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Elections as soon as possible after urgent reforms: Asif Nazrul
02:50 PM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayLaw, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday stated that elections would be held as soon as possible after completing the urgent reforms. He made this statement in response to a question during a press conference regarding the Law Ministry's 100-day activities at the Secretariat on Tuesday, November 19.
Form committee to review Adani power deal within a month: HC
02:06 PM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayThe High Court on Tuesday directed the formation of a committee within one month to review the power agreement with India's Adani Group. The court also instructed that a report on the matter be submitted within two months.
Titumir students warn of road, rail blockade if demands unmet
12:07 PM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayA large number of police members were stationed inside the Government Titumir College campus from early Tuesday morning to prevent any unwanted incidents related to the students' planned blockade demanding university status for their institution.
Qamrul Islam remanded for 8 days
11:22 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayA Dhaka court has granted an eight-day remand for former Food Minister Md Qamrul Islam in connection with the shooting and killing of trader Abdul Wadud in the capital's New Market area during the anti-discrimination student movement.
Lebanon, Hezbollah agree to US proposal for ceasefire with Israel
11:07 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayA top Lebanese official told Reuters Monday that Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel, but have some comments on the content, describing the effort as the most serious yet to end the fighting.
Abu Sayed murder: Former Rokeya univ proctor arrested
10:38 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayThe Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) arrested Shariful Islam, the former proctor of Begum Rokeya University, on Monday night in connection with the murder of Abu Sayed, a student from the university's English department, who was killed by police gunfire during the anti-discrimination student movement on July 16.
4 killed as bus, pickup collide in Tangail
09:35 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayFour people were killed when a bus and a pickup van collided in the Malauri area of Madhupur municipality, Tangail, early Tuesday. The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed.
44th BCS viva scrapped, 46th preliminary result to be republished
09:23 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has decided to cancel the oral (viva) exam of the 44th BCS, reevaluate the written exam papers of the 45th BCS by a third examiner, and republish the preliminary results of the 46th BCS examinations.
No objection to AL contesting elections, Yunus to The Hindu
09:06 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayBangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. However, he admitted that he had no objection to her party, the Awami League, contesting the elections.
Ex-food minister Qamrul arrested
08:35 AM, 19 Nov 2024 TuesdayThe Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former food minister Md Qamrul Islam in the capital's Uttara area on Monday night. Additional Commissioner Rezaul Karim, Chief of the DB police, confirmed the arrest of the Awami League leader.
Political bias in police verification to end: Safar Raj
06:17 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayPolice verification for government, semi-government, banking jobs and other fields will no longer factor in political affiliations or the political activities of relatives, according to Safar Raj Hossain, Chief of the Police Reform Commission.
Asif expects Pakistan to acknowledge 'historical truths'
06:01 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayAdviser to the ministries of LGRD, and youth and sports, Asif Mahmud, emphasized on Monday the importance of Pakistan acknowledging the truth of historical events as a prerequisite for fostering socio-economic relations with Bangladesh.
Over 17,000 Bangladeshi students now study in US
05:48 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayThe number of Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education in the United States has hit a historic milestone, surpassing 17,000, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
BB’s actions target individuals, not companies: Governor
05:44 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayBangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday said they are taking action against individuals, not companies like S Alam Group and Beximco, as these companies are considered national assets.
Is Pori Moni truly in love again? Fans are buzzing!
05:36 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayWhen it comes to Dhallywood’s reigning queen of headlines, Pori Moni, the line between her reel and real life often blurs. Whether it’s about love, marriage, heartbreak, or celebration, Pori Moni knows how to keep everyone talking. And now, she’s set tongues wagging yet again with the announcement of her latest romantic chapter.
Austrian firms keen to invest in Bangladesh: Envoy
05:29 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayAustrian companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh as the Western European nation seeks to cement economic ties with Bangladesh, the non-resident ambassador of Austria said on Monday.
Amarasuriya reappointed as Sri Lanka’s PM
04:55 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondaySri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reappointed educationist Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s prime minister after sweeping the snap parliamentary elections last week.
Uma Dasgupta, Durga of Pather Panchali, dies at 85
04:51 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayUma Dasgupta, the veteran Bengali actress best known for her portrayal of Durga in Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali, has passed away at the age of 85.
Titumir students call off road, railway blockade after 5 hours
04:24 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayStudents of Titumir College ended their 5-hour blockade on both roads and railways on Monday (November 18), following their demand for the conversion of the college into a university.
No personal issues with Trump: Yunus
04:15 PM, 18 Nov 2024 MondayChief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Dr Muhammad Yunus, said that even if Donald Trump assumes office as the US President, there is unlikely to be any significant shift in US foreign policy toward Bangladesh. Yunus also clarified that he has no personal issues with Trump.