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ZI Khan Panna, BGB chief among 180 sued for attempt to murder

News —20 October, 2024 15:56

A case was filed against 180 people including human rights activist and lawyer ZI Khan Panna and former Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)…

ZI Khan Panna, BGB chief among 180 sued for attempt to murder

Govt to crack down on price-hike syndicates

Labour and Employment adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan on Saturday…

Govt to crack down on price-hike syndicates
BNP calls for unity against Awami fascism's revival

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday urged democratic…

BNP calls for unity against Awami fascism's revival

Gono Forum calls for national unity, fair polls under competent EC

Gono Forum calls for national unity, fair polls under competent EC

Extending wholehearted support to the interim government for a free and fair election, Gono Forum on Saturday called for a national unity to address the challenges and proceed towards…

Govt resumes dialogue with political parties this afternoon

Govt resumes dialogue with political parties this afternoon

The advisers council led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, will hold dialogues with political parties today on continuation of its new round of political dialogue. "As part…

Drone attack launched toward Netanyahu's house

Drone attack launched toward Netanyahu's house

Israel’s government said a drone was launched toward the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue…

Egypt replaces intel chief  Abbas Kamel to cope with evolving challenges

Egypt replaces intel chief Abbas Kamel to cope with evolving challenges

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the powerful general intelligence agency on Wednesday, appointing the outgoing chief…

Ex- minister Kamal Majumder caught

Ex- minister Kamal Majumder caught

Police early today arrested former state minister for industries and ex-parliament member of Dhaka-15 constituency Kamal Ahmed Majumder. Kafrul police arrested him from a house in…

Hamas mourns Sinwar, vows no hostage deal until war ends

Hamas mourns Sinwar, vows no hostage deal until war ends

JERUSALEM, Oct 19, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Hamas vowed Friday not to release the hostages seized during its October 7 attack on Israel until the Gaza war ends, as it mourned the death of…

Israeli strike kills 33 in Jabalia

Israeli strike kills 33 in Jabalia

Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike near Jabalia in the territory's north killed 33 people at a refugee camp overnight from Friday to Saturday. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal announced "33 deaths and dozens of wounded", while a medical source at the Al-Awda hospital told AFP that it had registered 22 dead and 70 wounded after the strike on the Tal al-Zaatar camp for Palestinian refugees.

ACC moves to dismantle movement inside Palli Bidyut

ACC moves to dismantle movement inside Palli Bidyut

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is going to take legal action against officials of the Rural Electrification Board who were behind a threat to abstain from work and even shutdown…

'Aynaghar': Shocking details from inside Hasina's secret jail

'Aynaghar': Shocking details from inside Hasina's secret jail

Months after a student-led protest in Bangladesh snowballed into a full-blown anti-government movement and led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster, horrifying details have emerged about the…

Egg price drops by Tk 25-30 per dozen

Egg price drops by Tk 25-30 per dozen

Due to the steps taken by the government, the price of egg at the retail level dropped by Tk 25 to 30 per dozen at different markets in the capital. To make egg affordable to people,…

Over 4cr Bangladeshis trapped in extreme poverty: UNDP

Over 4cr Bangladeshis trapped in extreme poverty: UNDP

Some 4.17 crore people in Bangladesh are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5% of the population facing severely dire conditions, according to a latest report. The report, titled “Global…

Tarique seeks pragmatic steps from govt for market control

Tarique seeks pragmatic steps from govt for market control

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the interim government to take pragmatic steps as a priority to control the rising prices of essential goods to ease the financial…

Yunus undergoes minor medical procedure at CMH

Yunus undergoes minor medical procedure at CMH

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus underwent a minor medical procedure to remove a skin lesion at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, on Thursday. He resumed his duties this morning (Friday), the chief adviser's press wing said today. Prof Yunus will meet leaders of several political parties on Saturday as part of the ongoing dialogue with them.

BNP for bringing back Hasina to face trial

BNP for bringing back Hasina to face trial

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday alleged that India is supporting crimes and pampering killers by providing refuge to Sheikh Hasina. “Our neighbouring…