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73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza
08:25 AM, 20 Oct 2024 SundayIsraeli strikes have killed at least 73 people, including women and children, in the city of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, the strip's Hamas-run authorities say.
Asif warns of bypassing ‘system’ to protect public interests
09:19 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayAsif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, hinted that the government may bypass the existing administrative framework if non-cooperation continues to hamper efforts, signaling a potential overhaul of recruitment processes.
Govt probing how top AL leaders escaped
09:11 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe interim government is investigating how the top leaders of the Awami League managed to escape, according to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam.
Gold price hits all-time high of Tk 1.40 lakh per bhori
09:06 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has raised the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 2,612 to Tk 1,40,061 per bhori, the highest rise in the country's history till Saturday (October 19)...
AL, allies to face restrictions to contest polls
08:53 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe interim government will impose restrictions on 14 political parties, including the Awami League, that participated in the last three general election and were allegedly elected illegally, according to Mahfuj Alam, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser.
ICT investigation agency seeks info from people on July-August crimes
08:41 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe investigation agency of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on Saturday issued a public notice seeking information on the crimes committed to suppress the anti-discrimination student-people movement in July-August last...
Gavi back from long-term injury for Barca: Flick
08:21 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayBarcelona midfielder Gavi will be part of the La Liga leaders' squad to face Sevilla this weekend after a long injury lay-off, coach Hansi Flick confirmed Saturday...
Search committee soon to form EC
08:07 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayA search committee for the reorganisation of the Election Commission will soon be formed, tasked with deciding the next election commissioners, according to Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Mahfuj Alam.
What is proportional representation, can it work in Bangladesh?
07:30 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayAfter Bangladesh's interim government took over, several commissions were established to explore reforms to the state's systems, including electoral reforms. Among these, the idea of a proportional representation (PR) electoral system has gained traction, with various political parties advocating for its implementation.
South Africa’s poor record in Asia gives Tigers hope
07:26 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayBangladesh saw a golden opportunity to win their first ever Test series against South Africa given the visitors’ dismal record in Sub-continent...
Chattogram students call for banning BCL
06:47 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayStudents in Chattogram have called for the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) to be banned as a terrorist organisation, accusing the group of involvement in attacks, torture, and killings during the July-August student-people movement...
Bangladesh shines at 76th Frankfurt Book Fair
06:36 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe bustling halls of Frankfurt are once again alive with literary energy as the 76th edition of the Frankfurt International Book Fair, the world’s largest, takes center stage. This year, more than 4,300 publishing houses from over 100 countries are showcasing their works—an impressive 7.5 per cent increase in participation from last year.
Oli for banning Awami League
06:23 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayLiberal Democratic Party (LDP) President, Col (retd) Oli Ahmad, on Saturday called for a ban on the Bangladesh Awami League, claiming the party has lost its right to participate in politics due to its actions during the July-August protests against 18 crore people of Bangladesh.
Gono Forum calls for reforms before elections
06:15 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayA Gono Forum delegation, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, held talks with Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Saturday.
India prioritises 'hospitality' over 'shelter' for Hasina
05:53 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayIndia currently has no plans to offer ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina political asylum. For now, though, India is focused on providing "hospitality" to Sheikh Hasina, not "shelter" as she has not applied for asylum.
Turkey says Israel pushing Iran to take 'legitimate steps'
05:28 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayIsrael's attacks in Lebanon and Gaza are pushing Iran to take "legitimate steps", Turkey's foreign minister said Saturday in a joint press conference in Istanbul with his Iranian counterpart...
Action against those appointed on partisan considerations: Adviser
04:47 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayHome Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that the government will take action against the officials who got appointed on political considerations during Awami League regime...
BGMEA finds apparel sector stable after challenging time
04:29 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe garment industry has successfully achieved stability after passing a challenging period, said BGMEA president Khandokar Rafiqul Islam on Saturday.
Yunus engages in talks with Gono Forum
04:12 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayA nine-member delegation from Gono Forum, led by its emeritus president Dr. Kamal Hossain, met with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Saturday.
Hezbollah drone targets Netanyahu’s residence
03:59 PM, 19 Oct 2024 SaturdayA drone from Lebanon, reportedly launched by Hezbollah, targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, according to his office. The military confirmed a drone had "hit a structure" in the town on Saturday.