Gold prices rose more than 1 per cent on Thursday, supported by firm safe-haven demand and growing expectations for a sizeable interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve in September, reports Reuters.Spot gold rose 1.3 per cent to $2,413.19...
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters): Oil prices held steady on Thursday after two sessions of gains, with growing supply risks in the Middle East offsetting demand concerns that had pushed prices to their lowest since early 2024 at the start of...
Majority of Americans believe upcoming election vital to future of democracyNEW YORK, Aug 08: Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the...
BARCELONA, Aug 08 (BBC): Police in Barcelona are hunting for the separatist former leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, who made a dramatic return to Spain after a seven-year exile despite facing an outstanding arrest warrant.The Mossos d'Esquadra - Catalan police...
PARIS, Aug 08 (AFP): Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a global analysis said Thursday.High nighttime temperatures can become dangerous if they prevent the human body...
TEL AVIV, Aug 08 (Reuters/AFP): Israel's ambulance service has stocked blood supplies in a fortified underground centre, factories have moved out hazardous materials and municipal authorities are checking bomb shelters and water supplies as the country waits for a threatened...
KYIV, Aug 08 (AP): Russian troops are fighting Ukrainian forces in the third day of one of the largest cross-border incursions of the war, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.A ministry statement said the Russian military and border guards have...
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7 (Reuters): Walt Disney reported on Wednesday quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, buoyed by the success of animated Pixar film "Inside Out 2", which helped overcome a profit decline at theme parks.Shares of the company...
Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief executive, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, said on Wednesday that they are in discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan scheduled from August 21, reports Cricbuzz. PCB has offered...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials and employees demonstrated at the central bank on Wednesday, demanding resignation of the BB governor, four deputy governors and the BFIU chief. — Focus Bangla
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met...
Two water vessels of the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) patrolling in the country's waters, as the agency has strengthened its surveillance to prevent Rohingya infiltration from Myanmar. — BCG Photo
The photo, taken from Gulshan-2 area on Wednesday, shows normalcy started returning in the capital gradually - two days after the regime change - with some increase in traffic on the roads. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been suspended once again amid the prevailing situation in the country, reports bdnews24.com.The public exams will not resume from Aug 11, as previously announced, and a new schedule will be released...
BRAC University on Wednesday lauded the students who are cleaning roads and controlling the traffic amid a lack of police presence and discipline among the general public following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Government a couple of days ago, says...
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has called for public cooperation to prevent unauthorised border crossings, reports UNB.In a message issued on Wednesday, the BGB requested assistance from all citizens to curb fleeing the country through the borders.The BGB has provided...
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Senior Advocate Abu Mohammad (A M) Amin Uddin resigned from the post of attorney general on Wednesday. He submitted his resignation letter to the President, showing personal difficulties. In the letter he said, "I like to express my gratitude for...
The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) on Wednesday urged all not to be misguided by rumours being spread through social media over an incident at Savar's Ashulia, reports UNB.In a press release, the ISPR, said, "Aiming to protect the...
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam has ordered all policemen, who fled during the turmoil or are absent from their respective workplaces, to join duty within 24 hours, reports UNB.The IGP came up with the order...
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Agitation broke out at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and its field offices on Wednesday, demanding arrest of its chairman for criminal offences and for harassing Dr Mohammad Yunus by abusing tax law.The NBR officials said its chairman Abu...
PABNA, Aug 07 (UNB): A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as a Sachin Biswas Saju,22, son of the late Bilat Biswas from Notun Rupur...
The European Union (EU) Heads of Mission in Dhaka has urgently appealed to all parties to exercise restraint, reject communal violence and uphold the fundamental human rights of all Bangladeshis, reports BSS.The European Union (EU) Heads of Mission in Dhaka...
The arson attack on Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Road No. 32 in Dhanmondi will remain a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh, and those perpetrators will be punished some day, said Bangabir Kader Siddique, reports bdnews24.com.After Sheikh Hasina resigned...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has greeted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia who was 'freed' from a prison sentence for corruption following a mass movement that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government, reports bdnews24.com.Fakhrul went to Evercare Hospital at 11:30...
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy says no decision has been made yet over the ousted prime minister's move to anywhere else from India's capital New Delhi, where she took refuge after leaving the country, reports bdnews24.com.The...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday asked the police to take strict action to control the anarchic situation and looting, reports UNB.He said this when newly appointed Inspector General of Police ( IGP) Mainul Islam went to meet the President at...
LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters): ICE cocoa futures rallied on Wednesday as investors remained concerned about supply tightness, while arabica coffee hit a two-week peak amid worries about top producer Brazil's crop.December London cocoa rose 3.2 per cent to 5,600 pounds...
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Saida Muna Tasneem has expressed her allegiance in advance with the interim government that will be formed soon, reports UNB.She said they are waiting to receive formal directives from the interim government...
FENI, Aug 07 (UNB):Violent attacks, vandalism and arson targeted three police stations in Feni on Monday night.According to a Feni police official, who requested anonymity, angry mobs attacked Feni model, Daganbhuiyan and Chhagalnaiya police stations, resulting in significant damage and...
The principal secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Mohammad Tofazzel Hossain Miah has lost his job with immediate effect, just 24 hours before he was to get a new boss.Miah recently had his tenure extended for a second time for...
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