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Delhi doctor arrested for Bangladesh-India kidney transplant ‘racket’
01:22 PM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe Delhi police of India last week arrested a 50-year-old doctor from Delhi-based Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for her alleged involvement in an organ transplantation racket across Bangladesh and India.
Question leak: Case filed against Abed Ali, 16 others
12:45 PM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has filed a case against 17 people including former driver of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) chairman Syed Abed Ali on the allegation of leaking recruitment examination question papers, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations.
It’s high time to invest in Bangladesh: PM to Chinese businessmen
11:44 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged the Chinese business community to invest in Bangladesh's main sectors for mutual benefits taking the advantages of the world's most liberal investment regimes.
4 killed as bus, covered van collide in Bogura
11:21 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayFour people were killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a covered van at Banani area in Bogura early Tuesday. The deceased are Jamal Hossain of Sirajganj, Shamim Hossain, Hridoy of Barishal and an unidentified woman.
Munna made Juba Dal President, Noyon General Secretary
10:34 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayAbdul Monayem Munna has been made the President of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth front of BNP, while Nurul Islam Noyon made General Secretary. The announcement was made through a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday.
Gaza toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study says
09:37 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe accumulative effects of Israel’s war on Gaza could mean the true death toll could reach more than 186,000 people, according to a study published in the journal Lancet.
2 BPSC deputy directors, 15 others arrested over question leak
09:12 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has arrested 17 persons, including two deputy directors of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC), on the allegation of leaking recruitment examination question papers, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations.
Russian missile attacks kill 41, hit children’s hospital, Ukraine says
08:26 AM, 09 Jul 2024 TuesdayRussia blasted the main children's hospital in Kyiv with a missile in broad daylight on Monday and rained missiles down on other cities across Ukraine, killing at least 41 civilians in the deadliest wave of air strikes for months.
PM arrives in Beijing on 4-day bilateral visit
05:54 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday arrived in Beijing on a four-day bilateral visit at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart. The visit is believed to elevate the relations between Bangladesh and China to "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" from "strategic partnership".
Anti-quota movement: Students block Shahbagh, Science Lab
05:32 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayThe students from different colleges and universities have blocked Science Lab and Shahbagh in the capital protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs. As a part of their pre-announced ‘Bangla Blockade’ programme, the students of Dhaka College and Eden Mahila College blocked Science Lab intersection at 3:50pm on Monday.
Who Doesn't Like Chocolates?
04:47 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayAs a kid, few things brought me as much joy as the rich, creamy taste of chocolates melting in my mouth. Whether it is a simple chocolate bar, a gooey brownie, or a steaming cup of hot cocoa, chocolate was my ultimate comfort food. And I’m sure I’ll have plenty (already with a watery-mouth) agree with me because let's be honest – who doesn't like chocolates?
Dr Yunus seeks cancellation of embezzlement case against him
04:00 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayProfessor Dr Muhammad Yunus has made an appeal to the High Court to cancel the proceedings of the money embezzlement case lodged against him.
Curriculum Clash: Mixed systems cause turmoil in madrassas
03:49 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayThe Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent Dakhil and other exams will be held for the first time under the new curriculum in 2026. For the nine general education boards in the country, the question papers will be based solely on the textbooks of class X. However, the Dakhil examination, conducted under the Madrasa Board, will follow a mixed system.
Sylhet customs commissioner Enamul faces travel ban
03:38 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondaySylhet Customs, Excise and VAT Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Haque has been banned from travelling abroad by a Dhaka Court on Monday until further notice.
Student-teacher demo: Ministers assessing situation
03:13 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondaySix ministers and state ministers sat a meeting on Monday to assess the widespread student agitation against quotas in government jobs and the commotion among public university teachers over the new pension scheme.
DU teachers continue all-out strike; classes, exams suspended
02:48 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayThe Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) continued their all-out work abstention and sit-in programme for the eighth consecutive day on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of the ‘Prottoy Scheme’ under the Universal Pension.
Himalayan honey hunters face climate crisis
01:28 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayHanging from a rope-and-bamboo ladder off a Himalayan mountain cliff, skilled Nepali climbers gather highly prized hallucinogenic honey -- an ancient tradition stung by environmental degradation and rapid climate change.
Mirza Fakhrul visits Khaleda Zia at hospital
01:19 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early Monday.
France hoping captain Kylian can deliver against Spain in Euro 2024 semi
12:59 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayFrance go into Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against Spain hoping Kylian Mbappe can finally produce a performance worthy of his superstar status at a tournament in which he has struggled to find form and fitness.
Boeing pleads guilty to fraud over 737 MAX crashes
12:41 PM, 08 Jul 2024 MondayBoeing said Monday it had reached a deal with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, which court papers show would see the aviation giant plead guilty to fraud.