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PM opens Dhaka-Bhanga rail service
12:53 PM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the Dhaka-Bhanga section of the rail link between Dhaka and Jashore through the Padma Bridge. She opened the rail route unveiling a plaque by pressing a button at the digital method at a civic rally at Mawa Railway Station in Munshiganj on Tuesday morning.
HC grants bail to Adilur, Elan
12:00 PM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe High Court (HC) has granted bail to Adilur Rahman Khan, editor of human rights organization ‘Adhikar’ and its director ASM Nasir Uddin Elan in a case filed under the ICT Act. A single bench of Justice Emdadul Haque Azad passed the order on Tuesday.
UN chief ‘deeply distressed’ by planned Israeli siege of Gaza
11:37 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "deeply distressed" by an announcement that Israel will initiate a complete siege of the Gaza Strip following an attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas over the weekend.
Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl against England
10:39 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayBangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against England in their second match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.
Many killed in artillery strike in northern Myanmar
10:04 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayMany people have been killed in an artillery strike at a camp for internally displaced people in Myanmar's Kachin State, among them women, children and the elderly, local media, an activist and sources in the area said on Tuesday.
Netflix to end Kenyan free access plan after two years
09:50 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayNetflix said on Monday it is ending its free mobile plan in Kenya, which has allowed users to access a quarter of its shows and movies without paying over the past two years.
4.20 lakh high school teachers to get training on new curriculum
09:19 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayAs many as 4.20 lakh secondary level teachers of high schools, madrasahs and technical education centres across the country will get training in two phases to enhance their competence and skills on new education curriculum.
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
08:28 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Islamist Hamas movement threatened to execute an Israeli captive every time Israel bombs a Palestinian home without warning, as Israel called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, raising fears it planned a ground assault.
New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup
08:11 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayNew Zealand roared to a second successive win at the World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad on Monday, with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner capturing five wickets after impressing with the bat earlier.
Israel defence minister orders ‘complete siege’ on Gaza
05:29 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayIsraeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Monday ordered a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip as the military pounded the Palestinian territory with air strikes.
Shah Rukh’s security raised to Y+ category after death threats
05:03 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayThe Maharashtra government of India has increased the security of Shah Rukh Khan to the Y+ category after he allegedly received death threats.
Ways to know yourself better: Therapist shares tips
04:39 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondaySelf-awareness is a journey of its own. It’s a lifelong journey of finding out about us and knowing ourselves better.
Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Nobel economics prize
04:06 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayAmerican economic historian Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for "having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.
BNP leaders Habib, Shahjahan among 15 jailed for 4 years
02:55 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayA Dhaka court has sentenced BNP chairperson’s advisor Habibur Rahman Habib, former lawmaker of Noakhali-4 constituency Md Shahjahan and 13 others to four years in jail in a sabotage case.
Over 123,000 people displaced in the Gaza Strip: UN
02:33 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayThe United Nations on Monday said 123,538 people in Gaza have been internally displaced, mostly "due to fear, protection concerns and the destruction of their homes".
Khaleda’s life at risk; needs urgent liver transplant: Medical board
01:14 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s death risk is very high, said her medical board on Monday. “Khaleda Zia is not getting the treatment she needs at the moment for liver cirrhosis. She needs to be taken abroad for an urgent liver transplant,” said Professor FM Siddique.
India crack ODI code with test match approach against Australia
12:16 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayWhen T20 cricket is increasingly influencing batting approach in one-day internationals, India moved the other way on Sunday and adopted a test match approach to accomplish a nervy chase in their low-scoring World Cup opener against Australia.
PM reiterates commitment to hold free, fair election
11:45 AM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her commitment to hold next polls in a free and fair manner as visiting State Secretary for International Development Cooperation of Sweden Foreign Ministry Diana Janse called on her at her office in Dhaka.
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100
11:30 AM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayHamas' assault on Israel drove oil prices higher on Monday as markets priced in fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, a day after Israel pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history.
AL picks Sazu for B'baria-2, Pinku for Lakshmipur-3 by-polls
10:05 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayAwami League has nominated Prof Md Shahjahan Alam Sazu and Golam Faruk Pinku for the by-elections to Brahmanbaria-2, and Lakshmipur-3 constituencies respectively. The decision was taken in the meeting of AL's nomination board at Prime Minister...