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151 sitting Indian lawmakers face rape, other sexual assault charges
01:30 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayAs many as 151 sitting members of parliament and members of legislative assemblies in India have declared cases related to crimes against women in their election affidavits, with West Bengal leading the list.
Israel kills senior Palestinian leader as Gaza truce talks stumble
01:14 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Israeli military killed a senior Palestinian leader in Lebanon on Wednesday, leading to accusations from the Fatah movement that Israel was trying to ignite a regional war.
Khandker Mosharraf acquitted in money-laundering case
01:07 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayBNP Standing Committee member and former Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Khandker Mosharraf Hossain has been acquitted in a money laundering case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Interim govt mulls commission on forced disappearances
12:47 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe interim government is considering establishing a commission to investigate the numerous cases of forced disappearances that occurred during the previous administration led by Sheikh Hasina.
18 lakh people affected by flood, one dead: Ministry
12:24 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayAt least 17,96,248 people in six districts have so far been affected by flood. One person died after being drowned in the flood water in Feni.
India denies role in Bangladesh floods, cites ‘heavy inflow, automatic releases’
12:21 PM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Indian Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed claims that the flood in Bangladesh's eastern districts was caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura, calling the allegation "factually not correct."
Hearing on writ seeking ban on AL today, police on alert
11:38 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe High Court on Thursday will hear a writ petition filed seeking ban on Awami League (AL) and cancellation of its registration as a political party for indiscriminate killing of students and commoners, during the quota reform protest and mass uprising.
Dhaka-Ctg highway under knee-high water, 5km traffic jam
11:29 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayIncessant rain and water from upstream India have flooded the Chattogram-bound lane of the Dhaka- Chattogram highway in Chauddagram of Cumilla, submerging it in knee-high water and causing significant traffic disruptions.
India factory blast kills 17
10:42 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayA blast in an Indian pharmaceutical factory has killed at least 17 people with chemicals burning the skin off several of the 34 injured, police said Thursday.
BWDB opens control room, cancels officials’ leave
09:16 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayBangladesh Water Development Board (WDB) has opened a control room at its Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre to monitor the flood situation in the north-eastern part of the country.
Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Nagad
08:46 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe central bank has appointed an administrator to mobile financial service provider Nagad for one year.
Yunus seeks UK assistance in returning laundered money
08:41 AM, 22 Aug 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought British cooperation to return money laundered abroad from Bangladesh as British High Commissioner Sara Cooke met him at his Jamuna office in the capital.
Tokyo assures Yunus of Japan’s cooperation for Bangladesh’s economic rebuilding
09:38 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayJapanese Ambassador in Dhaka on Wednesday assured Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus of Tokyo’s cooperation in rebuilding Bangladesh economy as he called on him at his Jamuna office...
Saud Shakeel, Saim Ayub help Pakistan redeem the first day
08:49 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayStumps Pakistan 158 for 4 (Shakeel 57*, Ayub 56, Shoriful 2-30, Mahmud 2-33) vs Bangladesh...
Germany's Neuer announces international retirement
08:25 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayGermany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football...
Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims
07:43 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayAt least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan have been killed and 23 injured after their bus overturned in central Iran, according to Iranian state media...
Will seek alternative to Hathurusingha, asserts Faruk
07:04 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayFaruk Ahmed, who previously served as the Chief Selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has returned to the board, this time as its president. Despite his long absence, his views on the current head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, have not softened.
Chattogram region brace for heavy falls, heightening landslide risks
06:47 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayChattogram and its neighbouring districts are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue until midnight on Thursday (August 21).
Troops rush to Feni's aid as floodwaters rise, choppers kept standby
06:29 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Army has joined forces with the Border Guard Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Coast Guard to rescue those stranded in the floodwaters of Feni. Six army boats have been deployed in the flood-affected Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas...
Bangladesh now inspiration for Pakistanis, red-green flags in high demand
06:08 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayIn a surprising turn of events, Bangladesh has emerged as a symbol of inspiration for many Pakistanis.