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BCB in touch with PCB

2024-08-08 12:00:00

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...

Officials and employees demonstrated at central bank

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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

Weather (2024-08-08)

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Water vessels of the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) patrolling

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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

Photo, taken from Gulshan-2 area

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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

HSC exams suspended again

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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 lauds students for helping nation in a critical time

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

BGB seeks public coop to control fleeing through border

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Attorney General Amin Uddin resigns

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

ISPR urges all not to be misled by rumours over Ashulia incident

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

New IGP orders all cops to join in duty within 24 hrs

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Agitation at NBR, field offices

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Chhatra Dal activist shot dead in Pabna

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

EU appeals all in BD to exercise restraint

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Torching Bangabandhu Museum 'dark chapter' in Bangladesh’s history

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Fakhrul greets Khaleda after she is freed

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

No decision yet on Hasina's move from Delhi, says Joy

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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 asks police to take stern action to stop anarchy, looting

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Cocoa rallies as supply concerns linger, arabica hits two-week high

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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's UK envoy expresses allegiance to upcoming interim govt

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Three Feni police stations attacked following Sheikh Hasina's exit

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

PMO Principal Secy Tofazzel Hossain Miah sacked

2024-08-08 00:00:00

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...

Incidents of robbery, theft reported in city

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

Though the prevailing chaotic situation across the country has seemingly eased, law-and-order situation is yet to be restored as a few incidents of robbery and theft were reported from some areas of the city during the last 24 hours.Residents of...

Woes of ride-sharing service providers yet to end

ARAFAT ARA | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

The ride-sharing service providers, particularly drivers, are still grappling with the adverse impact of the unrest that emerged out of the students' job-quota movement but was continuing in different dimensions and intensity until Wednesday.Their income came down to near zero...

BB top brasses resign amid officers' rage

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

Six top officials of Bangladesh Bank (BB), including four deputy governors, were forced to resign on Wednesday amid unrest created by a group of aggrieved officials of the central bank.The agitators demanded the resignation of the governor, deputy governors, and...

Dr Yunus cleared of all charges

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

The Labour Appellate Tribunal in Dhaka has acquitted Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and three other officials of Grameen Telecom in a labour law-violation case.Dr Yunus, Grameen Telecom managing director Ashraful Hassan, and directors Nurjahan Begum and Md Shahjahan...

Shun path of vengeance, nurture love and peace

FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia urged on Wednesday the countrymen to build a society based on love, affection and peace avoiding the path of destruction, revenge and vengeance."Youths of the country have shed their blood to realise...

Apparel exports to US plunge over 10pc

MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-08-08 00:00:00

The country's apparel exports to the United States -- its largest single market -- plummeted more than 10 per cent in the first half of 2024, reaching $3.40 billion.Data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) under the US...

Prayer Timings (2024-08-08)

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Mainul Hasan joins as DMP commissioner

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Newly appointed Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Mainul Hasan joined office on Wednesday, reports BSS.He also requested all members of the DMP and city dwellers to give cooperation in maintaining law and order in the DMP jurisdiction, Assistant Commissioner...