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Coordinator Hasib clarifies ‘police killing, metro rail arson’ remarks
01:24 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayHasib Al Islam, former coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, issued a statement on Sunday (October 27) clarifying his recent remarks about the arson attacks on the metro rail and alleged police killings.
Yunus encourages all to submit income tax return online
01:03 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday inspired the countrymen to submit e-return and pay income tax online.
Leaked call reveals Hasina urges supporters to ‘wait until Dec’
12:51 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayIn a striking revelation, a leaked phone conversation allegedly featuring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s voice has circulated on social media, sparking a wave of discussion.
Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's ODI, T20I coach
12:39 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayGary Kirsten has resigned from his role as head coach of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I teams, just six months after his appointment in April 2024. His decision comes amid growing tension between Pakistan’s new coaching staff and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a controversial shift in authority.
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
12:29 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayJapan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Monday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party's worst result in 15 years.
Hasnat, Sarjis file writ seeking ban on AL's political activities
12:23 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court, calling for a ban on all political activities of the Awami League.
Secretary Jahangir Alam sent on forced retirement
11:54 AM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayMd Jahangir Alam, a member of the Planning Commission, has been sent into forced retirement. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding his retirement on Sunday (October 27).
Appellate Div upholds suspension of Sohel Rana’s bail
11:36 AM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the suspension of the six-month bail granted by the High Court to Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza building, in the case related to the casualties from the building’s collapse near the Savar bus stand in Dhaka in 2013.
Folk Fest returns in January after five-year hiatus
10:06 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe Dhaka International Folk Festival is set to make a vibrant return in January 2025 after a five-year break, much to the delight of folk music enthusiasts.
SSC exams likely in April, HSC in June
10:01 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe government plans to start the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations in mid-April and the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams in the last week of June next year...
Joint forces arrest 45 in Mohammadpur
09:28 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe joint forces led by Bangladesh Army have arrested 45 individuals in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area following some untoward incidents, including a series of clashes, extortions and robberies...
2.5 lakh children in Bangladesh suffer from chronic kidney disease
09:21 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayAt least 50 lakh children in Bangladesh are affected by kidney disease, with 5% — or approximately 2.5 lakh — suffering from chronic kidney disease, according to experts at an international conference. Around 4-5% of children seen as outpatients in hospitals nationwide present with kidney issues.
PRAN-RFL takes over management of 2 BTMC mills
09:01 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayPRAN-RFL, a leading Bangladeshi industrial group, has been granted management of two textile mills of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation (BTMC) under a Public-Private Partnership agreement.
Pakistan appoint Rizwan white-ball skipper, Azam recalled for Australia tour
08:48 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayWicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket teams, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday...
Textile Today presents Textile Innovation Awards 2024
08:13 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayAiming to honor, recognise and promote innovations in Bangladesh textile and apparel industry, Textile Today awarded Textile Innovation Award on the Grand Finale event of Textile Talent Hunt Season 8 held on at Dhaka Regency Hotel Saturday (October 26)...
TOAB for lifting restriction on travel to St Martin’s island
07:59 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) has warned of initiating significant protests if the government restricts tourist visits and overnight stays on St Martin’s Island.
CJ sends proposal for separate secretariat for judiciary
07:50 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayChief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday sent a proposal to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, recommending establishing a separate secretariat for the judiciary...
Dengue claims 6 more lives in a day, 1,248 more hospitalised
07:43 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayIn the past 24 hours, six people have died from dengue fever, bringing the total death toll this year to 277. During this period, 1,248 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals, increasing the total number of hospitalised cases to 56,911 for the year.
Six injured as car runs over pedestrians in Dhaka
06:45 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayA car ran over six pedestrians on the road in front of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, leaving three individuals seriously injured.
Expats send home Tk 23,400cr in 26 days of October
06:37 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayExpatriate remittances continue to rise in October, following a similar trend seen in September. In the first 26 days of October, expatriate Bangladeshis have sent $1.95 billion, or approximately Tk 23,400 crore, calculated at an exchange rate of Tk 120 per dollar.