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Intercity train services resume after 28 days
10:25 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayIntercity train services resumed on Thursday across the country 28 days after its suspension due to the movement for quota reform in government jobs. Confirming the matter, Engineer Mohammad Saiful Islam, Eastern Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), said the train movement started at dawn.
US in touch with India on Bangladesh: State Dept
10:02 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe US Department of State has said that the United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence.
Dhaka WASA MD Taqsem resigns
08:58 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayTaqsem A Khan, the much-discussed managing director of Dhaka WASA, has resigned from his post. He sent his resignation letter through an email on Wednesday. In his resignation letter, he stated that he was unable to perform the duties of Managing Director of the WASA due to illness, according to the WASA sources.
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency
08:19 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.
Hasina's statements from India not conducive to improving ties: Foreign Adviser
09:58 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayForeign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday conveyed Indian High Commissar Pranay Verma that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent statements from India is not conducive to improving Dhaka-Delhi ties...
Rape and murder of doctor in hospital sparks protests in India
09:45 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayEarly on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals...
UN to probe killing of protesters soon, UN rights chief tells Yunus
08:43 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe United Nations will soon begin investigation into the killing of the protesters during the recent student movement in Bangladesh, said the UN human rights chief, Volker Türk...
Five-second breaks can help defuse couples’ arguments, study shows
08:08 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayCouples having a row should take a five-second break to stop them reaching boiling point, according to a study...
ADB to support interim govt
07:35 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support to Bangladesh's interim government, emphasizing its commitment to the country's sustainable development in line with the aspirations of its people...
Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq on 10-day remand
07:14 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has placed the private industry and investment adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Salman F Rahman, and former Law Minister Anisul Huq on a 10-day remand in a case...
NBR gets new chair, 2 more secys appointed
06:37 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe government has appointed Md Abdur Rahman Khan as the Secretary of the Internal Resources Division, who will also serve as the ex officio Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR)...
Contractual appointments of NBR chairman, 9 others cancelled
05:42 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the contractual appointments of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Rahmatul Munim and nine other secretaries...
Public security secy Jahangir on forced retirement
05:38 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Public Security Division secretary Md Jahangir Alam has been sent on compulsory retirement...
Three lynched at Sayedabad
05:31 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThree young men were lynched by unidentified individuals in the Sayedabad area of the capital early Wednesday morning...
Reserve crisis won’t disappear overnight: BB Governor
05:00 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur acknowledged the ongoing foreign currency reserve shortage, stating that the crisis will not be resolved overnight...
Launderers won’t be allowed sleeping on pillows of banknotes: BB Governor
04:35 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Bank governor, Dr Ahsan H Mansur, vowed on Wednesday that money launderers will not be allowed to enjoy their illicit gains.
Train services to resume Thursday
04:31 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe train services will resume across the country on Thursday (August 15) after 27 days of suspension...
DSA Victims Network demands repeal of all restrictive laws
04:18 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe DSA Victims Network, an organisation representing victims of state-sponsored oppression under laws such as the Digital Security Act (DSA), Cyber Security Act, and ICT Act, has called for the repeal of all restrictive laws in Bangladesh.
Complaint filed against Hasina, 9 others in ICT
03:42 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayA complaint has been filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 10 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charges of murder, massacre, torture, and other crimes against humanity during the recent student movement that took place from July 15 to August 5.
Tasty Treat opens outlet in Saidpur
03:38 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayTasty Treat, the country’s popular fast food retail brand, has opened outlet at Saidpur in Nilphamari...