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8 dengue patients die, 1,389 hospitalised in 24 hrs

09:07 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Eight more dengue patients died and 1,389 were hospitalised in the country in the last 24 hours...

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

08:48 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition...

Economy strengthened in 100 days: Yunus

08:32 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said that the country’s economy has reached a strong position within the first 100 days of his administration, driven entirely by its own policies. "The financial situation from which we began 100 days ago is now part of history," Yunus said in his address to the nation on Sunday (November 17), marking the milestone.

Killings, disappearances to be taken to int’l courts: Yunus

08:19 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced that the interim government has initiated measures to bring perpetrators of enforced disappearances, killings, and the July-August massacres to international courts.

Israeli strike on Beirut building kills Hezbollah spokesman

07:45 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

A Hezbollah official says an Israeli strike in central Beirut has killed the group’s main spokesman, Mohammad Afif...

Election journey has started, keep patience: Yunus

07:19 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus announced that the "journey for election has started and will not stop." He, however, emphasised that the timeline for reaching the final station depends on the collective efforts of political parties to lay the tracks.

Deadline for tax return submissions extended by a month

06:57 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The National Board of Revenue, NBR, has extended the deadline for income tax return submission by individual taxpayers till December 31. NBR’s public relations officer Syed A Mumen confirmed the matter to Jago News on Sunday...

10th grade for asst teachers not realistic: Mass Edn adviser

06:09 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, Adviser to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, has stated that the demand for 10th grade pay scale for government primary school assistant teachers is currently unrealistic...

UK to extend total support to bring back laundered money

06:01 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The United Kingdom would extend its support to Dhaka's efforts to bring back tens of billions of dollars siphoned off abroad during Sheikh Hasina's nearly sixteen-year-long rule...

Default loans hit record Tk 2.85 lakh crore

05:04 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Default loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector have reached a staggering Tk 284,977 crore as of September 2024, marking a record high and accounting for 16.93% of total outstanding loans.

Labour unrest will be resolved if receiver takes over Beximco: Labour secy

04:42 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Labour and Employment Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman on Sunday said the ongoing labour unrest will be resolved if a receiver (administrator) takes over the Beximco Group...

CPD highlights 3 economic risks, 17 business obstacles

04:22 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a research think tank, has identified three major economic risks that Bangladesh may face over the next two years: inflation, economic recession, and rising poverty and inequality.

Mobile labs revolutionise soil quality testing across 56 upazilas

03:48 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability, Bangladesh has launched the "Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory" programme to bring soil quality testing services directly to farmers' doorsteps.

CRC meets leaders of professional bodies over constitution reform

03:38 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The Constitution Reform Commission, CRC, on Sunday held a fresh meeting with the leaders of different professional bodies as part of its view-exchange with the stakeholders over the reform of the constitution...

Yunus to address nation at 7pm

03:26 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunuswill address the nation at 7:00pm today, marking the completion of 100 days of the interim government.

Govt creates employment for 86,277 people in 100 days

02:39 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The interim government has created employment opportunities for 86,277 individuals under various ministries within 100 days.

Residential Model college students end 2-hour road blockade

01:28 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

A group of students from Residential Model School and College returned to campus after staging a two-hour road blockade on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of digital lottery-based admissions in favor of entrance exams. Following their departure, traffic resumed on Mirpur Road in front of the college.

UK observing Yunus’s vision for Bangladesh’s democratic journey

12:43 PM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The United Kingdom is closely monitoring Dr Muhammad Yunus’s vision for Bangladesh's democratic progress, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific Catherine West said on Sunday.

Cold intensifies in Kurigram, temperature drops to 16.8°C

11:44 AM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

The cold and fog have intensified in Kurigram, blanketing large areas from midnight until 9:00 am. During this time, dense fog falls like drizzle, making the situation more challenging. The minimum temperature in the district was recorded at 16.8°C at 7:00 am on Sunday (November 17).

Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0 to win Nations League group

11:18 AM, 17 Nov 2024 Sunday

Germany thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 7-0 on Friday to secure the top position in their Nations League group. The win in Freiburg means the Netherlands cannot reach Germany any more even with one game left in the group stage.