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Govt to buy 1.10cr litres soybean oil, 10,000 tonnes lentil
05:59 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe government on Thursday approved separate proposals for procuring 1.10 crore litres of edible oil, 10,000 metric tonnes of lentil and 1,00,000 tonnes of fertilizer to meet the growing demand of the country...
6 more members appointed to PSC
05:29 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdaySix more members have been appointed to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, PSC, in an effort to bring pace in the recruitment process...
43rd BCS: Intel reports declare 227 candidates unsuitable for govt jobs
05:20 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayA total of 227 candidates recommended by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for recruitment were declared unsuitable for public service based on intelligence reports, according to the Ministry of Public Administration.
Met office forecasts thick fog across January
04:54 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD, has forecasted that there will likely be dense fog in January, resulting in severe cold across the month...
BYD chases Tesla for global EV leadership
04:40 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayChinese automaker BYD saw a significant sales boost at the close of 2024, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's top-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker.
LPG prices remain unchanged in January
04:07 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, BERC, has announced that prices of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) will remain the same of December in January...
VAT hike won’t significantly affect commodity prices: Salehuddin
03:44 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayFinance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said that even with the increase in VAT on certain products, there will be minimal impact on the prices of goods. He shared this in response to questions after a Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase meeting on January 2.
The risk of regional war and fatal consequences in Palestine in 2025
03:06 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rooted in deep historical, political, and territorial disputes, has remained a central source of instability in the Middle East for over a century. By 2025, the risk of this conflict escalating into a regional war involving multiple nations has grown significantly. This heightened risk stems from a complex interplay of national rivalries, political fragmentation, international interventions, and the unwavering aspirations of Palestinian liberation movements.
South Korea’s impeached president resists arrest over martial law bid
02:17 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayImpeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained defiantly inside his residence resisting arrest for a third day on Thursday after vowing to "fight" authorities seeking to question him over his failed martial law bid.
RU students lock admin building over 3 demands
02:04 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayA group of students at Rajshahi University (RU) locked the Syed Nazrul Islam Administrative Building on Thursday to press for three demands, including the cancellation of the dependent quota. They stated that the lock would remain in place until their demands are met, and no one would be allowed to enter or exit the building.
Political debates mask AL’s graft, theft, looting: Fakhrul
01:37 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the Awami League of exploiting political debates to divert attention from its alleged corruption, theft, and looting.
Court denies bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das again
01:26 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayChinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and expelled ISKCON leader, has once again been denied bail in a sedition case.
Additional VAT to bite consumers at IMF pressure
01:12 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayUnder pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government is set to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Supplementary Duty Act, potentially raising VAT and supplementary duties on 65 essential goods and services.
Special cell collecting photos, videos of mass uprising
12:58 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayIn an effort to collect and preserve the significant history of the July-August mass uprising, a special cell formed under the Ministry of Health Services is gathering photos, video footage, statements, and articles or reports published in print and electronic media related to the movement.
8 trainee SIs dismissed for disciplinary breaches
12:23 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Police Academy in Sarada has dismissed eight more trainee Sub-Inspectors (SIs) on grounds of "disciplinary breaches."
Country's total voters reach 12.37cr, 18.33 lakh new voters
12:17 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has released the draft voter list for 2025, revealing that the total number of registered voters in the country has risen to 12,36,83,512, marking a growth rate of 1.50%.
One killed as Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s hotel
11:56 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayAt least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday.
Anjana on life support
11:32 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayRenowned actress and dancer Anjana Rahman was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital and placed on life support on Wednesday following a deterioration in her health, confirmed her son Nishat Moni to Jago News.
Dense fog in capital as winter intensifies
11:16 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe severity of the cold has increased in the capital, along with the rest of the country. Dense fog was observed in various parts of the city from early Thursday morning, with some areas remaining shrouded in fog even after 10:00 am as the winter chill settled heavily over the entire city.
Shanto steps down as T20I captain
10:34 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayNazmul Hossain Shanto has officially announced his decision to step down as the captain of Bangladesh's T20I team. A reliable source from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that Shanto has communicated his decision, stating that he no longer wishes to lead the T20I side.