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Committee finds justification for raising age limit for job entry
03:08 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayAbdul Mueed Chowdhury, convener of the committee formed to review the age limit for entering government service, has said that there is justification for increasing the age limit for government jobs.
Traffic resumes on Nabinagar-Chandra highway after 52hrs
03:01 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayAfter 52 hours of disruption, traffic on the Nabinagar-Chandra highway finally resumed as workers lifted their blockade in Ashulia on Wednesday (October 2) around 12:30pm.
Arun River seems pushing Mount Everest higher
02:29 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA new study suggests that Mount Everest could be 15 to 50 meters taller than it would be, thanks to erosion caused by the Arun River.
Italy commits to clearing work visa backlog for Bangladeshis
01:53 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayItalian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro has pledged that his embassy in Dhaka, with reinforcements from Rome, is taking steps to resolve the huge backlog in processing work visas for Bangladeshi nationals.
Fakhrul, Rizvi, 6 others acquitted in car burning case
01:38 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has acquitted eight individuals, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, in a case involving the burning and vandalism of a Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) garbage truck.
Ex-home minister Asaduzzaman fled through illegal channels
01:03 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIn a new development, it has been reported that former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, a key figure in the much-criticised Awami League government, has fled the country.
RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway again
12:59 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayThe ready-made garment workers have once again blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur, demanding jobs and various other issues.
Salman F Rahman placed on fresh 7-day remand
12:27 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has placed Salman F Rahman, the former private industry and investment adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on a fresh seven-day remand in two separate cases.
Invasion into elephant territory fuels tusker-human conflict in Deyang Hills
12:13 PM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayDeyang Hills, on the southern bank of the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram, are home to wild elephants. For centuries, these majestic creatures have roamed the hills. Human settlements and industrial developments have disrupted their habitat, leading to increased human-elephant conflicts.
Iran claims launch of 200 missiles at Israel
11:45 AM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayIran fired 200 missiles at Israel including hypersonic weapons for the first time, state TV reported Wednesday, a barrage that Israel vowed to make Tehran "pay" for.
Ex-PM’s principal secy Kamal, 2 others arrested
11:27 AM, 02 Oct 2024 WednesdayDetectives arrested Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, the former principal secretary and adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Mezbah Uddin, a former secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports; and Adnan, a coordinator of Bashundhara Group, on Wednesday.
Culture secy, 4 addl secys made OSD
09:41 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Affairs and four additional secretaries have been appointed as Officers on Special Duty (OSD).
CID to start money laundering charge inquiry against Jahangir
08:53 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has decided to start inquiry into the allegation of money laundering against Jahangir Alam, who identified him as personal assistant of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dengue: 3 more die, 1144 hospitalised in 24 hours
08:38 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayThree more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 166 this year. During this period, 1,444 more patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Yunus, Modi likely to meet on BIMSTEC summit sidelines
08:13 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayChief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to meet on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand this November.
Home adviser labels long-absent policemen as criminals
06:58 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayHome Adviser Lt Gen Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) has said they considered the police personnel absent from their duties for long as criminal and warned of taking legal action against them.
Joint forces provide support to maintain law and order in garment industry: BGMEA
06:33 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayAbdullah Hill Rakib, Acting President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), expressed thanks and gratitude on behalf of the garment industry to the joint forces for their significant role in maintaining law and order within the sector.
Dengue may turn deadlier in October
06:31 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayDengue cases continue to rise across Bangladesh, with the death toll increasing significantly. September saw a threefold increase in dengue infections compared to August, and experts fear that October could be even worse.
FIFA ban Cameroon football boss Eto'o for 6 months
06:15 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayFIFA banned Cameroon football federation president Samuel Eto'o for six months on Monday over his conduct at a Women's Under-20 World Cup match.
Expats remit Tk 28,856cr in Sept
05:48 PM, 01 Oct 2024 TuesdayExpatriate Bangladeshis sent Tk 28,856 crore (approximately $2.40 billion) in remittances during the month of September, continuing the strong inflows seen in August.