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Ex-minister Muktadir on 5-day remand in murder case
04:43 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayA Dhaka court on Friday placed former Housing and Public Works Minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury on five-day remand in a case filed over the murder of a BNP activist...
Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with Harris
04:18 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayUnited States presidential candidate Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against a US television network for what he calls a “misleading” interview with rival Kamala Harris...
Duty on rice imports lifted
03:35 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayThe interim government has lifted duties on rice imports completely to stabilise prices and boost supply. The National Board of Revenue, NBR, issued a notification in this regard on Thursday (October 31). Earlier on Tuesday (October 29), the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission recommended the NBR remove duties on rice imports ..
Harris blasts 'offensive' Trump for remarks on women
02:47 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayKamala Harris on Thursday slammed Donald Trump for "very offensive" remarks about women as she pressed her case that his misogyny has no place in 21st century America, just days ahead of a nail-biter election...
Met office predicts mainly dry weather over country
12:52 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayBangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday predicted mainly dry weather over the country, but rain likely over some parts of the country for the next 24 hours begins from this morning...
Ex-minister Muktadir Chowdhury arrested in city
12:08 PM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayFormer Housing and Public Works Minister and Awami League lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-3 constituency RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury was arrested in Dhaka's Mirpur area early Friday. Confirming his arrest, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police...
Lewis powers West Indies to victory over new-look England
11:37 AM, 01 Nov 2024 FridayOpener Evin Lewis blitzed 96 as the West Indies hammered England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua...
US Secret Service to train Bangladeshi agencies on money laundering
10:08 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe United States Secret Service will train officials from six Bangladeshi agencies to enhance their capabilities in combating money laundering and terror financing.
7 colleges to remain under DU with separate arrangement
09:40 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayA separate facility will be set up at Dhaka University to carry out administrative works of seven colleges affiliated with the university. "The representatives of the seven colleges today (Thursday) talked to Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud...
Diesel, kerosene prices lowered, effective midnight
09:14 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe government has reduced the prices of diesel and kerosene by 50 paisa per litre, effective from midnight on Thursday.
Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,243 hospitalised in one day
09:02 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdaySeven people have died from Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities this year to 297.
Primary teacher recruitment: Final results of 3rd phase exam published
08:41 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe final results of the third phase examinations to recruit assistant teachers to the government primary schools have been published...
Liver specialist Mobin Khan passes away
08:33 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayProminent liver specialist Dr Mobin Khan, a former treasurer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and founding chairman of the hepatology department there, has passed away.
Students torch Jatiya Party HQ following attack on rally
08:05 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayAngry students set fire to the central office of the Jatiya Party in Dhaka on Thursday evening after reportedly being attacked during an anti-discrimination student rally. The incident occurred around 7:30pm.
Manchester United strike deal for Amorim to start in international break
07:57 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayRuben Amorim will be the new Manchester United head coach after agreeing a deal to join from Sporting on a contract to 2027, but he will not start until November’s international break...
Advisory Council discusses pay equality for male, female athletes
07:55 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe Advisory Council on Thursday addressed the issue of pay equality between male and female footballers and cricketers. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced that the advisers agreed to engage in discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to resolve the existing disparities.
Law adviser to assume speaker’s financial, admin roles
07:30 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul has been designated to handle the financial and administrative duties of the Jatiya Sangsad speaker following the resignation of former speaker Shirin Sharmin Choudhury.
Actor Masud Ali Khan passes away
07:05 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayVeteran actor Masud Ali Khan died on Thursday (October 31) at the age of 95 years...
Call for labour law reforms to protect tea workers' rights
06:55 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayStakeholders have called for revisions to the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 to ensure tea workers’ rights to accommodation, gratuity, and casual leave. The demands were voiced at a stakeholder meeting, titled “Necessary Legal Reforms for Tea Industry Workers,” organised by the Solidarity Center on Thursday (October 31) at a Dhaka hotel.
Not three, BCS exam attempts extended to four
06:39 PM, 31 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe interim government has decided to extend the number of attempts for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations to a maximum of four per candidate...