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Adani dues payment set to accelerate: CA’s press secy
07:47 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser's Press Secretary M Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday that remittances have surged in the country following the fall of the Awami League government, allowing for international payments to be made without depleting reserves.
Search Committee seeks names for next EC by Nov 7
07:31 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe search committee tasked with forming a new Election Commission has called for nominations to be submitted by November 7. As per the decision made during its first meeting, political parties, professional bodies, and individuals are invited to propose names for consideration.
Don't try anything sans BNP, warns Fakhrul
07:20 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed strong disapproval of a recent comment made by energy adviser Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, who remarked that "politicians are eager to come to power."
Yunus seeks Indonesia's support for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership
06:25 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sought Indonesia's backing for Bangladesh’s bid to join ASEAN, while also encouraging Indonesia to open more business opportunities for Bangladeshis.
Political influence affected project approvals during AL regime: Debapriya
06:05 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayEconomist Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the White Paper Drafting Committee, said that the administration was heavily influenced by political pressure during the Awami League government, with project approvals and implementations used as a means to siphon public funds.
Adani to cut off power supply if dues not settled by Nov 7
05:59 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayAfter slashing the power supply to Bangladesh over non-payment of dues, Adani Power has set a deadline of November 7 to switch off the flow of electricity if there is no clarity on settlement of the outstanding amount that adds up to almost $850 million (around Rs 7,200 crore), reports the Times of India...
Yunus urges youth to dream big for positive change
05:45 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus encouraged young people on Sunday to dream and aspire to bring positive change to the country.
Constitution Reform Commission to seek stakeholder, public input
05:32 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe Constitution Reform Commission, led by Ali Riaz, announced its plans to gather written opinions and proposals from various stakeholders to guide its recommendations for constitutional reform.
Voter fraud claims flood social media before US election
05:15 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayRumours, misleading allegations and outright lies about voting and fraud are flooding online spaces in unprecedented numbers in advance of the US election...
Search Committee: Next EC to be composed of competent individuals
05:12 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe Cabinet Secretary, Sheikh Abdur Rashid, assured that the next Election Commission (EC) will consist of individuals who are honest, fearless, and efficient, in accordance with the law.
RFL begins exporting geyser to Oman
04:51 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayRFL, one of the country's leading business conglomerates, has started exporting Geyser to Oman...
Remittance inflow rises 16.75% in October
04:47 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayExpatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.3 billion in remittances in October 2024, marking a 16.75% increase compared to $1.97 billion in October 2023, according to central bank data.
Learning Arabic vital for boosting remittances: Experts
04:42 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayPublic awareness on the importance of learning Arabic is essential to boost remittances from the Middle East, where many Bangladeshi workers miss out on opportunities due to language barriers, according to experts.
BSA DG explains halting staging of play
04:12 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayA performance of the play Nityapuran, produced by Desh Natak, was halted on Saturday evening at the National Theater of Shilpakala Academy following protests...
6 Gazipur factories closed for indefinite period
04:11 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundaySix factories of Tusuka Group in Gazipur’s Konabari have been closed indefinitely following a worker-led strike...
Flight shortage hinders Nizam’s return: Ministry
03:03 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayMohammad Nizam Uddin, a Bangladeshi expatriate worker, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. Due to the unavailability of flights, it is not currently possible to repatriate his body to Bangladesh, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
New Zealand beat India by 25 runs to sweep Test series 3-0
01:59 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundaySpinner Ajaz Patel took six wickets as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in the third Test on Sunday to sweep the series 3-0.
Shahadat takes oath as CCC Mayor
01:34 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayBNP leader Dr Shahadat Hossain has taken his oath as the Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC). In the absence of elected councilors, a 17-member committee has been formed to assist him.
Papan’s PS among two arrested
12:55 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals, including the personal assistant of former Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan Papon, on charges of attacking student protesters during an anti-discrimination movement.
Panic in Teknaf as Myanmar’s mortar shelling heard
12:07 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayClashes are ongoing between Myanmar's government forces and the Arakan Army rebel group, causing the sounds of bombs and mortar shells to reverberate across the Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar. Residents along the border have endured a sleepless night due to the deafening noise, which has instilled panic among them.