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Russia, Ukraine exchange 190 PoWs with UAE mediating

03:45 PM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Russia and Ukraine carried out a new exchange of prisoners of war on Friday, each side bringing home 95 people in an agreement in which the United Arab Emirates acted as mediator...

China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device

02:52 PM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

China's consulate in Myanmar's Mandalay city was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported.

Sole authority to announce polls date rests with CA: Asif Nazrul

01:57 PM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

The national election may be held by next year - this has been reported by various media outlets. These reports emerged following comments made by Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul during a talk show on a private television channel.

Outsourcing employees block Shahbagh for job nationalisation

12:20 PM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Outsourcing employees from various government institutions on Saturday blocked the Shahbagh intersection, in demand for job nationalisation, resulting in traffic coming to a halt in this busy area of the capital.

Allegations against me are premeditated: Hathurusingha

11:53 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Chandika Hathurusingha is no longer the head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, having been dismissed after receiving a show-cause notice. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cited two major reasons for his dismissal prior to the expiration of his contract.

Salman to import ₹2-crore bulletproof car after fresh death threat

11:30 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Salman Khan is taking his safety and security very seriously amid new death threats to him. The actor has been on the radar of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for quite some time now.

Malaysia’s minimum wage to go up to RM1,700 from Feb 1

10:49 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

The government has agreed to increase the minimum wage rate from RM1,500 currently to RM1,700, with effect from Feb 1, 2025, said Anwar Ibrahim.

Kamal Ahmed on 3-day remand in murder case

10:27 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

A Dhaka court has granted a three-day remand for former State Minister for Industries and ruling Awami League lawmaker for the Dhaka-15 constituency, Kamal Ahmed Mojumder, in a case filed over the murder of Ikramul Haque in the capital’s Shah Ali Thana area.

Yunus to hold talks with several political parties today

09:30 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

The interim government will hold a dialogue with several political parties on Saturday as part of ongoing discussions. The Chief Advisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will meet with leaders of these political parties to discuss various issues.

Israeli strike kills 33 in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza

09:08 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike on Friday night near Jabalia in the territory's north killed 33 people at a refugee camp.

Ex-state minister Kamal Ahmed arrested in Gulshan

08:28 AM, 19 Oct 2024 Saturday

Police arrested former state minister for Industries and ruling Awami League lawmaker for the Dhaka-15 constituency, Kamal Ahmed Mojumder, in the Gulshan area of the capital on Friday night.

CA undergoes minor medical procedure at CMH

05:38 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus underwent a minor medical procedure to remove a skin lesion at the Combined Military Hospital, CMH, in Dhaka on Thursday...

‘Spirit of resistance’: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

05:23 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Israel claims to have killed Hamas’s political and military leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza...

Shakib 'unavailable' for first SA Test, Murad called in as replacement

04:31 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

In what could be the end of an illustrious Test career for Shakib Al Hasan, the allrounder has had to make himself unavailable for the first home Test against South Africa...

Govt appoints Mufti Abdul Malek Baitul Mukarram Khatib

03:57 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

The government has appointed Islamic law expert and Hadith scholar Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek as Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque...

Estonia keen to collaborate with Bangladesh in ICT sector

02:46 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Estonia has expressed keen interest in collaborating with Bangladesh in the ICT sector, particularly in e-governance and cyber security. It was revealed when newly-appointed non-resident Ambassador of Estonia to Bangladesh Marje Luup paid a maiden courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain...

Pakistan beat England in second Test to level series

12:57 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Pakistan beat England in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1...

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

12:28 PM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Six-time winners Australia suffered a shock semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup as South Africa raced to an emphatic eight-wicket win in Dubai...

Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country

11:51 AM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain or thundershowers at different places across the country for the next 24 hours commencing from 9 am this morning...

Israel says killed Hamas chief Sinwar in Gaza

11:21 AM, 18 Oct 2024 Friday

Israel announced on Thursday the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the October 7 attack, calling his death a "heavy blow" to the Palestinian group it has been fighting for more than a year...