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India's position on Bangladesh remains same as stated earlier: MEA
08:04 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayIndia's position on Bangladesh even after the announcement of the polls schedule remains the same as it was stated earlier after the recently held India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue...
Miller stands tall amidst ruins as South Africa fold for 212
07:35 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayA century from David Miller saw South Africa to 212 in tricky batting conditions against Australia in the second semifinal of World Cup 2023. Miller's sixth ODI hundred, coming on an Eden Gardens surface assisting both seamers and spinners, helped South Africa recover from 24 for 4 after opting to bat...
Eight dengue patients die; 1429 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:15 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayEight dengue patients died and 1,429 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
More than 50 UK Labour MPs break ranks to vote for Gaza ceasefire
06:06 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayDozens of British opposition lawmakers have voted to call for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza, underscoring mounting unease within parliamentary ranks regarding Britain’s foreign policy stance...
BNP calls hartal on Sunday, Monday
05:21 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayBNP has announced a two-day dawn-to-dusk hartal on Sunday and Monday across the country protesting the declaration of the next general elections' schedule. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement in a virtual press conference on Thursday afternoon...
AL to extend all-out support to EC: Quader
04:26 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayRoad Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said their party will extend all-out support to the Election Commission (EC) in holding a free, fair and neutral general election slated for January 7...
US, China agree to resume military communications
03:48 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe US and China have agreed to resume military-to-military communications in an effort to ease rising tensions, President Joe Biden says...
S Africa win toss, opt to bat against Australia in semi-final clash
02:38 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdaySouth Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the World Cup semi-final clash at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday.
SC upholds JnU student Khadija’s bail, no bar to release
02:18 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Jagannath University (JnU) student Khadijatul Kubra in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act, paving the way of her release from jail.
Sagar-Runi murder: Probe report submission deferred for 103rd time
12:58 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday extended till December 19 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
12:28 PM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayTikTok on Thursday joined Meta in appealing against the "gatekeeper" status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law that brings in tougher rules for tech companies and makes it easier for users to move between competing services.
229 BGB platoons deployed across the country
11:53 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayA total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country on the second day of the 48-hour countrywide blockade called by the BNP and other opposition parties. Md Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer of the BGB, confirmed the matter to Jago News on Thursday morning.
Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal no. 3
11:12 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayMaritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal number 3 hoisted as the depression over the west-central Bay and adjoining area moved northeast and intensified into a deep depression.
Biden calls Xi a dictator after carefully planned summit
10:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayU.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had not changed his view that Chinese President Xi Jinping was effectively a dictator, a comment likely to land with a thud in Beijing after the two leaders held straightforward summit talks after months of preparation.
Commuter train set on fire in Tangail
09:52 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayMiscreants set a commuter train on fire at the railway station in Tangail around 3am on Thursday. Mohammad Idris, Senior Station Officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence, said being informed they rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. Two compartments near the train engine were damaged in the fire.
Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 11,500: Gaza-based govt
09:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe government media office in Gaza on Wednesday announced that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 11,500, including 4,710 children and 3,160 women.
Kohli’s record ton, Shami’s magnificent seven power India to final
08:17 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayIndia's Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match on Wednesday to march into the World Cup final.
South Africa says time to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
10:04 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe world has seen enough of the tragedy in Gaza and it is time for countries to use their influence over Israel to put a stop to “this real crime against humanity”, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said...
BNP rejects schedule of national election
09:50 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBNP has turned down the schedule of the next general elections announced on Wednesday and demanded the polls under a caretaker government...
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats
08:53 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBabar Azam Wednesday announced stepping down as the skipper of the national side from all formats, ending his years-long stint in the leading position, following a humiliating World Cup campaign...