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Israel pounds central Beirut after death of 8 IDF soldiers
11:34 AM, 03 Oct 2024 ThursdayIsrael carried out a deadly air raid Thursday on a Hezbollah rescue facility in central Beirut, Lebanese sources said, after at least eight Israeli ground troops were killed near the border.
Garment worker murder: Salam Murshedy on 2-day remand
05:48 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former Khulna-4 lawmaker Abdus Salam Murshedy on two-day remand in a case lodged over the killing of garment worker Rubel during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.
Israel to declare UN chief persona non grata
05:36 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIsraeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has decided to declare UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country.
Babar resigns as Pakistan white-ball captain
05:28 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayBabar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.
China keen to preserve, process, import Bangladeshi marine fish
05:09 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayChina has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Bangladesh to preserve, process, and import marine fish, according to Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen.
BFIU seeks bank account details of Shakib, wife
05:00 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has ordered banks to give account details of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and his wife, Umme Ahmed shishir and five other individuals.
53% respondents want interim govt term limited to 2 years or less
04:50 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA recent survey conducted by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University reveals that 53% of respondents believe the term of the current interim government should be limited to two years or less.
Bangladesh's ‘Bali’ to compete for the Oscars
04:32 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIqbal Hossain Chowdhury’s film ‘Bali’ (The Wrestler) has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars).
12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 35
04:30 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe price of LPG cylinders has been raised once again at the consumer level. A 12-kilogram cylinder will now cost Tk 1,456, an increase of Tk 35. The new price will take effect from 6:00 pm on Wednesday.
Israel vows to make Iran pay, Tehran threatens even bigger attack
04:15 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIsrael vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted.
2nd Bangladesh Climate Action Forum on Oct 10
04:12 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Climate Action Forum, organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), will be held on October 10 at Radisson blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka.
NBR for halting share transfer of 7 conglomerates
03:19 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) has requested the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms to immediately suspend the transfer of shares—whether through purchase, sale, or donation—of seven major conglomerates in Bangladesh.
Committee finds justification for raising age limit for job entry
03:08 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayAbdul Mueed Chowdhury, convener of the committee formed to review the age limit for entering government service, has said that there is justification for increasing the age limit for government jobs.
Traffic resumes on Nabinagar-Chandra highway after 52hrs
03:01 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayAfter 52 hours of disruption, traffic on the Nabinagar-Chandra highway finally resumed as workers lifted their blockade in Ashulia on Wednesday (October 2) around 12:30pm.
Arun River seems pushing Mount Everest higher
02:29 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA new study suggests that Mount Everest could be 15 to 50 meters taller than it would be, thanks to erosion caused by the Arun River.
Italy commits to clearing work visa backlog for Bangladeshis
01:53 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayItalian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro has pledged that his embassy in Dhaka, with reinforcements from Rome, is taking steps to resolve the huge backlog in processing work visas for Bangladeshi nationals.
Fakhrul, Rizvi, 6 others acquitted in car burning case
01:38 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has acquitted eight individuals, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, in a case involving the burning and vandalism of a Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) garbage truck.
Ex-home minister Asaduzzaman fled through illegal channels
01:03 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIn a new development, it has been reported that former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, a key figure in the much-criticised Awami League government, has fled the country.
RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway again
12:59 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe ready-made garment workers have once again blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur, demanding jobs and various other issues.
Salman F Rahman placed on fresh 7-day remand
12:27 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has placed Salman F Rahman, the former private industry and investment adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on a fresh seven-day remand in two separate cases.