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Army Chief discusses defence ties, visa facilitation with Canada
05:10 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayChief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, during an official visit to Ottawa, engaged in talks with Canadian officials to enhance defense cooperation and improve visa facilitation services for Bangladeshi nationals, particularly students.
Court exempts Khaleda from Gatco graft case
05:10 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday exempted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, and the party's standing committee members Dr Kandaker Mosharraf Hossain and Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury from Gatco graft case...
Survey finds alarming spike in anti-Muslim bias across Europe
04:46 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayMuslims across Europe are facing a significant rise in racism, largely driven by "dehumanizing anti-Muslim rhetoric," according to the EU’s leading rights agency. A recent survey conducted by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) revealed that nearly half of Muslim respondents had experienced discrimination in recent years.
Coastal areas on tidal surge risk from Cyclone Dana
04:10 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayCyclone Dana continues to intensify, raising concerns for the coastal areas of Bangladesh.
BCS exam attempts limited to three
04:08 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe government has decided to limit the number of attempts for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations to a maximum of three per candidate...
Commodity duty waiver yields little impact, only egg prices drop
03:27 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayDespite the interim government’s recent decision to waive duties on six essential commodities—rice, oil, sugar, onions, potatoes, and eggs—only egg prices have seen a reduction, while the cost of other items has either remained stable or increased.
Govt to raise govt jobs age limit to 32yrs
02:50 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe interim government's advisory council approved a draft ordinance on Thursday to raise the age limit for applying to government jobs in Bangladesh to 32 years.
Titumir students block Mohakhali road, demand separate university
02:41 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayA group of students of Titumir College blocked the road at the Mohakhali intersection in the capital on Thursday, demanding the establishment of a separate public university for the seven affiliated colleges.
Cyclone Dana to have minimal impact on Bangladesh
02:18 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayMeteorologists predict that the cyclone’s impact on Bangladesh will be limited. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in India, likely along the West Bengal or Odisha coast. While the coastal districts of Khulna and Barishal in Bangladesh may experience some effects, the overall impact is expected to be less severe, with the possibility of rain across the country.
Chaos at Secretariat: 26 students arrested, 28 released
02:17 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayFifty-four students were detained for causing chaos after entering the Secretariat to demand the cancellation of the HSC exam results. The police have filed a case with Shahbagh police station regarding the incident.
Advisory Council meets over pressing issues
01:28 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe interim government’s advisory council, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is currently holding a meeting to discuss several pressing matters. The meeting began at 11:30am on Thursday (October 24) at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon and was on till filing of this report at 12:40pm.
Hajj registration to continue till Nov 30
12:42 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe primary registration for Hajj will continue till November 30. The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday issued a special notification to this end.
South Africa crush Bangladesh by 7 wickets in first Test
12:19 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdaySouth Africa cruised to a seven-wicket first Test win over Bangladesh Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Hearing on 3 petitions to restore caretaker govt on Nov 17
12:11 PM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 17 on three separate petitions seeking a review of the judgement that abolished the caretaker government system.
Ex-senior secretary Mostafa Kamal arrested
11:35 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayFormer senior secretary of the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mostafa Kamal, was arrested in the capital on Thursday. Rezaul Karim Mallik, Chief of the Detective Branch of Police, confirmed this information to Jago News.
South Africa need 106 to win first Bangladesh Test
11:18 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdaySouth African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada had figures of 6-46 to bowl out Bangladesh for 307 on day four of the first Test.
Cyclone Dana set to make landfall in Odisha tonight
10:17 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayCyclone Dana is projected to make landfall along the Odisha-West Bengal coast in India between October 24 and 25.
887 shelters prepared to tackle cyclone ‘Dana’ in Satkhira
09:53 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayIn anticipation of the potential damage from Cyclone ‘Dana’ and to ensure the safety of lives and property, a total of 887 cyclone shelters and evacuation centers have been prepared in Satkhira district. These shelters can safely accommodate 443,500 people.
Severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ approaches Bangladesh coast
09:18 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayThe severe cyclonic storm "Dana," currently positioned over the Eastcentral and Westcentral Bay of Bengal, has moved in a north-northwesterly direction and now lies over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay.
5 killed in terror attack on Turkish aerospace company
08:26 AM, 24 Oct 2024 ThursdayArmed assailants launched a deadly “terror” attack on Turkey’s state-run aerospace company near the capital Ankara on Wednesday, government officials said.