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Bangladesh slips in internet freedom index
05:56 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayBangladesh has dropped one spot in the global index of internet freedom, scoring 40 out of 100 this year, down from 41 points in the previous year. As a result, Bangladesh continues to be categorized as "partially free" regarding internet freedom.
Yunus on DU campus to see graffiti
05:46 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayChief Adviser Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhaka University campus on Wednesday, two months after inviting world leaders to witness the transformation of Dhaka into a vibrant canvas of youth-led expression.
12 HC judges to be barred from judicial duties
05:05 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdaySupreme Court Registrar General Aziz Ahmad Bhuiyan announced that 12 High Court Division judges will be temporarily barred from performing judicial duties, following protests demanding the resignation of judges accused of being partisan, corrupt, and "friends of fascists."
Six HC judges meet CJ, sent on leave
04:31 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdaySix High Court judges, accused of collaborating with the ousted Hasina government, have been placed on leave.
‘Bangabandhu not the father of the nation, We’ve many founding fathers’
04:17 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe interim government does not recognise Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the father of the nation, said M Nahid Islam, adviser for the ministries of information and broadcasting, posts, telecommunications, and ICT.
Tuchel appointed England manager
02:53 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start in the role from January 1, 2025...
Workers block Dhaka-Ctg highway in Munshiganj
02:39 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe workers blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Munshiganj’s Gazaria on Wednesday, demanding their arrears and raising wages...
Matia Chowdhury passes away
02:33 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayMatia Chowdhury, a veteran politician and presidium member of the Awami League, passed away on Wednesday. She died around 1:00pmwhile undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. Evercare Hospital's General Manager, Arif Mahmood, confirmed Matia Chowdhury's passing. He stated that she was brought to the hospital in the morning following a cardiac arrest.
Students besiege HC seeking resignation of 'pro-AL judges'
12:43 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayStudents have marched to the High Court on Wednesday and laid a siege to the top court demanding the resignation of what they called "pro-Awami League fascist judges".
Mahathir Mohamad in hospital again: aide
12:38 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayMalaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised for a respiratory infection, his aide told AFP Wednesday...
AL-defined nat’l days, including Mar 7, Aug 15 to be cancelled
12:22 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe interim government is set to discontinue the observance of eight national days instituted by the Awami League regime, including March 7 and August 15, according to the Cabinet Division.
Ex-MP Rashiduzzaman Moral arrested
12:11 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe Rapid Action Battalion, RAB, has arrested Rashiduzzaman Moral, a former lawmaker from Khulna-6 constituency...
CJ invites 12 HC judges for tea amid allegations
12:00 PM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayChief Justice Syed Refat Ahmed has invited 12 High Court Division judges for tea following various allegations of corruption and irregularities against them.
Students gather at Raju Monument to lay siege to High Court
11:52 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayStudents are gathering at Raju Memorial Monument at Dhaka University with plans to lay siege to the High Court, demanding the resignation of judges they refer to as "friends of fascism."
Dhaka seeks UN cooperation in combating illicit financial flows
11:23 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayForeign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin has called upon the UN to cooperate in addressing tax evasion and combating illicit financial flows...
South Africa cricket team arrive in Dhaka
11:03 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe South African cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday (October 16) to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh...
Vintage Messi nets hat trick as Argentina hit Bolivia for six
10:08 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayLionel Messi struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday...
US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
09:14 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday...
Resolute Scotland deny Ronaldo and Portugal
08:26 AM, 16 Oct 2024 WednesdayScotland delivered a resolute defensive display to hold Portugal to a goalless draw and secure the first point of their Nations League A campaign...
2,064 appointed from 43rd BCS
09:57 PM, 15 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe government has appointed 2,064 candidates from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service, BCS, examination to various cadres. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an order on Tuesday (October 15), appointing them. This appointment comes around 10 months after the recommendation by the Public Service Commission, PSC...