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Dhaka-Kolkata rail link to remain snapped
02:19 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayThe cross-border rail connectivity between India and Bangladesh seems to remain suspended further despite somewhat improvement in the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
Debt-ridden labourer finds life-changing $100,000 diamond
02:11 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayA debt-ridden laborer in central India said his family’s life has been “changed forever” after he unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond worth almost $100,000.
Trade deficit narrows amid import curbs
01:25 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayBangladesh's trade deficit has contracted slightly in the first eleven months of the current fiscal year due to a sharp decline in imports, primarily driven by government restrictions.
'Sabotage' paralyses French bullet trains hours before Olympics
01:04 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayFrance’s high-speed rail network was hit by “malicious acts” including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said Friday (July 26), hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Light to moderate rain likely over country
12:51 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayLight to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over three divisions and at one or two places over five divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over earlier three divisions.
BNP-Jamaat carry out mayhem to undermine country’s dev: PM
12:15 PM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the BNP-Jamaat and Shibir carried out the nationwide mayhem to undermine the country's development alongside tarnishing its image abroad, calling upon the countrymen to help arrest the culprits involved in the havoc and bring them to justice.
Quota protest: Youth hurt in Jatrabari clash dies at DMCH
11:21 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayA youth, who suffered bullet wounds during a clash in the capital’s Jatrabari centring the quota reform movement, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in the early hours of Friday.
Canada women’s soccer head coach suspended amid drone scandal
10:56 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayThe Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight.
PM visits violence-hit BTV Bhaban
10:36 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the violence-hit state-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) Bhaban at Rampura in the capital city on Friday morning. She entered the BTV Bhaban around 9:13am and inspected all the sections damaged heavily in Thursday's mayhem by the BNP-Jamaat clique taking advantage of the quota-reform movement.
Sri Lanka announces first presidential vote since unrest
09:52 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridaySri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.
Curfew relaxed further in Dhaka, 3 other dists for Friday, Saturday
09:15 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayThe curfew will continue in four districts including Dhaka on Friday and Saturday, but it will be eased from 8am to 5pm. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said this while talking with journalists at his residence in the capital’s Dhanmondi at 12am on Friday.
Biden told Netanyahu to ‘finalise’ Gaza deal: White House
08:47 AM, 26 Jul 2024 FridayUS President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and called on the Israeli leader to swiftly finalize a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Morocco heatwave kills more than 20 people in 24 hours
10:00 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayA heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday...
Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could reach 500, UN agency says
09:35 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe death toll from landslides that hit south-western Ethiopia on Sunday and Monday has risen to 257 and could reach 500, the UN’s office for humanitarian affairs (OCHA) says...
India Today NE apologises for report on Bangladesh premier
08:39 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayIndia Today NE, a news outlet published from India’s northeastern province has apologised for a report claiming Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was airlifted amid violent clashes in Dhaka...
Tigresses to face off India to confirm Asia Cup final
07:25 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayIn a bid to confirm the final of the Women's Asia Cup, Bangladesh will take on mighty Indian Women's team in the first semifinal on Friday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium...
Drives to continue till all saboteurs traced: Home Minister
06:29 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayHome Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the law enforcers will continue drives to trace those involved in the acts of subversion during the quota reform protests...
BB lends Tk 25,521cr in a day to quell cash crunch
06:17 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Bank on Thursday pumped Tk 25,521 crore into the banking system to alleviate a severe cash shortage triggered by the ongoing quota reform protests and the subsequent internet outage.
Olympic hypocrisy? France slammed over hijab rule
05:52 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayTina Rahimi wants to win more than just gold at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. “I just hope that I can show these women that you can do these things and still be true to yourself and true to your beliefs and your faith without being uncomfortable
PM to take responsibility of deceaseds' families: Quader
05:50 PM, 25 Jul 2024 ThursdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would take responsibilities for the families of the people killed in recent nationwide mayhem...