Bangladesh, Ethiopia to operate direct flights
Bangladesh and Ethiopia have signed bilateral air service agreement recently to operate direct flights between the two countries
After Tk 8 lakh compensation, 15 Selfie Paribhan buses released from JU
After giving Tk 8 lakh as compensation to the family of Rubel Parvez, a former student of Jahangirnagar University who died after being hit by a bus of Selfie Paribhan, students released 15 of its buses tonight
Return to spirit of universal rights declaration
The UN yesterday urged world leaders to revive the spirit that led to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, to counter today’s widespread oppression and polarisation.
What led to J&K decision by India’s SC?
India’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld a 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to revoke special status for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and split the region into two federally administered territories. Here are some facts about J&K and the constitutional change.
Jailed BNP leader dies in RMCH
A local BNP leader, jailed in Rajshahi Central Jail in a sabotage case, died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital RMCH) today
UN needs $46bn for aid in 2024
The United Nations yesterday appealed for $46 billion in funding for 2024 to help millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the globe, including in the occupied Palestinian territories, Sudan and Ukraine.
Bangladesh
EC plans to deploy armed forces from December 29
The Election Commission is planning to deploy the armed forces for 13 days from December 29 to January 10, said sources.
Barishal, Sylhet to get new police commissioners
The Election Commission yesterday approved the proposal of Police Headquarters to appoint commissioners of two metropolitan police units and five superintendents of police.
Polls clash: 20 including cops hurt in Faridpur
At least 20 people including five policemen suffered injuries as a clash broke out between supporters of Awami League and independent candidates in Saltha of Faridpur yesterday.
Fined, evicted yet in business
An illegal sand business is being run in Char Hogla village under Shambhupura union of Narayanganj by allegedly encroaching a portion of the Meghna.
‘Let’s not cover Dhaka with posters’
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam yesterday warned of stern action if posters are found covering up authentic street art on the city’s walls.
No confrontations, no use of force
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday cautioned the AL leaders running as independents not to engage in confrontations with party nominees or use any force.
Christmas, New Year’s Eve / DMP chalks out security plans for the capital
Dhaka Metropolitan Police has chalked out security plans for the capital on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year’s Eve.
Mohakhali petrol pump fire Death toll rises to 4
The death toll in the explosion that took place at Royal Filling Station in the capital’s Mohakhali on December 6, reached four as two more persons succumbed to their injuries yesterday.
Asia
Positive peace talks held over Myanmar conflict: China
China said yesterday that peace talks had been held over the conflict in northern Myanmar and yielded “positive results”, after weeks of fighting between the country’s junta and ethnic minority armed groups.
China’s carrier passes through Taiwan Strait
A Chinese naval formation led by the Shandong aircraft carried sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taipei’s defence ministry said.
India SC backs govt decision to revoke J&K’s special status
India’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld a 2019 decision by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir and set a deadline of September 30 next year for local polls to be held.
Japan PM to sack key ministers over graft claims: reports
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to fire several top ministers who are reportedly under investigation for alleged fraud, local media said Monday
Modi calls SC verdict on Jammu and Kashmir a 'beacon of hope'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 by his government as "historic" and said "it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh"
China says peace talks held over north Myanmar conflict, 'positive results'
China said Monday that peace talks had been held over the conflict in northern Myanmar and yielded "positive results", after weeks of fighting between the country's junta and ethnic minority armed groups
S CHINA SEA COLLISION / Philippines, China trade accusations
The Philippines and China yesterday traded accusations over a collision of their vessels near a disputed shoalin the South China Sea as tensions over claims in the vital waterway escalate.
MANIPUR VIOLENCE / CBI files chargesheet in Naga woman’s killing
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has filed a charge sheet against nine people in connection with the killing of a 55-year-old Naga woman in Keibi village of Manipur on July 15 by a mob during ethnic clashes in the state.
World
HK ‘patriots only’ polls falls flat with low turnout
A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low voter turnout of 27.5 percent as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll.
Putin critic Navalny missing from prison
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been removed from the penal colony where he had been imprisoned since the middle of last year and his current whereabouts are not known, his allies said yesterday.
Ancient prison bakery found in ruins of Pompeii
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a “prison bakery” where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.
Hunger causing social breakdown
Fighting between Israel and Hamas intensified across Gaza yesterday, and Palestinians and international relief agencies said public order was disintegrating as hunger spread, fuelling fears of a mass exodus to Egypt.
UK PM Sunak ‘deeply sorry’ for pandemic deaths
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday said he was “deeply sorry” for those who lost family during the Covid pandemic as he was quizzed about his actions as finance minister during the global health emergency.
Climate talks in last push over the fate of fossil fuels
UN leaders today urged an end to obstruction hours before a deadline for a deal at a climate summit in Dubai, as oil producers resisted historic calls for the world to wind down fossil fuels
COP28 SUMMIT: Draft deal stops short of calling for fossil fuel’s phase out
A draft of a potential climate deal at the COP28 summit yesterday offered various options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but stopped short of the full “phase out” of fossil fuels many nations have demanded.
UN mission in Mali officially ends after 10 years
The UN mission in Mali officially ended a 10-year deployment in the country on Monday, its spokesperson said, in a pullout ordered by Mali's military leaders.
News Multimedia
Temperatures to start dropping from Tuesday night
Due to the impacts of Cyclone Michaung, the temperature in Tetulia dropped to 13.5 degrees Celsius on December 3. The temperature increased a little after that, but winter has started to set in again
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
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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Man hacked to death by neighbour
A man was hacked to death by his neighbour in Jamalpur’s Islampur upazila yesterday.
Vessel with 1,600-tonne fertiliser capsises in Karnaphuli
One person remained missing after a fertiliser-laden lighter vessel capsised on the Karnaphuli at Chattogram port channel on Sunday night.
3-year-old dies in road accident
A three-year-old boy died in a road accident in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar on Sunday.
Why is Gono Odhikar Parishad not registered?
The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the Election Commission to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to register Gono Odhikar Parishad led by Reza Kibria as a political party.
Dengue claims four more lives
At least four dengue patients died, three from Dhaka, in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Shambhu show-caused
The Electoral Inquiry Committee has issued show-cause notices to Awami League candidate Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu from Barguna-1 constituency and eight other AL leaders for violating the electoral code of conduct.
Hasina doubts if JP will stay in the race
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed doubt whether the main opposition Jatiya Party would keep its word and stay in the electoral race.
6 ‘Ansar Al Islam’ men held
The Rapid Action Battalion yesterday claimed to have arrested six members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam in Rupganj area of Narayanganj.
Onion prices soar despite sufficient supply
The prices of onion have shot up despite adequate supply, according to a Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report -- laying bare the extent of market manipulation by a section of dishonest traders.
Rubaiul Murshed honoured as ‘Kindness Champion’
Dr Rubaiul Murshed, founding chairperson of Shomman Foundation, has been honoured as a “Kindness Champion” by “World Kindness Movement”.
