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No room for debate on interim govt: HC
01:09 PM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayThe High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the swearing-in of the interim government, based on the opinion of the Supreme Court under Article 106 of the Constitution. The writ petition was dismissed after its preliminary hearing on Monday.
India's Taliban turn: A calculated risk?
12:51 PM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayIndia’s recent meeting with the Taliban—between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai—has sparked significant speculation. Analysts see this as part of India’s attempt to expand its influence with Afghanistan’s leadership amid shifting regional dynamics.
Govt forms high profile law and order committee
12:18 PM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayThe government has established a seven-member ‘Law and Order Committee’, headed by Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, to oversee appointments, transfers, and disciplinary matters concerning district police superintendents (SPs), deputy inspector generals (DIGs), and higher-ranking police officials.
13km long tailback on Dhaka-Ctg highway
11:58 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayA 13-kilometer-long tailback has formed on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in the Gazaria area of Munshiganj, causing significant delays for passengers as vehicles move at a crawl.
Exempted trainee SIs rally outside secretariat again
11:49 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayThe 40th batch of exempted sub-inspectors of the police resumed their protest outside the Secretariat, demanding reinstatement to their positions.
New savings rates: Who benefits most?
11:27 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayThe government has initiated steps to increase the profit rates on savings programmes under the National Savings Directorate. Depending on the scheme, the profit rates will rise from the current 9.35–11.76% to 12.25–12.55%.
LA wildfire death toll reaches 24 as dangerous winds loom
11:26 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayThe death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
Turk makes $2.5m selling tap water as Zamzam water
10:58 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayTurkish authorities have uncovered a large-scale counterfeit Zamzam water operation, revealing that a man had been selling fake Zamzam water and earning millions in illegal profits. The fraudulent scheme, active across Turkey, generated approximately 90 million Turkish lira (around $2.5 million) over five months.
Rail communication with Rajshahi suspended
10:30 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayRail communication between Rajshahi and the rest of the country has been suspended following the derailment of the intercity Titumir Express train on the Rajshahi-Chilahati route. The incident occurred at 6:36 am on Monday near Belpukur in the city.
Raihan Rafi’s father passes away
10:18 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayFilm director and screenwriter Raihan Rafi’s father, Siraj Uddin Chowdhury, has passed away. He breathed his last at 2:34 am on Monday while undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital in the capital.
Protest leads to removal of ‘indigenous’ term from textbooks
09:29 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayIn response to protests by a group of Dhaka University students, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has decided to remove graffiti featuring the term 'indigenous' from the ninth and tenth grade textbooks.
Barcelona smash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup
08:26 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayBarcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era.
10 die in Brazil landslides
08:06 AM, 13 Jan 2025 MondayLandslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday. Nine people died in the city of Ipatinga, where 80 millimeters (3.1 inches) of rain fell in the space of one hour on Saturday night, the mayor's office said.
Pakistan submits initial squad for Champions Trophy
10:05 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayPakistan has submitted an initial squad of over 20 players for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy...
BDR carnage trial to be held in Keraniganj makeshift court
09:41 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayThe trial for the BDR carnage will be held in a makeshift court adjacent to Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka, instead of Govt. Madrasah-e-Alia at Bakshibazar in the capital...
BPC faces $1,50,000 loss due to ullage crisis
09:33 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayBangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has incurred a loss of approximately $1,50,000 in demurrage fees due to an ullage (storage capacity) crisis. This setback arose when BPC was unable to unload imported petroleum products as planned, partly due to a two-day shipping strike starting on December 26.
Dhaka raises concerns to Delhi over BSF actions
09:12 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayDhaka on Sunday conveyed deep concern to New Delhi over the recent activities of the Border Security Force (BSF) of attempting to construct fencing along the Bangladesh-India Border while summoning Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh.
Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy
09:09 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayOpening batter Ibrahim Zadran has regained fitness to return to Afghanistan's ODI squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE. This will be Afghanistan's first-ever appearance in the Champions Trophy...
Zakir propels Sylhet to 2nd victory in BPL
08:25 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundaySylhet Strikers registered its second victory in the Bangladesh Premier League, BPL, as they recorded an eight-run victory against Khulna Tigers, riding on a brilliant 75 not out of Zakir Hasan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 12...
Declining tax-to-GDP ratio forces increasing VAT, SD: CA’s press secy
08:13 PM, 12 Jan 2025 SundayChief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam revealed on Sunday that Bangladesh is facing a significant deficit in revenue collection, with a shortfall of Tk 42,000 crore over the past five months.