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Undoctored inflation data from now on: Salehuddin
01:29 PM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayThe interim government's finance and planning adviser, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, announced on Tuesday that actual inflation and GDP data will be published from now on, with no alterations or manipulation.
Sheikh Hasina faces murder charges
12:54 PM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayA case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader and several others over the murder of grocery shop owner Abu Sayed in the capital’s Mohammadpur.
Farooq-e-Azam sworn in as adviser
12:18 PM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFreedom fighter Farooq-e-Azam was sworn in as an adviser of the interim government led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 11am on Tuesday.
4 new Appellate Division justices take oath
11:20 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFour newly appointed justices of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court took the oath of office on Tuesday. They are Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Syed Mohammad Ziaul Karim, Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice SM Emdadul Haque.
Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: Study
11:03 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayHigh temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year, a study published Monday found.
4 more prosecutors including acting Chief Prosecutor resign
10:23 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFour more prosecutors, including the acting Chief Prosecutor, have resigned from their respective posts at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Biden quitting presidential race a ‘coup’, says Trump
09:44 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayDonald Trump called Joe Biden’s decision to quit the presidential race a “coup of a president of the United States” in a talk with Elon Musk that finally went ahead after a “massive” cyber attack.
US denies involvement in ousting Sheikh Hasina
08:55 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayThe United States had no role in ousting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who recently quit her position and fled the country, the White House said on Monday, calling allegations of US interference "simply false."
4 justices appointed to Appellate Division
08:40 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFour High Court justices have been appointed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. They are Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Syed Mohammad Ziaul Karim, Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice SM Emdadul Haque.
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
08:16 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayUkraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.
Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
09:52 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayPresident Vladimir Putin ordered his army on Monday to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting...
Ali Imam Majumder appointed as special assistant to chief adviser
08:57 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayFormer Cabinet secretary Ali Imam Majumder has been appointed as the special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Monday...
Former Justice Manik apologizes to talkshow anchor Deepti
08:51 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayFormer Justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik has apologised for addressing presenter Deepti Chowdhury as "Razakar's child" and for his inappropriate behavior during a talk show on the quota reform movement...
Bank accounts of Arafat, wife frozen
07:52 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has asked all the banks to freeze the accounts of former State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat and his wife...
Food inflation hits record 14.10% amid student protests
07:17 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe country's food inflation rate soared to an all-time high of 14.10% in July, driven by the student protests demanding the abolition of quotas in government jobs.
Interim govt to focus on projects of public importance
07:06 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayIn response to the ongoing economic crisis, the interim government is expected to cancel projects initiated by the previous government that were politically motivated or aimed at garnering votes.
HC asks not to collect toll from ambulance
06:55 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe High Court has asked the authorities concerned not to collect toll from ambulance on the roads, highways, flyovers, tunnels, ferries and expressways...
15,000 goods-laden containers await export
06:22 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe student protests and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led government have brought Bangladesh's import and export activities to a standstill, with an unusual number of export goods-laden containers stuck in depots for the past few days...
Shakib's selection was based solely on his performance: Ashraf
06:12 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayGazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, the chairman of the national team selection panel, clarified that Shakib Al Hasan's performance and experience were considered in his selection for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan...
Students rally seeking trial for Hasina, ban on 'evil politics'
05:29 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has launched a protest march and rally at Dhaka University, calling for the trial of Sheikh Hasina and a ban on 'evil politics' masquerading as student politics in educational institutions.