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BD, US discuss tackling graft, money laundering

Bangladesh and the United States have discussed ways for strengthening collaboration to counter corruption, tackle money laundering, and recover stolen assets, reports UNB.The issues were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Secretary (FS) Md Jashim Uddin and Acting Coordinator for Global Anti-Corruption Shelby Smith-Wilson in Washington, said the Ministry of...

Army Chief calls on Chief Adviser

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, reports UNB.During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser about the ongoing activities of the Army besides exchange of greetings.Meanwhile, the Chief Adviser gave the necessary guidance to the Chief...

CJ urges all to continue fight against injustice

Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Refaat Ahmed has called upon the countrymen to work together against the society's injustice and discrimination rising above communal narrowness, reports BSS.The chief justice urged particularly those who are involved in legal professions to ensure justice through working ceaselessly against unfairness and discrimination as well as...

Durga Puja ends with immersion of idols _

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the Bangalee Hindu community, has drawn to a close through the immersion of idols of the goddess in the waters, report agenciesIn Dhaka, thousands of devotees gathered along the banks of the Buriganga River to witness the emotional farewell to the goddess on...

DU Charukola's 'Boipoka': More than a book seller

On the bustling streets in front of Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts stands a humble mobile bookstall, an emblem of intellectual resistance. Its curator, Madhumandal, shared his journey with The Financial Express, shedding light on the philosophy behind his unique endeavour."I conquered my ignorance through the power of books....

Hajj pilgrims must complete registration by Oct 23

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has brought forward the primary registration deadline for Hajj pilgrims to ensure efficient management of the pilgrimage, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, the ministry's Hajj wing announced that the primary registration formalities must be completed by Oct 23.As per the roadmap set by Saudi Arabia, the government...

Ex-NSI director Monirul sent to jail

A Dhaka court has sent former director (Border) of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) Commodore Monirul Islam to jail on Sunday, rejecting bail petition, reports BSS.Investigative Officer (IO) of the case produced Monirul, who was arrested in a case filed over the killing of a teenager Bahadur Hossain Moni in...

Low pressure over Bay likely in 48 hours

Another low pressure area is likely to be formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal during 48 hours from 9:00 am on Sunday, said a Met office bulletin, reports UNB.Southwest monsoon has withdrawn, except from Chattogram, and conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of southwest monsoon from rest part of...

Three snatchers on remand

A Dhaka court has placed three alleged snatchers on a one-day remand on Sunday in a case filed over the robbery near the puja mandap in the capital's Tantibazar, reports BSS.The accused are Askash (23), Ridoy (23) and Jibon (19).Sub-Inspector (SI) of Kotwali police station Shibbir Ahmed produced the three...

Weather (2024-10-14)

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country6:00 pm today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly...