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Rizwan elected vice chairman of Eastland Insurance
06:30 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayRizwan Rahman, a sponsor director, has been elected vice chairman of Eastland Insurance PLC at the company's 225th Board Meeting held on October 30...
Shakib available for Afghanistan series: BCB president
06:20 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Cricket Board President Faruque Ahmed on Wednesday said that Shakib Al Hasan is available for the upcoming three-match ODIs against Afghanistan...
Bystander killed in rival drug peddlers' shootout in Pallabi
05:59 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayA 26-year-old woman, Ayesha Akter, was killed on Wednesday afternoon amid a gunfight between rival drug peddler groups in Dhaka's Pallabi area...
Govt yet to decide on opening UNHR Office: Touhid
05:39 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said that the government is yet to decide regarding opening of an office of the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) in Dhaka...
Rabada's strikes, Mulder's century pile on the pain for Bangladesh
05:24 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayWiaan Mulder became the third maiden centurion for South Africa in the Chattogram Test, as the visitors completely dominated proceedings on the second day. They declared on 575 for 6m with Mulder, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs hitting centuries...
Flash floods kill 51 in southeast Spain, rescuers say
05:03 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayAt least 51 people have died in flash floods in southeastern Spain, the regional government of Valencia said on Wednesday...
Rickshaw-pullers ask BRTA to set specific design for battery-run rickshaws
04:14 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayPeople with disabilities who serve as the sole breadwinners for their families are urging the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to establish specific standards for battery-run rickshaws and ensure safety measures in their design.
8 districts get new DCs
03:40 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayIn a major reshuffle, the interim government has assigned new deputy commissioners to eight districts...
Govt to procure soybean oil, sugar, chickpeas
03:39 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will procure some 32.60 lakh litres of soybean oil, 10,000 Metric Tons (MTs) of chickpeas and 5,000 MTs of sugar to meet the growing demand of the country ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan...
Elected govt’s term should be 4 years: Hassan Ariff
03:35 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayAF Hassan Ariff, adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, as well as the Ministry of Lands, has said that the term of elected governments should be four years.
3 UPDF activists shot dead in Panchhari
03:25 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayThree activists from the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were killed in an armed attack in Panchhari, Khagrachhari, amid ongoing tensions over establishing supremacy. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning (October 30) at Shanti Ranjan Para in Latiban Union.
Minimum hajj cost set at Tk 4.78 lakh
03:06 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe government announced two Hajj packages for next year, including a more affordable option. Under Package-1, pilgrims can perform Hajj for Tk 4,78,242 — Tk 1,09,145 less than this year’s cost for the same package. Package-2 is priced at Tk 5,75,680.
Have no intentions of entering politics or forming a party: Yunus
02:51 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayDespite having a significant role in transforming the country into a New Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said he has no intentions of entering politics or forming a political party. “Our job is to get things settled and establish a new reform agenda,” he explained, adding that the timeline for elections remains uncertain.
Ronaldo misses penalty as Al Nassr eliminated from Saudi cup
02:10 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayCristiano Ronaldo missed a stoppage-time penalty and his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr were eliminated from the King’s Cup in a 1-0 loss to Al Taawoun.
Pori Moni shares her harrowing jail experience
01:43 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayPorimoni, a prominent name in the film industry, has made a mark with her performances in numerous movies and domestic OTT productions. Renowned for her talent and charm, she has recently taken a step back from the limelight to embrace motherhood, as evident from her vibrant social media posts.
HC scraps 10 sabotage cases against Khaleda
01:19 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe High Court has scrapped ten sabotage cases filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at various police stations, including Kafrul, Darus Salam, and Jatrabari. The High Court bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain passed the order during a hearing on a rule issued in this regard.
Private sector faces key challenges: Law, energy, and finance
01:10 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayAshraf Ahmed, CEO of Riverstone Capital Ltd and President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), shares his perspectives on the private sector's current challenges, policy impacts, and strategic directions in an interview with Jago News staff reporter Md Samiur Rahman Sazzad.
7-college students block Science Lab again, halt traffic
12:43 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayA group of students from the seven affiliated colleges of Dhaka University (DU) resumed their protest by blocking the Science Lab intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday (October 30), demanding the establishment of an independent public university.
4 ministers among 8 remanded
12:19 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayA total of eight individuals, including four former ministers from the Awami League-led government, have been remanded in separate cases.
Embrace reform, justice, and true democracy, Turk tells DU students
12:16 PM, 30 Oct 2024 WednesdayUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasised that citizens should have a genuine role in democratic governance and decision-making. Speaking at Dhaka University on Tuesday, he highlighted the need for "free and fair" elections, which require respecting freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.