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‘Hand over to police if anyone tries to extort money in my name’
01:58 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayLaw, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has requested that anyone attempting to extort money or seek illegal benefits using his name be handed over to the police.
Rich fields, empty pockets: Why agricultural exports not flourishing
01:48 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayBangladesh holds significant potential in the export of agriculture and agricultural products, yet the sector's contribution to the country's overall export earnings remains limited. Despite the addition of 100% value and the use of domestic raw materials, the desired export revenue has not been achieved.
FIFA suspends Martinez for 2 matches in World Cup qualifying
01:01 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayArgentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez has been suspended by FIFA's disciplinary committee for two matches after being found to have displayed offensive behavior and "violating principles of fair play."
India lifts export ban on non-basmati rice, halves duty on parboiled rice
12:45 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayIndia lifted its 14-month ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday, with immediate effect.
‘Roads are already flooded, we’re in trouble’
12:31 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayThe water level of the Teesta River has surged due to a relentless downpour and three consecutive days of rain, causing widespread flooding in low-lying areas.
44 barrage gates opened as Teesta swells, flood risk in 5 districts
11:57 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayHeavy rainfall over the past few days has caused water levels in major rivers across Rangpur division to rise sharply.
3 of a family burnt in fire from gas line leak
11:54 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayThree members of a family, including a child, were burnt in an explosion caused by accumulated gas in their house at Shukrabad Bazar area in the capital around 4:00 am on Saturday.
Rain delays day two start of India-Bangladesh Test
10:43 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayRain on Saturday in the northern Indian city of Kanpur delayed the start of the second day's play in the weather-hit second Test between India and Bangladesh.
43 dead as Hurricane Helene roars through southeast US
10:19 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayAt least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US. Officials continued daring rescues with boats, helicopters and large vehicles to help those stranded in floodwaters - including about 50 workers and patients who crowded on the roof of a flooded Tennessee hospital.
Yunus leaves New York for home
09:21 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has left New York for home, wrapping up his four-day USA visit to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and other high-level side events.
Yunus calls on int’l community to engage with ‘new Bangladesh’
08:57 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet its people's quest for democracy, rule of law, equality and prosperity so that it can emerge as a just and inclusive democratic society.
Dhaka ready to work with int’l community for Rohingya repatriation: Yunus
08:24 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said Bangladesh is ready to work with the international community to create an environment for dignified and sustainable return of the Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.
Yunus urges for immediate ceasefire to protect Palestinians
08:04 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the global leaders to enforce an immediate and complete ceasefire to protect the Palestinian people from brutalities along with holding accountable all those responsible for the crimes against humanity in Palestine.
Interim govt should make roadmap for nat'l polls within logical time: Jamaat Amir
06:08 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said the interim government should make a roadmap through required reforms of administration and other institutions to hold a general election within a logical time through discussion with stakeholders...
Myanmar rebels reject embattled junta's peace offer
05:40 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayRebel groups have rejected a peace offer from Myanmar’s embattled junta, which is reeling from battlefield losses and defections in a civil war that has dragged on for more than three years...
CA seeks businessmen’s partnership in Bangladesh’s new journey
04:49 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said his government is committed to improving business environment in Bangladesh through reforms, seeking businessmen’s partnership in the country’s new voyage...
UK watchdog bans Naomi Campbell from running charity over 'misconduct'
03:59 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayFormer supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from running a charity after an inquiry found funds raised by an organisation she founded had been spent on spa treatment and room service charges...
Bad light stops play in India-Bangladesh second Test
03:13 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayBad light stopped play on day one of the second Test between India and Bangladesh with the visitors on 107-3 in the northern Indian city of Kanpur on Friday. Mominul Haque, on 40, and Mushfiqur Rahim, on six, were batting when dark clouds made visibility tough...
Tigers start cautiously in Shakib's final away Test
02:41 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayBangladesh made a watchful start in the second and final Test in Kanpur what could have been the country's ace cricketer Shakib Al Hasan's last game. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and put the visitors into bat first, in a bid to use the early moisture of the wicket...
Bangladesh can definitely file complaint at ICC, its chief prosecutor told CA
01:09 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayChief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, ICC, Karim AA Khan called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly...