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Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain
09:25 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayWanindu Hasaranga has resigned as Sri Lanka's T20I captain after roughly six months in the role...
New York Times editorial board declares Trump ‘unfit to lead’
08:35 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe editorial board of the New York Times has declared that “Donald Trump is unfit to lead” in an urgently worded article published just ahead of the Republican convention, where Trump will once again be formally named the party’s choice for president...
UGC writes to all VCs to bring back students to classrooms
07:47 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday sent letter to the vice chancellors of all public and private universities to return students, who have been protesting for the reformation of the quota system in government jobs, to the classes...
Freeze 116 bank accounts of ex-NBR official Matiur, family: Court
06:53 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayA court in Dhaka has ordered to freeze 116 bank and 23 beneficiary owner (BO) accounts and seize different moveable and immovable properties of former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman and his family members...
Govt can reform quotas if it wants: HC publishes verdict
06:37 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe main part of the High Court's judgment declaring the circular that canceled the quota for freedom fighters in government jobs (Class I and II) illegal has been published. According to the High Court verdict, the government can reform the quota if it needs or wants.
BNP wants to turn quota protests into anti-govt movement: Quader
06:31 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said BNP wants to turn the quota protests into anti-government movement but Awami League would never allow them to do it...
Protesters break police barricade at Shahbagh
05:53 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayBreaking through the police barricade, agitating students from different public universities got mobilised at Shabagh intersection in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. They gathered there around 4 pm as part of the nationwide 'Bangla Blockade' and at one stage broke through human shield of riot-geared police...
China warns NATO against 'provocation’ over Russia ties
05:43 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayChina on Thursday warned NATO against "provoking confrontation" over its ties with Russia, after the alliance accused Beijing of playing a key role in helping Moscow's assault on Ukraine.
Quota protest: CoU students, police chase each other
05:10 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayChase and counter-chase occurred between Comilla University (CoU) students and police on Thursday afternoon during the movement demanding the reformation of the quota system in the government jobs...
Quota protesters crossing the limits: Home Minister
04:33 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayHome Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said it seems that the quota protesters are crossing the limits by announcing to continue their movement. He said this in replying to a query from the journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday...
Action against officials if proven buying leaked question: Public admin minister
04:05 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayPublic Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said that legal action will be taken against officials if it is proven they were appointed using leaked questions from the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC).
Footballer Darwin Nunez involved in clash with fans
03:39 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayLiverpool footballer Darwin Núñez was involved in an altercation with spectators after his national team Uruguay were beaten on Wednesday evening...
French mayor orders summer rain to cease and sun to shine
03:01 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayA French mayor exasperated by summer downpours has ordered the sun to come out, and encouraged clergy to start "top-priority communication with heaven" to help end an unusual bout of wet weather engulfing his village.
Chasi Alam becomes father of a baby boy
02:50 PM, 11 Jul 2024 Thursday‘Bachelor Point’ famed actor Chasi Alam has become a father of a baby boy. Chasi Alam confirmed the news to Jago News on Thursday morning. He said, both mother and son are doing well. Everyone prays for us.
DMP to go tough on road-blocking protests
02:07 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issued a warning on Thursday, stating that they will take strict action against anyone causing public nuisance by blocking roads in the name of demonstrations following the highest court’s ruling on the quota issue.
2 killed in Cox’s Bazar after heavy rainfall causes landslide
01:41 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayTwo people were killed in separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday morning. The incidents took place at wards no. 6 and 7 of the municipality area in the district.
Bangladesh, China agree to elevate ties to ‘comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership’
01:33 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayBangladesh and China have agreed to elevate the relations to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" from "strategic partnership", read a joint statement.
Close ally Clooney says Biden must end reelection campaign
01:21 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayActor George Clooney, one of the Democratic Party's leading fundraisers, on Wednesday made an impassioned plea for US President Joe Biden to end his faltering reelection campaign.
Contractual appointment spree in public admin, 'trusted ones' retain
12:51 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayAt least 50 officers have been appointed on a contractual basis in the six months since the 12th general election, more than double the previous year. Those considered to be 'trusted' by the government are leading the tally. While contractual recruitment in administration is part of the established process, public administration experts claim that such appointments weaken the administration.
18th teachers’ registration written exams on time: NTRCA
12:27 PM, 11 Jul 2024 ThursdayThe 18th teachers’ registration written examinations will be held on time. No decision was taken to defer the examinations.