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Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize
03:57 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayDaron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have won the 2024 Nobel economics prize “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”, says the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences...
Dhaka keen to strengthen economic, security ties with China: Touhid
02:47 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayForeign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday said Dhaka is keen to strengthen both its economic and security ties with China along with deepening collaboration in several critical areas including clean energy and infrastructure development.
99.26% of factories open as normalcy returns to RMG sector
02:28 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayAbout 99.26 percent garments factories are open now at Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur as normalcy has returned to the RMG sector in the country.
No cases to be filed against mass uprising participants: Ministry
01:59 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayThe Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive stating that no cases or complaints of harassment should be filed against students and the public who participated in the mass uprising in July and August.
Elon Musk’s starship booster makes history with successful capture
01:37 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayElon Musk’s Starship rocket has completed a world first after part of it was captured on its return to the launch pad.
Sweschasebak Dal leader murder: Anisul on two-day remand
12:31 PM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayA Dhaka court has placed former Law Minister Anisul Huq on a fresh two-day remand in a case related to the murder of Sweschasebak Dal leader Al Amin, who was killed during the anti-discrimination student movement.
ACC summons 20 Islami Bank officials
11:49 AM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned 20 officials, including Miftah Uddin, the former Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, to investigate allegations of embezzlement against them.
RMG workers block road, stage protest for arrears in Mirpur
11:03 AM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayThe ready-made garment (RMG) workers from eight factories in the Kochukhet area, adjacent to Dhaka Cantonment, are protesting by blocking the road for due salaries.
Attacks on student movement: 3,195 arrested in 13 days
09:30 AM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayA total of 1,695 cases have been filed against those involved in instigating and directing the attacks in an effort to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement across the country. This month alone, 3,195 individuals have been arrested.
Drone attack kills 4 Israeli soldiers, injures over 60
09:06 AM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayFour soldiers have been killed and more than 60 other people injured in a drone strike targeting an army base in northern Israel, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said.
3 killed in gas cylinder blast while refueling bus
08:52 AM, 14 Oct 2024 MondayThree people were killed and 20 others injured in a gas cylinder explosion while refueling a bus in Lakshmipur on Monday. The incident occurred at the Green Life Filling Station in the Mukti Ganj area around 2:00 am.
Dengue claims 4 more lives, 660 newly infected
06:11 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayThe dengue outbreak, caused by Aedes mosquitoes, continues to worsen as four more people died in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 214 this year.
Dhaka, Washington discuss stolen asset recovery
05:30 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayBangladesh and the United States have engaged in discussions to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, tackling money laundering, and recovering stolen assets.
Immersion of idols begin in Dhaka
03:33 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayHindu devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga with tearful eyes, marking the end of the grand Durga Puja festival. The festivities culminate with the immersion of idols, signaling the wait for another year until the next Durga Puja.
16 killed in Pakistan’s fresh northwest sectarian clash
02:58 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayAt least 16 people, including three women and two children, were killed in a fresh sectarian clash in Pakistan's northwest, officials said.
Hajj primary registration deadline set for Oct 23
02:55 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayThe government has urged Hajj aspirants to complete their primary registration by October 23, according to a notice from the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj Wing.
No room for majority or minority in Bangladesh: President
02:20 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin has said the basic message of all religions is welfare of the people. We are all Bangladeshis. All are here interrelated. There is no room for majority or minority here. All are one and belong to the same entity.
Mohammadpur Robbery: 5 sacked security personnel among 11 held
01:48 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayA gang of robbers disguised as army and RAB personnel looted Tk 75 lakh and 60 bhori of gold ornaments from a house in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka. In connection with the robbery, 11 people have been arrested.
43rd BCS recruitment gazette likely this week
01:32 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayThe gazette notification for the 43rd BCS recruitment is expected to be issued this week, with all related work reportedly completed, according to the Ministry of Public Administration.
Hezbollah thwarts Israeli infiltration attempts twice
01:30 PM, 13 Oct 2024 SundayLebanon's Hezbollah group said it clashed twice with Israeli troops who attempted to infiltrate near a Lebanese border village on Sunday and claimed several other attacks overnight.