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Mobile internet, Facebook, WhatsApp down again
02:39 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayUsers have reported that social media platform Facebook, along with Meta’s other services-Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram-are inaccessible again due to the ongoing situation surrounding the quota reform movement.
Security tightened around ministers’ residences
02:16 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundaySecurity has been significantly heightened around Minto Road in the capital, home to several ministers and the Inspector General of Police, following the arson of a police box near Hotel InterContinental Dhaka.
Chhatra Dal leader shot dead in clash with police in Magura
01:52 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayA leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal was shot dead in a clash between BNP and police on Dhaka Road in Magura on Sunday. Ten police members were also injured. The deceased was identified as Mehedee Hasan Rabbi, Assistant General Secretary of the district unit JCD and a native of Parnanduali area.
Vehicles torched inside BSMMU, firefighters unable to reach scene
01:12 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundaySeveral vehicles parked inside Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) at Shahbagh in Dhaka were set on fire by unidentified individuals on Sunday.
2 killed as Munshiganj turns into battleground
12:58 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayThe super market area of Munshiganj district town turned into a battleground on Sunday (August 4) amid clashes linked to the anti-discrimination student movement. Two people were killed during the violent confrontations in the morning.
HC rejects writ seeking ban on shooting at protesters
12:50 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayThe High Court on Sunday dismissed the writ seeking a directive not to fire on the protesters or agitators. The High Court bench, consisting of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice SM Masud Hossain Dolon, gave the order after a three-day hearing.
Protesters occupy Shahbagh
12:18 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayProtesters have occupied the Shahbagh intersection, blocking it to press for their one-point demand - the resignation of the government. The demonstrators began gathering at Shahbagh from 10:00am on Sunday (August 4), arriving in both small and large processions.
National Security Committee meeting underway at Ganabhaban
12:02 PM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayAmid the ongoing non-cooperation movement by anti-discrimination students, a meeting of the National Security Committee is currently taking place at Ganabhaban. The meeting began shortly after 11am on Sunday (August 4).
Protesters block Science Lab demanding govt’s resignation
11:36 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayProtesting students under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on Sunday blocked Science Lab intersection demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and all members of the cabinet.
Israel strike kills 17 at school compound: Gaza officials
10:16 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayGaza's civil defence agency said Israeli bombardment of a school compound in Gaza City killed at least 17 people Saturday, as Israel's military reported it had hit a Hamas command centre.
Tigres edges Inter Miami 2-1 to win Leagues Cup group
09:55 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayJuan Pablo Vigon scored in the 84th minute to give Tigres a 2-1 triumph over Lionel Messi-less defending champion Inter Miami on Saturday in the Leagues Cup.
US, UK urge citizens to leave Lebanon
09:40 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayThe US embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available”, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East.
Army is and will always be with people: Army chief
08:54 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayChief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said Bangladesh Army is and will always be with the people for the sake of the country’s people and the state.
Curfew relaxed from 6am to 9pm in 4 dists until further notice
08:25 AM, 04 Aug 2024 SundayHome Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said the curfew will remain relaxed from 6am to 9pm from Sunday in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur and Narsingdi districts until further notice.
Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC
09:47 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayHamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed earlier this week by a “short-range projectile” launched from outside his residence in Tehran, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said...
Education minister’s Ctg house attacked
09:14 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayThe residence of Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury came under attack allegedly by a section from the protesters on Saturday...
DCCI business delegation off to Vietnam to explore new business opportunities
08:33 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayTo strengthen bilateral trade and economic relationship between Vietnam and Bangladesh, a 35-member business delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) under the leadership of its President Ashraf Ahmed leave Dhaka on Sunday (August 4) for a 5-day trip to Vietnam...
Govt has no data on 32 children's death right now: statement
08:04 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayResponding to a UNICEF statement about the deaths of 32 children during the quota reform demonstrations in July, the government on Saturday issued a statement, saying it has on information right now about deaths of 32 children...
22 US lawmakers urge Blinken to take action on Bangladesh
07:39 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayA group of twenty-two US lawmakers, including seven senators and fifteen members of Congress, have written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging action in response to the current situation in Bangladesh...
5 suffer bullet wounds in Cumilla as AL swoops on students
06:48 PM, 03 Aug 2024 SaturdayFive people suffered bullet wounds in Cumilla city on Saturday as Chhatra League and Juba League leaders and activists swooped on the students...