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Bangladesh defeat West Indies by 27 runs, clinch T20I series
11:21 AM, 18 Dec 2024 WednesdayTaskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching 27-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International of a three-match series at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Tuesday.
Death toll rises to 3 in Tabligh factional clash
10:11 AM, 18 Dec 2024 WednesdayThe death toll in the clash between two factions of Tabligh Jamaat at the Bishwa Ijtema ground in Tongi, Gazipur, has risen to three.
Yunus to address Al-Azhar University on Dec 19
09:42 AM, 18 Dec 2024 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech at Al-Azhar University in Cairo December 19.
Chief Adviser heads to Cairo for D-8 summit
09:22 AM, 18 Dec 2024 WednesdayProfessor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, has departed for Egypt to attend the D-8 Summit. His flight left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:20 am on Wednesday (December 18), heading for Cairo.
Canada announces new border rules following Trump tariff threat
08:32 AM, 18 Dec 2024 WednesdayCanada has promised to implement a set of sweeping new security measures along the country's US border, including strengthened surveillance and a joint "strike force" to target transnational organised crime.
UGC to be university commission: Shafiqul
09:49 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said the government will rename the University Grants Commission, UGC, into the University Commission...
National polls by June 30, 2026: Shafiqul
08:49 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said the next general elections will be held by June 30, 2026, as per the roadmap announced by the Chief Adviser...
Russia paves way to remove Taliban from 'terror' list
08:24 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayRussia's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that could pave the way for Moscow to lift its designation of the Taliban as a banned "terrorist" organisation...
Current interim govt can be transformed into caretaker govt: AG
08:11 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe current interim government can be transformed into a caretaker government during the election period, said Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman. The Attorney General shared this opinion on Tuesday (December 17) after the High Court verdict declared parts of the Fifteenth Amendment Act to the Constitution inconsistent and void, particularly sections abolishing the non-partisan caretaker government system.
Agents of conspirators infiltrated BNP: Tarique
07:57 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that the upcoming elections will be more challenging than any in the past and urged party leaders and activists to prepare thoroughly. At the same time, he cautioned them to remain vigilant against internal conspirators.
Commission traces 8 secret detention centres of AL era
07:55 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance has identified more than eight secret detention centres of fallen Awami League era operated by different security agencies in Dhaka and Chattogram...
Unstoppable human trafficking in Cox's Bazar, Rohingyas targeted
07:37 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayHuman trafficking along the coastal areas of Cox’s Bazar has intensified during the dry season, despite efforts by law enforcement. Trafficking rings are exploiting the 33 Rohingya camps in Ukhia-Teknaf and preying on impoverished individuals across the country, offering false promises of reaching Malaysia or other countries at low costs and without visas.
Entire production of Payra power plant closed
06:39 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe entire production of the Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant in Patuakhali’s Amtali has been closed for a week...
An Education Commission most urgent now: Bangla Academy DG
06:19 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayBangla Academy Director General Professor Mohammad Azam has emphasized the immediate need for an Education Reform Commission to address the country's educational challenges.
Bhashani biopic in the making
05:53 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayRenowned filmmaker Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond is set to bring the life of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani to the silver screen through a biopic titled Bhasani. Maulana Bhasani, revered as a champion of the oppressed, played a crucial role in Bangladeshi politics and dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of marginalized and hardworking people.
Ramos-Horta lauds Yunus’s role in fighting global poverty
05:17 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayVisiting Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on Tuesday appreciated the contribution of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to combating poverty around the world...
National elections to be held on ballots, not EVMs: CEC
05:04 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has announced that the upcoming national elections will be conducted using ballot papers, not Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Lottery results of school admissions published
04:53 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe lottery results of admissions in Class I to IX to the country’s all public and private schools have been published...
Israeli attacks kill 14 in Gaza amid reports of ceasefire deal
04:24 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayAt least 14 people have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza this morning, including 10 when Israeli fighter jets bombed a residential building in Gaza City, amid reports of ceasefire talks inching closer to an agreement...
ICT asks IGP to explain Obaidul’s whereabouts amid arrest warrant
04:22 PM, 17 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to explain how former government minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader evaded arrest despite an existing warrant issued for his alleged involvement in the July-August massacre.