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India now lifts export tax on parboiled rice
12:44 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayIndia has removed the export tax on parboiled rice following a previous reduction of the export duty from 20% to 10% last month.
Asif Nazrul declines commenting on ‘president’ issue
12:28 PM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayLaw, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Wednesday declined to comment on matters related to President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
Former Tarash upazila chairman arrested in Dhanmondi
11:42 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayRapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested former chairman of Sirajganj’s Tarash upazila, Md Moniruzzaman Moni, in the capital’s Dhanmondi on Monday night.
Cyclone Dana: West Bengal schools to remain shut from Oct 23 to 26
11:01 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of the state following a notice from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall on the coast of West Bengal by October 24.
Train service disrupted with Khulna as 8 oil tankers derail
09:57 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayEight oil tankers of a freight train heading to Khulna derailed near Ansarbari Station in Jibannagar upazila, Chuadanga, in the early hours of Wednesday, disrupting rail communications between Khulna and the rest of the country.
‘Medical team formation for CA’s treatment a routine matter’
09:31 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayBangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Md Sayedur Rahman has asked all not to spread rumours over a medical team formed on Tuesday for the treatment of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Israel says it killed Nasrallah’s heir apparent
09:22 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe Israeli military say they killed the cleric tipped to succeed the late Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an air strike nearly three weeks ago.
Protesters leave Bangabhaban area after coordinators’ assurances
08:41 AM, 23 Oct 2024 WednesdayCoordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Hasnat Abdullah and Md Sarjis Alam, called for the protesters in front of Bangabhaban to remain calm on Tuesday night, expressing hope that President Mohammed Shahabuddin would resign by Thursday.
UK MPs urge regulators to probe business dealings with Saifuzzaman
06:28 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayBritish regulators have been called upon by Members of Parliament to scrutinise the relationships between UK estate agents, lawyers, and lenders and Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, a former Bangladeshi minister currently under investigation for alleged corruption.
Bangladesh Denim Expo in November
05:26 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Denim Expo, organised by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, returns for its 17th edition, showcasing the country's flourishing denim industry. This international trade show brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and designers from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations in denim production.
July uprising secures accommodation for DU students
04:52 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayFor Dhaka University students, a long-awaited dream has come true as they finally get proper allocation of seats in the university halls of residence. The allocation marks a major shift from years of seat control by political wings, particularly the ruling party’s student body, which dominated hall management for years.
Aamir Khan to be part of Anurag’s Kishore Kumar biopic: Report
04:44 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayAfter finishing shooting for RS Prassana's Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan now has another movie in his repertoire. Aamir Khan is in talks with Ludo director Anurag Basu for Kishore Kumar's biopic, to be produced by Bhushan Kumar, per a Pinkvilla report.
Commission seeks opinions on electoral system reforms
04:10 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Chief of the Commission for Electoral System Reform, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, has called for public opinions on reforms to the electoral system. This information was shared in a press release issued by the commission on Tuesday.
Saifuzzaman's Dubai empire features over 300 luxury apartments
04:04 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayFormer Bangladeshi minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has been revealed to own more than 300 high-end apartments in Dubai, according to newly leaked property data from 2023. The leaks, reported by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit, show that Chowdhury’s real estate empire in the UAE is worth over $140 million.
China, India reach ‘resolution’ on contested border issues
03:49 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayChina said Tuesday it had reached a "resolution" with India over issues related to their disputed border, after New Delhi said it had struck a deal with Beijing for military patrols along the frontier.
Controlling inflation: BB again raises policy rate
03:36 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayIn a bid to tackle soaring inflation, Bangladesh Bank has announced another increase in the policy rate. Effective next week, the rate will rise by 50 basis points from 9.50 per cent to 10 per cent, as confirmed in a notification issued by the central bank today, Tuesday (October 22).
Yunus expected to attend COP29 in Baku
02:48 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to attend the COP29 Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November, where an estimated 32,000 participants will converge to address the critical issue of climate finance.
‘252 SIs relieved for disciplinary reasons, no political motive’
02:31 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA total of 252 Sub-Inspectors (SIs) undergoing training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sarada, Rajshahi, have been relieved of their duties due to disciplinary violations.
The Royal Enfield frenzy!
01:40 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayAfter much anticipation, the world-renowned motorcycle brand Royal Enfield has officially entered the Bangladeshi market. Although the current regulations limit the riding of high CC bikes on local streets, motorcycle enthusiasts will soon be able to indulge in their passion, starting today.
RMG workers block Nabinagar-Ashulia-Chandra highway for dues
01:20 PM, 22 Oct 2024 TuesdayA group of workers from a ready-made garment factory named Generation Next has blocked the Nabinagar-Chandra road at the Baipail intersection in Ashulia, demanding for their due salaries and allowances.