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Titumir students block Mohakhali road, demand separate university
02:41 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayA group of students of Titumir College blocked the road at the Mohakhali intersection in the capital on Thursday, demanding the establishment of a separate public university for the seven affiliated colleges.
Cyclone Dana to have minimal impact on Bangladesh
02:18 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayMeteorologists predict that the cyclone’s impact on Bangladesh will be limited. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in India, likely along the West Bengal or Odisha coast. While the coastal districts of Khulna and Barishal in Bangladesh may experience some effects, the overall impact is expected to be less severe, with the possibility of rain across the country.
Chaos at Secretariat: 26 students arrested, 28 released
02:17 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayFifty-four students were detained for causing chaos after entering the Secretariat to demand the cancellation of the HSC exam results. The police have filed a case with Shahbagh police station regarding the incident.
Advisory Council meets over pressing issues
01:28 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe interim government’s advisory council, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is currently holding a meeting to discuss several pressing matters. The meeting began at 11:30am on Thursday (October 24) at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon and was on till filing of this report at 12:40pm.
Hajj registration to continue till Nov 30
12:42 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe primary registration for Hajj will continue till November 30. The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday issued a special notification to this end.
South Africa crush Bangladesh by 7 wickets in first Test
12:19 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdaySouth Africa cruised to a seven-wicket first Test win over Bangladesh Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Hearing on 3 petitions to restore caretaker govt on Nov 17
12:11 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 17 on three separate petitions seeking a review of the judgement that abolished the caretaker government system.
Ex-senior secretary Mostafa Kamal arrested
11:35 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayFormer senior secretary of the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mostafa Kamal, was arrested in the capital on Thursday. Rezaul Karim Mallik, Chief of the Detective Branch of Police, confirmed this information to Jago News.
South Africa need 106 to win first Bangladesh Test
11:18 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdaySouth African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada had figures of 6-46 to bowl out Bangladesh for 307 on day four of the first Test.
Cyclone Dana set to make landfall in Odisha tonight
10:17 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayCyclone Dana is projected to make landfall along the Odisha-West Bengal coast in India between October 24 and 25.
887 shelters prepared to tackle cyclone ‘Dana’ in Satkhira
09:53 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayIn anticipation of the potential damage from Cyclone ‘Dana’ and to ensure the safety of lives and property, a total of 887 cyclone shelters and evacuation centers have been prepared in Satkhira district. These shelters can safely accommodate 443,500 people.
Severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ approaches Bangladesh coast
09:18 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe severe cyclonic storm "Dana," currently positioned over the Eastcentral and Westcentral Bay of Bengal, has moved in a north-northwesterly direction and now lies over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay.
5 killed in terror attack on Turkish aerospace company
08:26 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayArmed assailants launched a deadly “terror” attack on Turkey’s state-run aerospace company near the capital Ankara on Wednesday, government officials said.
Chhatra League banned as terrorist organisation
09:33 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe interim government has banned the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League, as a terrorist organisation. The Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification on Wednesday (October 23), banning the organisation...
7 dengue patients die, 1,138 hospitalised in 24 hrs
09:26 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdaySeven dengue patients died and 1,138 were hospitalised in the country in the last 24 hours...
Former EC secretary Helal Uddin arrested
08:47 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe police arrested former Election Commission secretary Helal Uddin in Chattogram on Wednesday evening...
Bangladesh beat India 3-1 in SAFF Women's Championship
08:33 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayDefending champions Bangladesh beat India by 3-1 goals in their ultimate group A match of the SAFF Women's Championship held at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday...
USAID to provide US$ 15m for ClimAct Project: Rizwana
08:03 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said USAID will provide a grant of US$ 15 million for the USAID ClimAct Project...
EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana
07:02 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayEnvironment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reform initiatives of the interim government...
Cyclone Dana: Signal 3 for ports, Sundarbans to face impact
06:11 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayMaritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been instructed to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as Cyclone 'Dana,' currently situated over the East-central Bay of Bengal, continues to intensify while moving in a West-Northwesterly direction. All waterway traffic has been suspended along the coastal region of Lakshmipur, Bhola, Patuakhali and Barisal routes.