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Nationwide jatka fishing ban takes effect Saturday
11:40 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayA nationwide ban on catching jatka (young hilsa fish) came into effect today to boost hilsa production and ensure sustainable conservation of the country's national fish. The eight-month ban will remain in force till June 30, 2026.
Dhaka’s air quality continues to be ‘moderate’
10:43 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayDhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 20th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 81 on Saturday morning, November 1.
Pakistan thrash South Africa in second T20I to level series
09:52 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayPacers and opening batter Saim Ayub led the charge as Pakistan defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the must-win second T20I game at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Trump says not planning US strikes on Venezuela
09:22 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayUnited States President Donald Trump has said he is not considering strikes within Venezuela, appearing to contradict his own comments earlier this month, amid a major US military build-up in the region.
Bangladesh whitewashed by West Indies in T20 series
08:26 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayBangladesh suffered an ignominious whitewash in the T20 series after West Indies thrashed them by five wickets in the tour-ending third match at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Friday, October 31.
IU suspends 19 teachers, expels 33 students over anti-uprising role
09:48 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayThe authorities of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia have decided to suspend its 19 teachers, 11 officials, and expel 33 students for their involvement in harassing protesting students and attacking them during the last year's July Mass Uprising.
Fakhrul accuses govt, NCC of creating fresh crisis, hopes it will end soon
09:03 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayAccusing the interim government and the National Consensus Commission (NCC) of creating a fresh standoff over recommendations for implementing the July National Charter, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday, October 31.
Dhaka-M'singh rail link restored after 4 hours
08:15 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayThe rail communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh has been restored around four hours after a Mohanganj Express train derailed near Joydebpur Railway Junction in Gazipur city.
Polls schedule to be announced in Dec 1st week: EC Anwarul
07:34 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayElection Commissioner (EC) Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday, October 31, said the schedule for the upcoming national elections will be announced in the first week of December, while the polls will be held in February next year.
Hazlewood stars as Australia beat India in 2nd T20I
07:14 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayA spellbinding performance from Josh Hazlewood silenced an MCG crowd of 82,438 that was dominated by India supporters and handed Australia a 1-0 series lead.
506 dengue cases reported in 24 hours
06:49 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayA total of 506 new dengue cases were reported across the country in the last 24 hours till Friday morning, October 31, bringing the total number of cases this year to 69,862.
Saudi reduces Umrah visa validity to 30 days before entry
05:58 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridaySaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced new amendments to Umrah visa regulations, reducing the validity of the entry visa from three months to one month from the date of issuance.
CID notice in newspapers declares Hasina, 260 others fugitives
05:10 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday, October 31, published a notice in two newspapers declaring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others as fugitives in a sedition case related to the ‘Joy Bangla Brigade’ platform.
Train derailment disrupts services between Dhaka, northern dists
04:46 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayTrain services between Dhaka and the northern regions have remained partially suspended from Friday afternoon, October 31, following a Netrokona-bound train derailed in the Purbo Chandana area of Gazipur city...
India stun Australia with record chase to reach World Cup final
04:12 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayJemimah Rodrigues hit a remarkable unbeaten century as India completed a record chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final.
Gold prices drop a day after hike
03:32 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayAround 24 hours after raising prices by over Tk 8,000 per bhori, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced a reduction in gold prices once again.
Iran calls US nuclear test resumption ‘regressive’
02:40 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayIran's foreign minister called on Thursday US plans to resume nuclear testing "regressive and irresponsible", after a surprise directive by US President Donald Trump.
Interim govt betrays people: Mirza Fakhrul
02:16 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayBlaming the interim government for the country’s current crisis, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said it has betrayed the people.
Ebtedayee teachers continue sit-in demanding nationalisation
01:18 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayTeachers continued their sit-in on Friday for the 19th consecutive day, demanding the government promptly implement its assurance to nationalise all Ebtedayee madrasas, both government-funded and non-funded.
India, US sign 10-year defence pact
01:01 PM, 31 Oct 2025 FridayIndia and the United States have signed a new 10-year Defence Framework during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Malaysia.