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Tk 236cr deposited to 202 bank accounts of ISKCON-linked people
08:32 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has uncovered deposits totalling Tk 236.42 crore in 202 bank accounts of individuals linked to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce deal
08:15 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement following an eight-year legal battle, according to her lawyer...
Robust Laws, interventions key to protect informal workers
07:48 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayDomestic workers, home-based garment workers, tea plantation workers, and fisherfolk are among the most marginalised, facing significant challenges such as a lack of fair wages, social protections, and basic workplace rights...
Fire at Secretariat: No evidence of sabotage, electrical fault cited
07:09 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAn initial investigation into the fire at the Bangladesh Secretariat has found no evidence of sabotage, attributing the incident to an electrical fault caused by a loose connection.
Govt must issue Proclamation of July revolution by Jan 15: Hasnat
06:57 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe convener of the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, Hasnat Abdullah, has urged the interim government to issue the ‘Proclamation of July revolution’ by January 15. He made the call while addressing the ‘March for Unity’ at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Tuesday, December 31...
15,000 maunds potatoes rot in cold storages in Joypurhat alone
06:24 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayFarmers and traders in Joypurhat are facing significant losses as 15,000 maunds of potatoes have rotted in two cold storages this season. Reports suggest one-third of the stored potato bags were affected, leaving farmers frustrated with the lack of accountability and compensation from cold storage authorities.
Public admin ministry warns against code of conduct violations
06:13 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAmid rising protests from government officials over the draft recommendations of the Public Administration Reforms Commission, the Ministry of Public Administration has issued a stern warning.
Border killings take place for internal conflicts too: Home Adviser
06:01 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that border killings are not limited to actions by India's Border Security Force (BSF) but also occur due to internal conflicts among communities in the border areas.
TIB finds Cyber Security Ordinance another deceptive move
05:43 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayTransparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has labelled the proposed Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 as another attempt to deceive and mislead the public.
Jahidul new Shibir president, Saddam secretary
05:27 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayMembers of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir on Tuesday elected Jahidul Islam as the organisation’s new president, while Nurul Islam Saddam has been chosen its secretary general for the 2025 session...
Sarjis asks govt to prosecute massacre, control commodity prices
05:27 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdaySarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has urged the interim government to prosecute the perpetrators of the July coup massacre and take immediate steps to control soaring commodity prices.
Moin elected DCAB president, Mamun gen secy
05:16 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAKM Moinuddin, Special Correspondent for United News Bangladesh (UNB), and Md. Arifuzzaman Mamun, Diplomatic Correspondent for Amader Shomoy, have been elected as the President and General Secretary of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for 2025.
‘March for Unity’ begins at Shaheed Minar
05:05 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe ‘March for Unity’ called by the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement began at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, December 31. The programme started around 4:00pm with the speech of Md Abul Hasan, father of Shahriar who was martyred in the July-August student-people movement...
Take steps to prevent fireworks during 31st Night: HC
04:13 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe High Court, HC, has asked the law enforcers and authorities concerned to take strict measures to prevent the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and sky lanterns for New Year’s celebrations...
Wonder Cake launches ‘Wonder Ful Day’ campaign
03:43 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe popular cake brand Wonder Cake has launched the 'Wonder Full Day' campaign for children and teenagers. As part of this initiative, 500 children will be selected to attend a festive event by submitting their best drawings...
31st night: 3,000 additional police deployed in Dhaka
02:48 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali announced on Tuesday that an additional 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure comprehensive security for 31st night celebrations in Dhaka.
CA pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Indian HC
01:55 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid rich tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week.
4 killed in gas cylinder blast at Akij Beverage Factory
12:51 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayA gas cylinder explosion at the Akij Beverage Factory in Habiganj, has resulted in the deaths of four people, including an engineer. The incident occurred at 9:00 am on Tuesday at the factory located in Dubai Bazar, Bahubal Upazila.
BGB recruits urged to give lives if necessary to protect borders
12:24 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, who addressed the new recruits of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday, said, "You will give your lives if necessary to protect the borders of the country, but you will not allow even an inch of the country’s land to be lost."
Army man injured in gunfire from KNF in Bandarban
11:45 AM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAn army soldier has been injured in gunfire from the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), an armed group, in Ruma upazila, Bandarban. The incident occurred at 5:00 pm on Monday (December 30) in the Paindu area of the upazila.