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National

SC hearing on caretaker government review petitions Nov 17

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set November 17 for the hearing of three review petitions concerning the cancellation of the caretaker government system, which was abolished by the 16th amendment to the constitution. Initially scheduled for Thursday, the hearing was

Dana intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The severe cyclonic storm Dana over East-central Bay and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal moved North-Northwestwards and now lies over West-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay and it is likely to intensify further over the time. The cyclone was centered at 6 am today

Met office predicts rain at most places over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (October 24) predicted rain at most places over the country for the next 24 hours from this morning as the cyclonic storm Dana over southeast Bay and adjoining west central Bay intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lies over Northwest Bay

Daily Sun marks 14th anniversary today

The Daily Sun celebrates its 14th anniversary today with a festive mood and a reaffirmed commitment to promoting democracy, justice, and socioeconomic progress. The newspaper, under the East West Media Group Limited (EWMGL), has emerged as a trusted source of news despite shifting

Primary registration for Hajj to continue till Nov 30

The primary registration for Hajj will continue till November 30. The Ministry of Religious Affairs today issued a special notification to this end. As per the notification issued on August 25 last, pre-registered individuals wishing to go for Hajj have been requested to deposit

India seeks stable, positive relationship with Bangladesh: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma reiterated that New Delhi would continue to seek a stable, positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh built upon interdependencies, in which people of both countries remain the main stakeholders. He made the remark while

Former EC secretary Helal held in Chattogram

Members of police arrested Helal Uddin Ahmed, former secretary of Election commission (EC), from Khulshi area of Chattogram city on Wednesday (Oct 23) evening. An official of Chattogram Metropolitan Police, keeping identity anonymity, confirmed the matter to Banglanews. He said

New constitution will be written for Bangladesh: Student leaders

Student leaders, who led the ouster of the Awami League regime on 5 August, on Wednesday declared they would throw out the country’s constitution, written in 1972, and draft a new one. Those who were in favour of the July-August mass uprising cannot support the 1972 constitution

President's removal issue political not constitutional: Nahid

Information Adviser Nahid Islam today (Oct 23) said the president's removal issue is political, not constitutional, and a decision can be taken through national consensus in this regard. Nahid made the remark while talking to reporters at the secretariat in Dhaka. "Whether

US Charge d’Affaires calls on Chief Adviser

Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Dhaka Helen LaFave called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday (Oct 23) at the State Guest House Jamuna. They discussed issues of mutual interest and followed up on the key points discussed during the recent

Rail link to Khulna snapped as train derails in Chuadanga

Rail communication between Khulna and the rest of the country was cut off early Wednesday (Oct 23) when eight oil tankers of a Khulna-bound freight train derailed near Ansarbaria station in Jibannagar Upazila, Chuadanga. According to Uthli Railway Station Master Mintu Kumar, the train,

Govt favours law adviser’s opinion on President: CA’s press wing 

Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir on Tuesday said that the interim government supported the Law Adviser Asif Nazrul's opinion that President Mohammed Shahabuddin made a "lie" regarding the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation letter.

BSMMU VC urges not to spread rumours about CA's treatment

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Md Sayedur Rahman has asked all not to spread rumours over a medical team formed on Tuesday for the treatment of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. "A medical team has been constituted today

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announces central committee

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced a four-member central committee tonight. The committee was announced at a press conference at 8:00pm at the Central Shaheed Minar premises. Hasnat Abdullah was made the convenor, Arif Sohel member secretary, Abdul Hannan Masud chief

Law enforcers stop agitators from breaking Bangabhaban barricade

Members of Law enforcement agencies fired sound grenade after a group of protesters attempted to break through the security barricade in front of Bangabhaban in Dhaka around 8:30pm on Tuesday. Members of the army and police were seen to stop them. However, to bring the situation

BGB seizes Indian goods worth over Tk 1.62cr  

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a raid at the border areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj seized smuggled Indian products worth Tk1.62 crore in the last 24 hours. BGB’s Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) Lt Colonel Md Hafizur Rahman confirmed the matter. He said BGB personnel

Students demand President's resignation, ban on BCL

Students staged a demonstration at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Tuesday (October 22), presenting a five-point demand, including the resignation of Bangladesh President Shahabuddin. The event was attended by Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination

DMP arrests 11, files 11 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (Oct 22), arrested 11 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

157 more Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

One hundred and fifty seven more stranded irregular Bangladeshi migrants returned home today (October 22) from Libya. The repatriation has taken place under the joint initiative of the foreign ministry, Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli and the International Organization for Migration

Azerbaijan, Bangladesh look for deeper ties

Non-resident ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bangladesh Elchin Huseynli called on Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. During the meeting, the upcoming COP-29 summit in Baku, energy, trade, business cooperation, and a planned air services