ALEPPO, Nov 30 (Reuters/BBC): Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city on Saturday, three military sources told Reuters, as rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo.The...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
G20 leaders met in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19, 2024 for the 19th summit with an agenda that reflects a shifting global order towards shoring up multilateral consensus before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to power in January next...
Dhaka suffers from severe traffic congestion, compounded by a lack of proper planning to ensure the seamless movement of vehicles. As a highly centralised city with a population exceeding 20 million, Dhaka attracts people seeking better livelihoods and salaries. However,...
The environmental destruction caused by brick kilns is alarming. Despite having policies for constructing and operating brick kilns in the country, these regulations are often disregarded, leading to the proliferation of illegal brick kilns. Many of these have been operating...
Recent roadblocks caused by minor disputes have created chaos for commuters, affecting office workers, patients in need of urgent care, and travellers rushing to catch flights. Such disruptions paralyse daily life and cause significant suffering. While protests are a democratic...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Over diagnosis through excessive tests and unnecessary medication prescribed by some doctors is a common complaint. It is widely alleged that these doctors prescribe many redundant tests and costly medicines more to oblige to diagnosis centres and medicine manufacturers than...
Asjadul Kibria | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
A business conglomerate, now infamous for allegedly siphoning billion of dollars from Bangladesh, has issued a threat to the country's central bank governor, indicating its intention to initiate international arbitration procedures against Bangladesh. This development, stemming from the governor's public...
Though some 170 years have elapsed since the introduction of railway communication in undivided India, the rail service network all over Bangladesh including its Dhaka-Chattogram section still clings to the century-old alignment set by the British. This was due to...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2024-11-30 12:00:00
The release of the Progress Report on the Judicial Reform Roadmap on November 25, spearheaded by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Bangladesh’s judiciary. This milestone reflects the Interim Government’s unwavering dedication...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
A massive traffic snarl-up crippled the northern part of Dhaka city for several hours since Friday afternoon, severely affecting commuters passing through key areas such as Banani, Kakali, Gulshan and Airport roads.According to eyewitnesses, the congestion was particularly intense around...
Palestinians return to Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip after Israeli shelling of the camp stopped on Friday, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. — AFP
An Australian-led international study has revealed that over 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year are linked to air pollution stemming from landscape fires, underscoring the grave health risks associated with such environmental events, reports UNB.The research, conducted by Monash University...
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has instructed relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of all courts throughout Bangladesh, including the protection of judges, lawyers, and court clerks, reports bdnews24.com.The directive came on Thursday following recent disruptions in the...
Seventy-five Bangladeshi expatriates jailed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were released on Wednesday, with plans to return to Bangladesh within a week, reports UNB.Their release is part of a broader effort following the intervention of the interim government led...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Dhaka has expressed deep concern over a violent protest registered by a Hindu organisation, Bongio Hindu Jagran, outside the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata on Thursday afternoon.It strongly condemned the deplorable act of desecrating the national flag of...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
The Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to propose a Tk 13.7 billion allocation reduction in the current fiscal year's revised budget due to sluggish implementation of development projects and low revenue mobilisation. The reduced allocation is Tk 122.03...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Friday underscored the need for a triangular approach to public financial management (PFM), integrating the efforts of the public sector, the private sector, and citizens to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable financial services, reports...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary-general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday that ousted authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina even sitting in India was still continuing conspiracy against the country."The deposed fascist (Sheikh Hasina) is still hatching conspiracy sitting in India...
REZAUL KARIM | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Cold storage owners have suggested the government procure and preserve one million tonnes of potatoes annually to control artificial price hikes of the widely-consumed item, sources say.Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) recently sent the proposal and requested necessary action be...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Prices of edible oils have shot up amid a stoppage in supply of the commodity by refiners despite getting notable tax exemptions weeks ago.Consumers are forced to buy soybean oil and palm oil at much higher than normal rates as...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
China is set to come back for Mongla seaport development as Bangladesh's current interim government may allow Chinese investment in a Tk 40.68-billion project for the upgrade. The Mongla Port Authority has recently sought approval for the China-funded project, insiders...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports totalled $9.51 billion in the first quarter of FY25, reflecting a 2.8 per cent year-on-year decline despite a 7.64 per cent rise from the previous quarter.The sector demonstrated resilience, maintaining steady growth despite domestic political...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Bangladesh's graduation to a middle-income country is deemed premature now and the economic-reform taskforce may recommend delay in the status change that would forfeit its trade and aid benefits. Dr KAS Murshid, the team leader of the taskforce tasked by...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
A little bigger next budget than the current one is being envisaged by the interim government through taking into account prevailing internal and external factors that affect the country's economy, officials said.The budget outlay for fiscal year 2025-26 can be...
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over...
Teen boy dies in Khulna, as 'mosquito coil sparks fire in bus' A teenage transport worker has died as a parked bus caught fire in Khulna city. The incident occurred around 2am on Friday at the Sonadanga Interdistrict Bus Terminal....
Three more persons died of dengue in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year, reports UNB.The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation...
Southern University Bangladesh (SU) organised a rally, among other programmes, to observe its 23rd founding anniversary in Baizid area of the port-city on Tuesday. SU Trustee Board Chairman Industrialist Khalilur Rahman inaugurated the function, chaired by SU Acting Vice Chancellor...
Sommilito Garments Sromik Federation (SGSF) brought out a rally in Mohakhali area in the capital on Friday, voicing their demand for making Amazon pay. — Focus Bangla
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