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Tabith elected new BFF president
07:40 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayFormer footballer Tabith Awal has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Football Federation, BFF. He, also a former vice president of the BFF, bagged 123 votes to defeat his nearest rival AFM Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury who got just 5 votes...
Parasites growing after Aug 5, they must be resisted: Shafiqur
06:42 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman warned against certain opportunistic elements he described as “parasites” attempting to exploit recent political changes, saying, “Parasites are trying to grow after the August 5 changeover, and they must be resisted.”
Russia warns of 'explosive escalation' after Israel strikes Iran
06:14 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayRussia warned on Saturday that an "explosive escalation" in hostilities between Iran and Israel risked spiralling out of control, after Israel bombed military targets in the Islamic republic...
Debapriya finds no reason to think this govt will do all reforms
06:04 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayEconomist Debapriya Bhattacharya expressed skepticism about the interim government’s ability to implement comprehensive reforms.
India hands over Rezaul's body to Bangladesh
05:41 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayIndian police on Saturday handed over the body of a Bangladeshi citizen, who died inside the neighbouring country's territory, to Bangladesh police...
How A-68 iceberg transforms sea silently
05:34 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe world's largest icebergs – which can be larger than entire countries in some cases – break off the Antarctic ice sheet. As they drift and melt in the Southern Ocean, they create a unique environment around them.
124 agencies have no registered Hajj pilgrims, ministry warns of action
04:42 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdaySome 124 agencies approved to run Hajj operations of the next year have no pre-registered or primarily registered Hajj pilgrims...
Oil, gas committee for cancelling all AL-era energy deals
04:09 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe National Committee for the Protection of Oil, Gas, Minerals, Power, and Ports has called for the cancellation and review of all power and energy agreements made during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's tenure. The committee also demanded accountability and punishment for irregularities in the energy sector.
Iran says two soldiers killed in Israeli strikes on military bases
03:51 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe Iranian army said two soldiers have been killed in Israeli air strikes that targeted military bases, after Israel said it had “completed” its attack and warned against any retaliation...
Trade through Benapole halted as Amit Shah visits Petrapole
03:38 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayTrade between Bangladesh and India via Benapole land port has been suspended for two days due to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Petrapole port for the inauguration of a new passenger terminal.
Satya Nadella gets 63% pay rise
03:11 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $79.1 million (£61 million) last year, marking a 63% increase from his previous compensation—despite his own request to reduce one part of his pay package due to cybersecurity issues. This request resulted in a $5 million reduction from what he could have otherwise received.
Sanatan Jagran Manch to march towards Dhaka
02:56 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Sanatan Jagran Manch, representing followers of Sanatan Dharma, declared plans for a "long march" toward Dhaka amid challenges faced by the Hindu community
Dhaka-Moscow bilateral talks in Kazan
02:51 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayForeign Secretary Md Jasim Uddin held a bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey A Rybakov on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
Shanto likely to step down as captain in all formats
02:45 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayBangladesh's all-format skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is unlikely to continue leading after the conclusion of the ongoing Test series at home against South Africa.
6 killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Narsingdi
02:05 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdaySix people were killed when a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Narsingdi on Saturday noon. The accident occurred in front of Pocharbari on the Monohardi-Shibpur regional road in Shibpur upazila around 12:00 pm.
Jamaat forms its Hindu wing committee in Rangpur
01:57 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayThe Pirgachha branch of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Rangpur has announced committee of its Hindu wing, naming Bhabesh Chandra Burman as president and Bijan Chandra Das as general secretary.
Pakistan thrash England to win series after Noman, Sajid heroics
01:50 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayPakistan sealed a memorable Test series win as they thrashed England by nine wickets on Saturday after Noman Ali and Sajid Khan delivered a spin masterclass.
Waker meets Yunus following North America tour
01:46 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayBangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman met with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Saturday, October 26.
New thriller lifts the lid on the Pope's election
01:38 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayBased on Robert Harris's bestselling novel, the Oscar-tipped thriller Conclave imagines the murky behind-the-scenes drama of the papal election—complete with scheming, smearing, and leaking. Directed by Edward Berger, whose All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) won an Oscar for Best International Film, Conclave turns the ancient ritual of choosing a new pope into a modern political thriller.
Microsoft fires staff over Gaza vigil for Palestinians
12:45 PM, 26 Oct 2024 SaturdayMicrosoft has terminated two employees who organised a vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza, an event held without official company approval.