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Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
12:57 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayIsrael rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on Friday...
UN chief expresses full solidarity with Yunus
12:15 PM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayUnited Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed his "total solidarity" with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the interim government, saying the UN stands ready to support reforms in Bangladesh. The UN secretary general expressed his support when he met the Chief Adviser at the UN headquarters...
US to help Bangladesh fight corruption, get back stolen money: Blinken
11:31 AM, 27 Sep 2024 FridayUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said Washington would help Bangladesh government rebuild the country, offering support in Dhaka’s effort to fight corruption and get back stolen money...
No compromise with security centering Durga Puja: IGP
09:47 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayInspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam on Thursday said they have no intelligence information on any specific threat ahead of the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community.
3 more dengue patients die, 829 hospitalised in last 24 hrs
09:28 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThree more dengue patients died, and 829 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours, as of Thursday morning.
DMP chief asks police to work within the law
08:36 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Mainul Hassan on Thursday asked the police to discharge their professional duties within the laws and regulations to fulfill the aspiration of people.
Lottery for school admissions to continue this year
08:01 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe lottery system for student selection and admission in schools will remain in place this year as well. This decision was made during a meeting held on Thursday afternoon at the Ministry of Education regarding the ‘Amendment of Admission Policies.’
12 tonnes of Hilsa exported to India through Benapole port
07:10 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe first consignment of 12 tonnes of Padma Hilsa was sent to India on Thursday through Benapole Land Port ahead of the Durga Puja.
Martyrs’ sacrifice to be inspirational for future movements: Nahid
06:51 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayPosts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Thursday said sacrifices of the martyrs of student-people uprising would be inspirational for any future movement.
RUCSU elections likely in next 5 months: VC
06:12 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayRajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) elections may be held within the next five months. However, before that, a final decision will be made regarding whether there will be student politics at the university.
DITF to begin on Jan 1 with lesser stalls, tickets via app
05:27 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe Dhaka International Trade Fair is set to begin on January 1, 2025, in the eastern part of the capital. This year’s fair will have fewer pavilions and stalls to ensure a more open layout, and a rest area for the elderly will be introduced.
US, allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Israel-Lebanon border
05:02 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe United States and several of its allies called Wednesday for a 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border as they work to prevent a regional war from erupting and to jolt stalled hostage talks between Israel and Hamas.
Fakhrul sees Indo-Bangla ‘ice starting to melt’
04:56 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) believes relations with India are improving after the formation of an interim government following student-led clashes that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Joy, Saddam sued for attempted murder
04:38 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayFormer President of the Chhatra League, Al Nahiyan Khan Joy, incumbent president Saddam Hossain, and 64 others have been accused in an attempted murder case.
Liquidity crisis will be resolved soon, hopes Mintoo
04:15 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayAbdul Awal Mintoo, former president of FBCCI and chairman of National Bank, expressed optimism that the bank's liquidity crisis will be resolved soon, following assurances from Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansoor.
Indian citizen detained for trespassing in Kurigram
04:08 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an Indian national, Mozaffar Hossain, 48, for illegal entry at the Bhurungamari border in Kurigram.
Teen murder: Ex-DC Mashiur placed on 7-day remand
03:39 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court has granted a seven-day remand for Mashiur Rahman, the former deputy commissioner of the Detective Branch (Lalbagh Division) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, in connection with the killing of teenager Abdul Motalib during the uprising.
What will US interest rate cuts mean for Asia and the Pacific?
03:18 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayThe recent interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve present opportunities and challenges for central banks in Asia and the Pacific. Policymakers must adopt a balanced, country-specific approach to navigate potential inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility, and capital inflow dynamics.
Committed to upholding human rights, freedom of speech: Yunus
02:56 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said his government is committed to upholding human rights and freedom of speech in the country...
Shakib announces retirement from Test, T20I
02:26 PM, 26 Sep 2024 ThursdayShakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from cricket's Test and T20I formats. He made the announcement in a press conference in India's Kanpur on Thursday. He said the upcoming Test series against South Africa in October will be his last in the format...