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Amjad Khan Nursing College hosts reception for GPA-5 achievers
03:01 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayAmjad Khan Chowdhury Nursing College honored students who achieved a GPA-5 in this year’s Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examination with a special reception.
Yunus, Pope Francis launch 3Zero Club
03:00 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayPope Francis, the supreme leader of the Roman Catholics, and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus have jointly launched a "Pope Francis Yunus 3Zero Club" in Rome in an effort to usher in a transformative and inclusive future for humanity.
How can BNP be so sure of power, questions Charmonai Pir
02:46 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayIslami Andolan Bangladesh Amir Mufti Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Pir of Charmonai, has questioned the certainty with which BNP leaders claim they will come to power after the next election, criticising their focus on elections over much-needed reforms.
Father attempts suicide after killing 2 sons in Pallabi
02:34 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayA man identified as Md Ahad, 40, allegedly killed his two sons by slitting their throats before attempting to take his own life in the Pallabi area of Dhaka on Saturday. Police later rescued him and sent him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Gazipur loses 60% forest, 50% water bodies in 20 years: Study
01:42 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayGazipur, once a vibrant ecological hub in Bangladesh, has seen a devastating decline in its natural resources over the past two decades. According to a recent study, unregulated urbanisation and industrialisation have led to the loss of 60% of its forest land and 50% of its water bodies since 2000.
Actor Rubel injured in road accident
01:21 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayPopular movie actor Masum Parvez Rubel was injured in a road accident in Madaripur on Saturday morning.
Seed potato crisis: Farmers forced to pay up to Tk 1,000 extra
01:13 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayJaipurhat, renowned as the third-largest potato-producing district in Bangladesh, is witnessing a growing crisis among its farmers. A syndicate of unscrupulous traders has created an artificial shortage of seed potatoes, forcing farmers to pay an additional Tk 600 to Tk 1,000 per maund over the fixed price.
Workers return to Gazipur’s TNZ factories after 23 days
12:59 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe TNZ Apparels factory in the Mogorkhal area of Gazipur, which had been shut down due to worker unrest, has reopened after 23 days. Workers resumed their duties on Saturday morning (November 16), and the environment at other factories in the district is reportedly normal.
Bangladesh eyes satellite internet to bridge digital divide
12:32 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayBangladesh is taking a bold step towards revolutionising its digital landscape by introducing satellite internet services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled draft guidelines to regulate and license Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) services, seeking public feedback by November 18.
Silent danger lurking in Bangladesh's cosmetics market
12:10 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe cosmetics market in Bangladesh is booming, with thousands of branded, non-branded, domestic, and foreign products flooding the shelves. From hair care to skincare, more than 500 types of cosmetics are readily available. But beneath this dazzling variety lies a pressing concern...
Let’s challenge, listen and imagine a new world: Yunus
11:54 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday stressed building an economy where fruits of technology and economic growth are shared evenly by all people.
Ex-chief justice Fazlul Karim dies
11:17 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayFormer Chief Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 81. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka around 4:45 am.
8-month-old abducted during robbery in Azimpur rescued
10:40 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayAn eight-month-old girl, abducted during a robbery at her home in Dhaka's Azimpur on Friday, has been rescued. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
10 newborns die in India hospital fire
09:50 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayAt least 16 children are battling for their lives while 10 newborns died as a fire broke out on Friday night at a hospital at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh of India.
India defeat South Africa by 135 Runs in 4th T20I, clinch series 3-1
09:33 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdaySanju Samson's breathtakingly beautiful stroke-play was matched by Tilak Varma's understated brilliance as India, riding on their record breaking twin tons, bullied a listless South Africa with a series-winning 135-run victory in the fourth and final T20 International on Friday.
Leavitt to become youngest White House press secretary
09:02 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayDonald Trump has announced that he will tap Karoline Leavitt, his campaign spokeswoman, to serve as White House press secretary in his next administration.
Nepal starts exporting electricity to Bangladesh via India
08:24 AM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayA trilateral power-sharing agreement between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh came into effect on Friday as Nepal exported 40MW of electricity to energy-hungry Bangladesh, formally opening energy trade between the two countries.
Israel kills 28 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours
06:17 PM, 15 Nov 2024 FridayThe number of Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Gaza has reached 43,764, the Health Ministry says. The death toll includes 28 people killed over the past 24 hours, it said in a statement. Another 103,490 Palestinians have been wounded in attacks since October 2023...
Bangladesh, Japan agree to ink EPA to deepen trade ties
05:21 PM, 15 Nov 2024 FridayBangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by the end of 2025 or early 2026 to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment relations between the two nations...
Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts
04:07 PM, 15 Nov 2024 FridayFuture UN climate summits should be held only in countries that can show clear support for climate action and have stricter rules on fossil fuel lobbying, according to a group of influential climate policy experts...