Ceasefire in Gaza: US vetoes move at UNSC
The United States has blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of hostages
UN reiterates hope for free, fair polls in Bangladesh
The UN has reiterated its hope for a free, fair and credible election in Bangladesh
Why do people donate huge sums of money to Pagla Mosque?
The headlines like "19 bags of cash in 8 donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque", and "Tk 5.78cr found in 8 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque" have become a regular feature on newspapers, websites, and TV channels every few months
EC seeks Amu’s explanation for ‘violating electoral rule’
The Election Commission today sought explanation from Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, a candidate from Jhalakathi 2 constituency, for his alleged violation of electoral code of conduct
Amidst a plastic pollution crisis, locals living near Buriganga take up recycling projects
A visit to the banks of the Buriganga River offers a stark glimpse into the plastic pollution crisis in Bangladesh
Fair polls won't leave scope for US sanctions: Quader
There is no logical reason for the USA to impose sanctions on Bangladesh as the upcoming election will be free and fair, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
Bangladesh
Salman F Rahman has no house in his name, shows affidavit
Salman F Rahman does not own a house or an apartment, according to an affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission
TIB awards 3 journos, Taalash programme for investigative reporting on corruption
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today awarded three journalists and Taalash, a TV programme, for their significant role in investigative reporting on corruption
Country's women empowerment fulfils Begum Rokeya's dream: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has fulfilled the dream of Begum Rokeya by advancing enough in the women empowerment sector
23 bags of cash collected from Pagla Mosque's donation boxes
At least 23 bags of money and jwellery were collected from nine donation boxes of Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj this morning
Police disperse Mayer Dak’s rally marking Human Rights Day
A programme of Mayer Dak, a platform for family members of the victims of enforced disappearance, was foiled in the face of police resistance today
PM confers Begum Rokeya Padak 2023 on five noted women
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today conferred the Begum Rokeya Padak 2023 on five women for their outstanding contribution to society, women's education and empowerment
4 Bangladeshis among 50 selected for Elevate Scholarships by INMA, GNI
International News Media Association (INMA) and the Google News Initiative (GNI) have announced 50 winners of the fourth-annual Elevate Scholarship award focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in the news media industry
4 injured in explosion at Munshiganj
Four members of a family sustained burn injuries in a mysterious explosion at a five-storey building at Idrakpur of the Munshiganj town area today
Asia
12 Chinese fighters cross Taiwan Strait
Taiwan said yesterday that 12 Chinese fighter jets and a suspected weather balloon had crossed the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, in a ratcheting up of tensions about a month before the island’s presidential election.
Citizenship in Assam / India’s SC seeks info on Bangladeshi immigrants
India’ Supreme Court yesterday asked the federal government to provide data on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971 and the measures being taken to deal with illegal immigration into the country, particularly in north eastern states.
Don’t engage in ‘confrontation’
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned top EU officials yesterday that China and Europe should not view each other as rivals or “engage in confrontation” due to their different political systems,
FOILED MURDER PLOT / FBI chief to visit India after US raised issue
FBI Director Christopher Wray will visit India next week, officials said, days after Washington accused an Indian government official of directing an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil.
Malaysia trapping tigers after 3 killed
Malaysia has started trapping and relocating tigers after three people were killed by the critically endangered creatures in the past two months, officials said yesterday.
Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack
A zoo in Pakistan has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine cleaning, officials said today
Indonesians protest against Rohingya refugees
More than one hundred Indonesians protested yesterday against Rohingya refugees who arrived on a western island by boat last week, calling for them to be relocated and clashing with police.
China launches world’s first 4G nuclear reactor
China began commercial operations of the world’s first next-generation, gas-cooled nuclear reactor power plant, state media reported yesterday.
World
Israel strikes Gaza after failed UN ceasefire bid
Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza on Saturday after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid to call for a ceasefire in the two-month war
Global warming threshold could be hit temporarily in 2024
Global average temperature could temporarily cross a 1.5-degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) threshold next year, Britain's Met Office said on Friday, a milestone in climate history that could raise alarm at the COP28 summit being held in Dubai
How unhealthy are ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods are commonly portrayed as a modern health scourge: a threat lurking on the shelves of every supermarket linked to obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
At least 11 dead after violent clash in central Mexican town
A violent confrontation between suspected criminals has left at least 11 people dead in the town of Texcaltitlan in central Mexico, state security officials said on Friday
US, UK, Canada sanction dozens on human rights anniversary
Dozens of alleged human rights abusers around the world face new sanctions Friday under a coordinated action by the United States, Britain and Canada to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
US vetoes Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
13 Security Council members voted in favor of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the UAE, while Britain abstained
Gaza’s health system on its knees: WHO
Gaza’s health system is on its knees and cannot afford to lose another ambulance or a single hospital bed more, the World Health Organization warned yesterday.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges
Hunter Biden was indicted late Thursday on multiple counts of tax evasion, the second time this year President Joe Biden’s troubled son has been charged by a special counsel investigating his personal and business dealings.
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With Cyclone Michaung gone, temperature expected to drop
Although the rains that started yesterday under the influence of Cyclone Michaung (pronounced Migjaum) have subsided, the effects of winter are beginning to be felt. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that after the rain stops, the temperature is expected to drop, paving the way for winter
Frequent earthquakes: The big one might be coming
About 100 earthquakes have hit Bangladesh this year, most of them minor tremors of magnitude 3.0 to 4.5
Mahiya Mahi's nomination papers rejected due to signatures
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Cox's Bazar Express sets off on first journey
The Cox's Bazar Express started its maiden journey from Cox's Bazar Railway Station with 1,020 passengers
AL candidate Mustafiz, supporters 'attack' journos
Allegations have been brought against Awami League candidate for Chattogram-16 constituency Mostafizur Rahman of attacking journalists
Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka ranked third on the global list of cities with the worst air quality this morning
Bus falls into ditch in Daudkandi; 24 injured
At least 24 passengers were injured yesterday as a Dhaka bound bus of Miami Paribahan bus fell into a roadside ditch at Raipur of Cumilla's Daudkandi
Robbers kill nightguard, loot 2 jewellery shops
A gang of robbers yesterday killed a nightguard and looted two jewellery shops at Noakhali's Kabirhat upazila early yesterday
BNP to form human chains across the country Sunday: Rizvi
BNP has taken preparations to form human chains across the country, including in the capital, on December 10, marking International Human Rights Day
Unpaid domestic, care work made up 15pc of GDP
The value of women’s unpaid domestic and care work accounted for 14.8 percent of Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021, said a study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) yesterday.
Get out of comfort zones, work together
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber yesterday urged countries to get out of their comfort zones and work together to reach agreement before the two-week summit ends.
Art exhibition ends in M’singh
A three-day art exhibition marking the 109th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin concluded in Mymensingh on Thursday evening.
BNP to form human chains across country tomorrow: Rizvi
BNP has taken preparations to form human chains across the country tomorrow, marking International Human Rights Day.
Dozens killed as Israel ramps up Gaza strikes
Israel sharply ramped up strikes on the Gaza Strip, pounding the length of the Palestinian enclave and killing hundreds in a new, expanded phase of the war that Washington said veered from Israeli promises to do more to protect civilians.
Small initiative, big impact
For decades, Chattogram City Corporation has been struggling with waste management in the port city, the commercial capital and second-largest city in Bangladesh.
