe Cabinet on Monday approved the proposed list of 22 holidays for the 2024 calendar year, but two holidays would coincided with weekends (Friday and Saturday). The approval came from the regular cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office.
PM to leave for Belgium on Tuesday
03:45 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave 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.
Nat’l polls schedule in Nov 2nd week
02:47 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayThe schedule for the 12th national election will be announced in the second week of November. An election commissioner, seeking anonymity, told reporters at EC Bhaban in the capital’s Agargaon on Monday. He said the next parliamentary polls will be held in the last week of December this year, or in the first week of January 2024.
Signal 3 for maritime ports
02:01 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayMaritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to be hoisted signal number three as the depression over West central Bay and adjoining area intensified into deep depression.
Bangladesh seek redemption in WC clash against South Africa
01:14 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayPutting behind their dismal performance, Bangladesh seek a redemption as they take on mighty South Africa in their fifth game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The match starts at 2.30 PM (Bangladesh Time).
PM seeks Swiss investment in Bangladesh
12:43 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the Swiss entrepreneurs to come up with investment at special economic zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh, saying her government wants to develop a broad-based partnership.
Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet
12:13 PM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayIsrael bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck southern Lebanon overnight, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his top generals and his war cabinet to assess the escalating conflict.
Maldives’ new president Muizzu wants India out
11:46 AM, 23 Oct 2023 Monday"We don't want any foreign military boots on Maldivian soil… I promised this to the people of the Maldives and I will live up to my promise from day one." Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who won the Maldives presidential election last month, is wasting no time in asking India to get its troops out of the country.
Kohli hits 95 as India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
11:22 AM, 23 Oct 2023 MondayVirat Kohli hit 95 as India chased down its target of 274 to beat New Zealand in a match between the only two unbeaten teams at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday. Tournament host India won by four wickets after reaching its target with 12 balls left in Dharamsala, finishing on 274-6.
Govt working to control inflation: Kamal
09:37 PM, 22 Oct 2023 SundayFinance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said the government is working to bring down the prices of essentials and control inflation.
BB approves proposal of 8 digital banks
08:34 PM, 22 Oct 2023 SundayBangladesh Bank (BB) has taken a decision to approve the proposal of eight digital banks. The decision was taken at a board meeting held at the central bank headquarters in the city on Sunday. BB Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder presided over the meeting.
Nine dengue patients die, 2056 hospitalised in 24 hrs
07:54 PM, 22 Oct 2023 SundayNine dengue patients died and 2,056 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday. On September 20, Bangladesh witnessed 21 dengue deaths, the highest in a single day this year, and the nation also saw the same highest figure on September 2.
New Zealand set target of 274-run for India
06:53 PM, 22 Oct 2023 SundayNew Zealand set a target of 274 runs against India in the ICC World Cup 2023 match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.