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A haunting addition to July Uprising Museum
08:00 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn a poignant tribute, the rickshaw that carried the body of Shaheed Golam Nafiz, a young student who lost his life in the anti-discrimination movement, will soon be preserved as a memorial.
3 die as covered van hits motorbike in Pabna
07:29 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThree people were killed and two others injured as a covered van hit a motorcycle in Pabna’s Ishwardi on Thursday afternoon...
Touhid sees no major policy shift towards Dhaka under Trump admin
07:17 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayForeign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday expressed confidence that there would not be a significant shift in the United States policy towards Bangladesh under Donald Trump's administration compared to the current Biden’s government.
BB to lift LC margin, credit limits on Ramadan commodity imports
07:05 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn preparation for Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank will temporarily lift the LC (Letter of Credit) margin and credit limit for large importers bringing in essential daily commodities, Governor Ahsan H Mansur announced on Thursday.
2 million at risk of starvation in Rakhine
07:04 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayTwo million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state could face starvation within months because fierce conflict and trade blockades have led to a “total economic collapse” and the imminent risk of famine, a senior UN official has warned...
Land allotment to Bannya’s Surer Dhara scrapped
06:29 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe interim government has cancelled a piece of khas land allotted to Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya where she established a music school named Surer Dhara...
Tusuka Group fires 239 workers over Gazipur strike
05:30 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayApparel manufacturer Tusuka Group has fired 239 workers of its six factories in Gazipur for their alleged involvement in a strike...
Govt moves to repeal Cyber Security Act
05:14 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayIn a significant policy shift, the interim government, in principle, decided to repeal the Cyber Security Act following widespread criticism. The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s office on Thursday (November 7), chaired by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Households struggle as daily costs outpace earnings
04:52 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayAcross the country, families are feeling the sting of soaring inflation. The cost of daily goods has surged, leaving household expenses unmatched by stagnant incomes. In October, food inflation rose sharply to 12.75%, while wages increased by only 8.07%, creating a widening gap between what people earn and what they spend.
BGB detains 1,326 Indian, Myanmar nationals in Oct
04:34 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 1,326 Indian and Myanmar nationals along the country's borders during the month of October.
HC judgement on rule over 2 provisions of quick rentals Nov 14
04:21 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe High Court on Thursday set November 14 to pronounce its judgment on a rule that questioned the legality of two provisions - one giving quick rental power plants immunity from legal bindings and another regarding purchase or investment decisions...
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
03:50 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayAustralia's prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was "doing real harm to our kids"...
Yunus calls on students, teachers to contribute for advancing science
03:46 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday today asked students and teachers to come forward in contributing to advancement of science and knowledge.
Centennial celebration of Bose-Einstein statistics begins
02:34 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayThe two-day event titled "Centennial Celebration of Bose-Einstein Statistics: A Legacy of Dhaka" was inaugurated on Thursday.
Fakhrul hopes interim govt will hold elections at right time
01:37 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Thursday that the interim government had accomplished a lot in the past three months. He expressed hope that, with their cooperation, the government would hold elections at an appropriate and logical time.
Amu placed on 6-day remand in trader murder case
12:34 PM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court has granted a six-day remand for Awami League Presidium member and former minister Amir Hossain Amu in connection with the shooting and killing of trader Abdul Wadud in the capital's New Market area during the anti-discrimination student movement.
Inter Milan sink Arsenal, Atletico sting PSG late on
11:41 AM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayA Hakan Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while a 93rd-minute winner ensured Atletico Madrid left Paris with all three points.
Rezanur appointed DG of Islamic Foundation
11:14 AM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayMd Rezanur Rahman, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Power, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Islamic Foundation.
Shakib Al Hasan’s bank accounts frozen
10:38 AM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayAll bank accounts of Bangladesh cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan have been frozen. A senior official of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) at Bangladesh Bank confirmed the matter on Wednesday.
Why Harris lost: a flawed candidate or doomed campaign?
10:04 AM, 07 Nov 2024 ThursdayNearly a month ago, Kamala Harris appeared on ABC's The View in what was expected to be a friendly interview aimed at pitching herself to Americans who wanted to know more about her.