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Azhar’s death sentence review hearing on Jan 23
12:38 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Supreme Court's Appellate Division has scheduled a hearing for January 23 on the review petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, seeking reconsideration of his death sentence in a case related to war crimes, including murder and genocide, committed during the 1971 Liberation War.
Veg price paradox: Farmers lose while consumers pay more
12:21 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe price of winter vegetables like cauliflower has drastically fallen in production areas, leaving farmers at a significant loss despite higher prices in urban markets. In production areas, cauliflowers are selling for as low as Tk 2-5 per piece, while in Dhaka, they fetch Tk 15-30 after changing hands multiple times.
6 killed in India temple stampede
11:23 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayAt least six people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in India, with several more injured, officials said Thursday.
Makeshift special court at Alia Madrasa torched
11:10 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayA fire was set in a room of the makeshift special court established at Alia Madrasa grounds in the capital's Bakshi Bazar early on Thursday. While a vehicle was stationed outside the madrasa building, fire services were unable to carry out operations due to the main gates being locked, according to Chawkbazar police.
12 DMP DCs transferred
10:38 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayTwelve officers holding the rank of Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have been transferred. The transfers were announced in an order signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali on Wednesday.
5 killed, 1500 buildings destroyed in Los Angeles wildfires
09:43 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayAt least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said Wednesday, with firefighters overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of multiple blazes.
India yet to reply to Hasina’s extradition request: Touhid
09:10 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has not yet received a response from New Delhi regarding a letter sent by Dhaka to facilitate the return of Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain confirmed on Wednesday.
4 killed in fire as 2 buses crash into ambulance in Savar
08:33 AM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayFour people were killed in a tragic incident on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Savar when two buses crashed into an ambulance, causing a fire early Thursday. The fire quickly spread from the ambulance to the two buses.
Preparing simultaneously for JS, local govt polls: Yunus
11:57 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday that the interim government is simultaneously preparing for both the general and local government elections.
EU won't allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat
09:50 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayFrance has said the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its "sovereign borders", after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize Greenland...
Bangladesh slips three steps in global passport strength index
09:44 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayBangladesh's position in the Henley Passport Index has dropped three places in 2025, now ranking 100th globally. Last year, Bangladesh was positioned at 97th. This year, Libya and Palestine share the 100th spot with Bangladesh.
PSC halts oath-taking of new members at students’ objection
09:32 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe oath-taking ceremony for six newly appointed members of the Public Service Commission (PSC), initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed following objections raised by Dhaka University students.
BSF kills Bangladeshi at Sunamganj border
09:22 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayIndian Border Security Force gunned down a Bangladeshi youth, Saidul Islam, 23, at the Bishwambharpur border in Sunamganj on Wednesday evening (January 8). The incident occurred in the Masimpur area of the upazila.
Former MP, FBCCI boss Mohiuddin arrested
09:05 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe police arrested Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, a former lawmaker from Dhaka-10 constituency and former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, FBCCI, in Dhaka’s Uttara on Wednesday evening, January 8...
Khaleda taken to London clinic
08:31 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayBNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been taken to The London Clinic in London after reaching the UK capital for her advanced medical treatment...
EIB assures Yunus of supporting reform agenda
08:29 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayNicola Beer, the vice president of the European Investment Bank, has assured the interim government of its help in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken.
2 wells to extract 56 Bcf gas, ECNEC clears Tk 646cr project
08:20 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved two gas well drilling projects aimed at meeting the country’s growing energy demand.
Nahid for enhancing film archive's capacity
07:47 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayInformation and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Wednesday, January 8, urged the officials and employees of the Bangladesh Film Archive, BFA, to work sincerely to enhance the capacity of the state-run organisation...
Govt finalises plan to protect marine biodiversity: Rizwana
07:37 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe government has finalised an integrated management plan for the Swatch of No-Ground Marine Protected Area (SONG-MPA) to safeguard marine biodiversity.
PSC for halting swearing-in ceremony for new members
07:29 PM, 08 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has requested the Supreme Court to postpone the oath-taking ceremony for its newly appointed members, originally scheduled for Thursday (January 9).