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New MDs appointed in 10 state-owned banks
05:24 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayNew Managing Directors (MDs) have been appointed in 10 state-owned banks, including Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, Agrani Bank, Rupali Bank, Ansar-VDP Development Bank, Palli Sanchay Bank, Krishi Bank, Probashi Kallyan Bank, Bangladesh Development Bank, and BASIC Bank.
Traders in arrest panic, business may stall
04:49 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayA few businessmen who are supporters of the ousted Awami League government or directly hold office have been arrested in the last two months. Others are not so relieved either. They also fear arrests, which business leaders say could negatively affect business and new investments. It may also slow down some of the steaming business.
Expatriates send Tk 18,400cr in 19 days
04:14 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayRemittances, or expatriate income, have remained strong in October, continuing the trend seen in September. In the first 19 days of this month, Bangladeshi expatriates sent $1.53 billion (Tk 18,400 crore at Tk 120 per dollar) back home, according to the latest data from the central bank.
Student murder: Ex-ADC Shahen Shah on 3-day remand
04:08 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayFormer additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of detective branch DB) of police Shahen Shah was placed on three-day remand in a case lodged over the killing of Daffodil University student Ramij Uddin Rup in Karwan Bazar area during the anti-discrimination student movement.
‘President resorted to falsehood about Hasina’s resignation letter’
03:34 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayAsif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, stated on Monday that President Mohammad Sahabuddin's claim that he does not possess former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation letter is false.
Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon
03:19 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayIsrael conducted air strikes hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it on Monday of financing the group's weapons, as it expanded the scope of its raids beyond military targets.
Rabada takes 300th Test wicket as Bangladesh all out for 106
02:42 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondaySouth African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed his 300th Test wicket Monday as Bangladesh collapsed to 106 all out in 40.1 overs on the first day of the opening Test.
Hasina overthrown; no role for resignation letter: Hasnat
02:27 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayFollowing President’s statement regarding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, Hasanat Abdullah, one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, said, "Hasina has been overthrown; there is no role for a resignation letter."
Royal Enfield launches four models in Bangladesh
01:58 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayThe long-awaited 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles are now available for purchase in Dhaka, marking a major moment for motorbike enthusiasts. The models, including the Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic, come in 12 different colors and were officially unveiled at Royal Enfield’s flagship store in Tejgaon, Dhaka.
Mushfiqul Fazal appointed ambassador with senior secy rank
01:28 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed prominent journalist Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey as Ambassador with the rank of Senior Secretary.
Turkish cleric Gulen, accused of 2016 coup plot, dies
01:24 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayFethullah Gulen, the Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating the failed 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, has died at the age of 83, according to Turkish media reports.
Russian navy ships in Myanmar for joint drills
12:57 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayA group of Russian navy ships has docked in conflict-ridden Myanmar to participate in joint maritime exercises with the military junta's navy, Myanmar state media reported on Monday.
Bangladesh in batting collapse, 6 wickets down for 60 runs at lunch
12:42 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayBangladesh endured a batting disaster on the opening day of the Dhaka Test, losing 6 wickets for just 60 runs by the lunch break. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (13 off 24 balls) was the latest to fall, trapped lbw by South African spinner Keshav Maharaj. Even a review couldn’t save him after the umpire's initial decision.
HC grants anticipatory bail to ZI Khan Panna
12:20 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayThe High Court has granted anticipatory bail to senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna in connection with an attempted murder case filed at Khilgaon Police Station in the capital.
Arrest murderers before we take to streets again: Sarjis
12:19 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayMd Sarjis Alam, one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, has stated that the terrorists are trying to come out without receiving proper punishment for 16 years of wrongdoing, oppression, and misconduct.
Pakistan amends charter to prevent court 'interference'
12:12 PM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayPakistan's government narrowly passed on Monday a package of constitutional amendments it said would stop the country's courts from issuing rulings that "interfere in parliament".
Hasina, 56 others sued over killing of youth in Rampura
11:57 AM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayA case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 56 others over the shooting death of Md Sohan Shah (30) during the anti-discrimination student movement in Rampura, Dhaka.
Gunmen storm Rohingya camp, kill 3 of a family
11:52 AM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayGunmen shot and killed three members of the same family after storming into shanty in a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar early Monday morning.
President says no documentary evidence of Hasina's resignation
11:32 AM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that while he heard about Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as Prime Minister, he has no documentary evidence to confirm it.
ZI Khan files for anticipatory bail in High Court
11:25 AM, 21 Oct 2024 MondayZI Khan Panna, a senior Supreme Court lawyer, has filed a petition in the High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a murder attempt case lodged at Khilgaon Police Station in the capital.