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UN Human Rights chief to due in Dhaka on Tuesday
04:51 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayUnited Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday on a two-day official visit as he will hold a number of meetings with top government officials and civil society representatives.
AL has no moral right to engage in politics: Jamaat amir
04:38 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayJamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the Awami League has no moral right to engage in politics in Bangladesh. He questioned, “Who would they seek votes from, those who once waged war against the nation? They have no moral standing.”
Yunus orders expediting construction of museum at Ganabhaban
04:28 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed his advisers to expedite construction of a museum at Ganabhaban to honor the July-August mass uprising.
State agency helped pro-AL tycoons to funnel $17b from banks: BB boss
03:46 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayBangladesh’s central bank governor, Ahsan Mansur, has accused a state agency to help tycoons linked to the ousted regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to funnel $17 billion out of the banking sector during her tenure.
City College students demand resignation of principal, vice principal
03:27 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayA group of students from Dhaka City College blocked the road in front of the institution on Monday, demanding the resignation of its principal and vice-principal. They began the protest by blocking Dhanmondi 2 Road around 12:30 pm.
Yunus seeks robust Saudi investment in Bangladesh
02:34 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh as he sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations.
3 ministries asked to avoid usage of AC in winter
02:16 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayThe government on Monday directed to avoid usage of air conditions (AC) in all offices, organizations and companies under the Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways ministries as much as possible during the upcoming winter season.
Bangladeshis still 'infiltrating' to India, claims Assam CM
02:05 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that people are still coming illegally to India from Bangladesh and bordering states must be vigilant to prevent 'infiltration'.
Indian media reports on Rafale jet deal unfounded: CA’s press wing
01:52 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayThe press wing of Bangladesh's Chief Adviser of the interim government has dismissed reports by The Sunday Guardian, an Indian newspaper, regarding an alleged agreement between Bangladesh and France to purchase Rafale fighter jets.
Coordinator Hasib clarifies ‘police killing, metro rail arson’ remarks
01:24 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayHasib Al Islam, former coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, issued a statement on Sunday (October 27) clarifying his recent remarks about the arson attacks on the metro rail and alleged police killings.
Yunus encourages all to submit income tax return online
01:03 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday inspired the countrymen to submit e-return and pay income tax online.
Leaked call reveals Hasina urges supporters to ‘wait until Dec’
12:51 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayIn a striking revelation, a leaked phone conversation allegedly featuring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s voice has circulated on social media, sparking a wave of discussion.
Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's ODI, T20I coach
12:39 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayGary Kirsten has resigned from his role as head coach of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I teams, just six months after his appointment in April 2024. His decision comes amid growing tension between Pakistan’s new coaching staff and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a controversial shift in authority.
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
12:29 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayJapan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Monday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party's worst result in 15 years.
Hasnat, Sarjis file writ seeking ban on AL's political activities
12:23 PM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court, calling for a ban on all political activities of the Awami League.
Secretary Jahangir Alam sent on forced retirement
11:54 AM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayMd Jahangir Alam, a member of the Planning Commission, has been sent into forced retirement. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding his retirement on Sunday (October 27).
Appellate Div upholds suspension of Sohel Rana’s bail
11:36 AM, 28 Oct 2024 MondayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the suspension of the six-month bail granted by the High Court to Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza building, in the case related to the casualties from the building’s collapse near the Savar bus stand in Dhaka in 2013.
Folk Fest returns in January after five-year hiatus
10:06 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe Dhaka International Folk Festival is set to make a vibrant return in January 2025 after a five-year break, much to the delight of folk music enthusiasts.
SSC exams likely in April, HSC in June
10:01 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe government plans to start the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations in mid-April and the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams in the last week of June next year...
Joint forces arrest 45 in Mohammadpur
09:28 PM, 27 Oct 2024 SundayThe joint forces led by Bangladesh Army have arrested 45 individuals in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area following some untoward incidents, including a series of clashes, extortions and robberies...