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Protesters leave Bangabhaban area after coordinators’ assurances
08:41 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayCoordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Hasnat Abdullah and Md Sarjis Alam, called for the protesters in front of Bangabhaban to remain calm on Tuesday night, expressing hope that President Mohammed Shahabuddin would resign by Thursday.
UK MPs urge regulators to probe business dealings with Saifuzzaman
06:28 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayBritish regulators have been called upon by Members of Parliament to scrutinise the relationships between UK estate agents, lawyers, and lenders and Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, a former Bangladeshi minister currently under investigation for alleged corruption.
Bangladesh Denim Expo in November
05:26 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Denim Expo, organised by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, returns for its 17th edition, showcasing the country's flourishing denim industry. This international trade show brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and designers from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations in denim production.
July uprising secures accommodation for DU students
04:52 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayFor Dhaka University students, a long-awaited dream has come true as they finally get proper allocation of seats in the university halls of residence. The allocation marks a major shift from years of seat control by political wings, particularly the ruling party’s student body, which dominated hall management for years.
Aamir Khan to be part of Anurag’s Kishore Kumar biopic: Report
04:44 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayAfter finishing shooting for RS Prassana's Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan now has another movie in his repertoire. Aamir Khan is in talks with Ludo director Anurag Basu for Kishore Kumar's biopic, to be produced by Bhushan Kumar, per a Pinkvilla report.
Commission seeks opinions on electoral system reforms
04:10 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Chief of the Commission for Electoral System Reform, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, has called for public opinions on reforms to the electoral system. This information was shared in a press release issued by the commission on Tuesday.
Saifuzzaman's Dubai empire features over 300 luxury apartments
04:04 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayFormer Bangladeshi minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has been revealed to own more than 300 high-end apartments in Dubai, according to newly leaked property data from 2023. The leaks, reported by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit, show that Chowdhury’s real estate empire in the UAE is worth over $140 million.
China, India reach ‘resolution’ on contested border issues
03:49 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayChina said Tuesday it had reached a "resolution" with India over issues related to their disputed border, after New Delhi said it had struck a deal with Beijing for military patrols along the frontier.
Controlling inflation: BB again raises policy rate
03:36 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayIn a bid to tackle soaring inflation, Bangladesh Bank has announced another increase in the policy rate. Effective next week, the rate will rise by 50 basis points from 9.50 per cent to 10 per cent, as confirmed in a notification issued by the central bank today, Tuesday (October 22).
Yunus expected to attend COP29 in Baku
02:48 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to attend the COP29 Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November, where an estimated 32,000 participants will converge to address the critical issue of climate finance.
‘252 SIs relieved for disciplinary reasons, no political motive’
02:31 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA total of 252 Sub-Inspectors (SIs) undergoing training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sarada, Rajshahi, have been relieved of their duties due to disciplinary violations.
The Royal Enfield frenzy!
01:40 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayAfter much anticipation, the world-renowned motorcycle brand Royal Enfield has officially entered the Bangladeshi market. Although the current regulations limit the riding of high CC bikes on local streets, motorcycle enthusiasts will soon be able to indulge in their passion, starting today.
RMG workers block Nabinagar-Ashulia-Chandra highway for dues
01:20 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA group of workers from a ready-made garment factory named Generation Next has blocked the Nabinagar-Chandra road at the Baipail intersection in Ashulia, demanding for their due salaries and allowances.
Jatrabari honours July uprising martyrs with memorial plaque
12:57 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayIn a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the July uprising, a memorial plaque was unveiled on Monday at the Jatrabari intersection, which has now been named "Shaheed Oikya Chattar."
Barrister Suman placed on 5-day remand
12:48 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for former Member of Parliament for the Habiganj-4 constituency, Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman, in a case filed over an alleged attempt to kill Hridoy Miah, a Juba Dal leader and assistant chef at Bangaliana Bhoj restaurant in Mirpur.
Emirates assures Bangladesh of early visa issue disposal
12:41 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayAmbassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi has assured Dhaka of early disposal of the visa issues for the Bangladeshi nationals.
Low turns into depression, signal 1 for ports
12:22 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, with the possibility of evolving into a cyclone, according to the Meteorological Department. As a precaution, seaports across Bangladesh have been instructed to hoist remote warning signal number 1.
Is AL preparing to form govt-in-exile in Agartala?
12:12 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayLeaders of the anti-discrimination student movement claim that the ousted Awami League is preparing to hold a rally in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, India, amidst mass protests in Bangladesh. They suggest that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, might participate in the event.
RG Kar rape-murder: Doctors call off hunger strike
12:07 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe junior doctors agitating over the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case in Kolkata on Monday called off their hunger strike after a two-hour-long meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat Nabanna.
252 cadet SIs relieved from job
11:49 AM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA total of 252 cadet sub-inspectors have been relieved from their positions for breaking discipline during training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi.