JERUSALEM, Sept 15 (AFP): A Yemeni rebel missile fired from Yemen triggered a rush to shelters in central Israel on Sunday, causing no injuries but again adding to regional tensions nearly a year into the Gaza war.After the incident, AFP...
AMMAN, Sept 15 (Reuters): Jordan's King Abdullah was expected to appoint key palace aide Jafar Hassan as prime minister after the government resigned on Sunday, days after a parliamentary election that saw some gains for the Islamist opposition in the...
PARIS, Sept 15 (BBC): Eight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French police say.Rescue services were alerted after the boat got into difficulty in waters north of Boulogne-sur-mer in the northern Pas-de-Calais...
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (BBC): SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world's first commercial spacewalk.The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37...
ZAMFARA, Sept 15 (Reuters): At least 64 people were feared dead following a boat accident on a river in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, local officials said on Saturday.A wooden boat carrying 70 farmers capsized as it was transporting them...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-16 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Sept 15: The number of dengue cases is increasing at a worrying rate in Cox's Bazar at the present time. Local residents, besides Rohingya people, are being affected increasingly by the mosquito-borne disease, creating a fresh concern. Due...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-16 00:00:00
SYLHET, Sept 15: A vast area of land, mostly cropland, is on the way of disappearing as erosion by the Kushiyara River continues to play havoc in Ajmiriganj upazila of Habiganj district.Erosion has caused damage to the river embankment alongside...
The transition from protest to prosperity in developing democracies often showcases the extraordinary evolution of student activists, who shift from fervent political activism to impactful social entrepreneurship. Initially, these activists are known for their passionate actions and vocal demands for...
The seven-month closure of Jamuna Fertiliser Company Ltd., the country's largest urea producer, due to gas shortage is a matter of grave concern. This shutdown not only poses a significant threat to the livelihood of thousands of workers but also...
Neil Ray | 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Once the cradle of politics, the University of Dhaka (DU) now wants to get rid of politics. It is time that decides the utility of almost everything both in individual and collective life. The toy a child holds dear to...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-09-16 00:00:00
The recent labour unrest in the industrial belts in and around the capital city including Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur that led to the general holiday or closure of some 219 garment factories till Thursday last surprised many. It is not...
The recently published National Thalassemia Survey 2024 revealed an alarming development on the health front: 11.4 per cent of the country's population are thalassemia carriers. Based on this rate, approximately 19.38 million of Bangladesh's 170 million people are thalassemia carriers....
Muhammad Zamir | 2024-09-16 00:00:00
The 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is an important day which commemorates not only the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (sm) but also the day of his demise. It is also known as...
FE Report | 2024-09-15 12:00:00
Bangladesh and the US will sign a Development Objective Agreement during the visit of the high-level US delegation, foreign ministry sources said.The US delegation that will hold talks with different government departments on financial and development support issues arrived in...
BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters): Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, threatening trade retaliation while cajoling key EU states into one-on-one talks on deals and...
The Chief Advisor's Office, or CAO, has sounded a stern warning in the wake of a wave of attacks on shrines, religious, and cultural sites in parts of Bangladesh.A statement sent by the chief advisor's press wing on Saturday warned...
Potential customers visit the Stadium Market to buy charger fans, which are in great demand these days amid unremitting load-shedding of electricity in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country. The snap was shot on Saturday. — FE Photo
Although there has been no gazette notification in this regard from the government, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Saturday called Abu Sayed, who was martyred in the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on July 16, "Bir...
Police arrested a man in connection with harassing and assaulting tourist women in Cox's Bazar sea beach, reports BSS.The arrested was identified as Md Farukul Islam, 22, of KSM Villa at Baharchhara village of Cox's Bazar Sadar thana, said a...
TAHMID SHAKIB | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Dhaka University (DU) has witnessed some remarkable changes since the new administration has taken over charge, following its appointment by the interim government after the deposition of the Awami League regime. After the appointment of the new administration, a series...
COLOMBO, Sept 14 (AFP): The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default.Foreign minister Moosa Zameer said the Indian...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
After nearly four months, Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration would hold its first ECNEC meeting on Wednesday to endorse development projects, officials said on Saturday. During the Sheikh Hasina government, the last meeting was held on May 28 where 11...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Heavy rain, coupled with strong winds, hit Dhaka city on Friday night. It continued throughout Saturday.The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) recorded 24 millimetres of rainfall in the capital in a day."Rain may persist for the next three days due to...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Costs of onion import from India are likely to decrease as the neighbouring country has withdrawn the minimum export price (MEP) as well as slashed the duty by half for the purpose.The Indian government on Friday withdrew the MEP of...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Customs-related irregularities have been detected in power import from India's Adani Group as the legal procedure under Bangladesh's customs has been bent to evade huge taxes.Bangladesh has been importing costly power from Adani's 1,600MW coal-fired power plants in Jharkhand, India,...
FE Report | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Labour leaders on Saturday called upon the readymade garment workers to join their respective workplaces today (Sunday) while factory owners threatened keeping their units shut for an indefinite period if unrest persists.Meanwhile, the advisors of the interim government warned of...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Bangladesh currently reels from load shedding to the tune of around 2,000-3,000 megawatts of electricity daily as the demand far outstrips production, market-insiders say, although much of it can be healed readily.Despite having the shortfall in electricity generation, state-run Bangladesh...
A Dhaka court has placed former Home Affair Minister Asaduzzaman Khan's son Safi Muddaser Khan (Joty) on a four-day remand in a case over attempt to kill a man during the August 5 clash in Ashulia, reports UNB.Dhaka Chief Judicial...
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Johirul Islam alias Rubel shooting students and people with firearms in two hands during the mass upsurge in Rajshahi conducting an overnight drive at Cumilla's Daudkandi, reports BSS."The elite anti-crime force conducted a drive in...
Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, chief of Electoral Reform Commission, has said elections will 'not be unacceptable' without Awami League (AL)'s participation, reports UNB.The AL has completely destroyed the electoral system in this country by conducting 'dummy, one-sided and midnight' elections,...
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