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Expatriates send $1.21B in remittances in first 18 days of January
08:22 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayExpatriate Bangladeshis sent over $1.21 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of January in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Yunus to visit ‘Aynaghar’ soon
07:29 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances held a meeting with Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the interim government, on Sunday at 5:30 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, Dhaka.
Beijing ready to share hydrological info, lower interest rates for Dhaka
06:16 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayChinese Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, has expressed China's readiness to sign an implementation plan for exchanging hydrological information with Bangladesh and is seriously considering lowering interest rates for the country.
Kazi Nazrul’s grandson succumbs to burn injuries
06:13 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayBabul Kazi, the grandson of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, who sustained burn injuries after a gas lighter exploded in his Banani home in Dhaka early Saturday, has passed away.
BDR carnage: Over 200 granted bail in explosive case
06:02 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayMore than two hundred accused individuals have been granted bail in the explosive substances case related to the BDR carnage in Pilkhana, Dhaka.
Australia to continue support reform initiatives, envoy tells Yunus
05:50 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayAustralia has iterated its support for the Bangladesh interim government and its reform initiatives.
BIDA unveils heatmap, targeting agro, pharma, renewable energy
05:34 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has launched a data-driven heatmap to strategically attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in 19 priority sectors, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. These sectors were chosen for their high market readiness, rapid growth potential, and competitive advantages.
Raw material crisis threatens industry, Ramadan supply chain
05:24 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe country's industrial sector is grappling with a severe raw material crisis due to a combination of working capital shortages, a dollar crisis, rising prices, and unreliable gas and electricity supply. Experts warn that if the situation persists, the supply of daily necessities during Ramadan may face significant disruption.
MBBS admission test results published
04:58 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe results of the MBBS admission test for public and private medical colleges for the 2024-25 academic session were published on Sunday. A total of 60,095 candidates passed, with a pass rate of 45.42 percent.
Pakistan defeat West Indies by 127 runs in first test
04:24 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundaySpinner Sajid Khan took five wickets and Abrar Ahmed another four to guide Pakistan to a 127-run win on the third day of the first Test against West Indies in Multan on Sunday.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire begins after delay
03:52 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayIsrael on Sunday said a truce with Hamas began in Gaza at 0915 GMT, nearly three hours after initially scheduled, following a last-minute delay on the orders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
ACC raids SK Sur's house, seizes Tk 1.75 lakh
03:45 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has conducted a raid on the Dhanmondi residence of Sitanshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, seizing Tk 1.75 lakh in cash.
Man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan arrested after over 70 hours
03:37 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayA man was arrested from Maharashtra's Thane early Sunday for allegedly attacking Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his Mumbai residence, the Indian police said.
Hamas publishes names of 3 Israeli captives to be freed
02:57 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayHamas released the names of the three Israeli captives to be freed on the first day of the implementation of the ceasefire deal in Gaza, a Hamas spokesperson said in a post on Telegram...
Yunus asks Argentina to transform footballing emotion into trade ties
02:50 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged Argentina to build on the emotional footballing ties that Bangladesh has with the country to increase bilateral cooperation in different fields, including trade.
Mild to moderate cold wave in 2 districts
02:42 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayA mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Panchagarh and Kurigram on Sunday, January 19, and it may continue the new two days, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD...
Border will be secure, even if there’s bloodshed: Home Adviser
02:41 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayHome Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to securing Bangladesh's borders, saying, “Even if blood is shed, the border will remain secure.”
Deadly strikes on Gaza after Israel says ceasefire delayed
02:15 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayGaza's civil defence rescuers said Israeli strikes killed eight people on Sunday after Israel said a ceasefire in its war with Hamas was delayed at the last minute on orders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Shakib faces arrest warrant in check fraud case
01:09 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayA Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against celebrated cricketer and former Member of Parliament for the Magura-2 constituency, Shakib Al Hasan, in connection with a check fraud case.
Kazi Nazrul’s grandson on life support
12:55 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayNational poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s grandson Babul Kazi, who was hospitalised with severe burn injuries in a fire, has been put on life support as his condition is critical...