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PM opens, lays foundation stone of 29 dev projects in Khulna
05:16 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 29 development projects with total cost of 2,593 crore in Khulna. She opened the completed 24 development projects and laid foundation stones of five other schemes at a grand rally at Khulna Circuit House ground.
BNP announces fresh 48-hour blockade from Wednesday
04:44 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a fresh 48-hour countrywide blockade for Wednesday and Thursday. Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of the party, announced the programme at a virtual press briefing on Monday afternoon.
Newly-elected MP Afzal Hossain takes oath
04:11 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayNewly elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Patuakhali-1 constituency Md Afzal Hossain took the oath at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Monday.
NID not enough for voting unless one reaches age-line: EC
03:51 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayNo one would be eligible for casting vote in the elections unless his age line reaches 18 years or above. "The Election Commission (EC) usually provides national identity card (NID) to the age group of 16 and 17 years along with those who reaches 18 or above...but those who are below 18 are not voter", said M Shariful Alam, EC Director (Public Relations).
Govt to sell potatoes, onions, lentil, oil at subsidized prices in capital
03:41 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayThe government will sell essential items like potatoes, onions, lentil and soybean oil at subsidized prices in the capital through open trucks. The low-income group people of the capital who do not have the TCB family cards would be able to buy these commodities.
Khaleda Zia’s appearance in 11 cases on January 14
03:00 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayA Dhaka court on Monday set January 14 for the appearance of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia before it in 11 cases filed against her.
3 killed as truck collides with auto-rickshaw in Mymensingh
02:30 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayThree people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Mymensingh on Monday. The accident took place on Mymensingh-Netrokona road at Kashiganj Bazar area in Tarakanda upazila around 12:30pm.
Army chief leaves for Singapore to attend CGF general assembly
01:17 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayChief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka for Singapore to join general assembly of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to be held on November 14-15, said an ISPR release on Monday.
JCD leader detained while setting bus on fire in Dhaka
12:58 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayRapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Monday detained a central leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) while he was allegedly setting a bus on fire in the capital’s Abdullahpur area.
189 BGB platoons deployed across the country
12:13 PM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayA total of 189 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 Monday morning.
5 US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean
11:49 AM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayFive American service members have died in a helicopter crash in the eastern Mediterranean, the US military says. It says the aircraft suffered a mishap while refuelling as part of a routine training exercise.
Gaza’s largest hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault
11:26 AM, 13 Nov 2023 MondayThe largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are rising, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday, as a fierce Israeli assault continues in the Hamas-controlled strip.
Iyer, Rahul star as India register 9th consecutive win
10:11 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayIndia registered a big win over Netherlands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru...
Passenger bus set on fire in Tejgaon
10:03 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayMiscreants torched a bus of 'Shyamoli Bangla' Paribahan at Tejgaon in Dhaka on Sunday night on the first day of the fourth phase blockade enforced by BNP and like-minded parties...
BGMEA seeks adequate security to run RMG factories
09:14 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to identify those who are conspiring over the ready-made garments industry and take action accordingly alongside providing adequate security to run the factories...
Papon, Shakib's resignation demanded for poor World Cup performance
08:52 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayA legal notice has been sent to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon and Bangladesh team captain Shakib Al Hasan demanding their resignation for poor performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup...
10 dengue patients die; 1748 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:44 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayTen dengue patients died and 1,748 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 1,476 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Sunday. Currently, 6,183 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Top five fire in unison as India post mammoth 410/4
07:08 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayIndia's top order hit fifties which was then followed by sparkling tons from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul as the home side posted a mammoth 410/4 at the Chinnaswamy stadium against Netherlands...
AL govt cannot be toppled through clandestine attacks: PM
06:28 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayPrime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said it would not be possible to dislodge the Awami League government by carrying out clandestine attacks. "They (BNP-Jamaat) are out to thwart the government. How will they topple the government? Through clandestine attacks?...
Youth gets life for killing child after abduction
05:11 PM, 12 Nov 2023 SundayA court in Narayanganj has sentenced a young man to life-term imprisonment for the murder of a child after abduction...