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HC bench to go paper free from Sunday
01:35 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayOpening a new chapter in country's judicial history, a High Court bench is all set to begin paper free judicial proceedings from January 5.
Gold stolen from house: 32 bhoris recovered, 2 arrested
01:24 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayA total of 45 bhoris of gold were stolen from a house in the Adabar area of Mohammadpur, Dhaka, after a locker was broken into. The police have recovered 32 bhories of the stolen gold.
Railway electrification aims to decongest highways
01:24 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayThe government is advancing plans for a ‘Green Railway’ initiative to shift transportation pressure away from roads and mitigate environmental impacts. Bangladesh remains heavily reliant on road transport for both goods and passengers, with 96% of goods from ports transported via road and only 4% using rail or waterways.
Durable Plastic Limited holds int’l dealer conference in Egypt
01:01 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayThe international dealer conference of Durable Plastic Limited, a concern of the country’s leading business conglomerate RFL, was held in Egypt recently. Toukirul Islam, Deputy Managing Director of Durable Plastic Ltd inaugurated the conference in Alexandria, Egypt.
Nationwide campaign on July Proclamation from Jan 6 to 11
12:57 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayThe Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens Committee have announced a series of events, including leaflet distribution, rallies, and public outreach programs, from January 6 to 11 to raise awareness about the 'July Proclamation.'
Myanmar's shadow govt loses ground as China deepens engagement
12:48 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayMyanmar's parallel National Unity Government (NUG) is facing growing challenges in its armed resistance against the military junta as key ethnic rebel groups engage in dialogue with the national army, spurred by China's diplomatic intervention.
BCL office demolished at BAU
12:33 PM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayThe office of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus was demolished by students from Shaheed Shamsul Haque Hall.
India skipper Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket
11:40 AM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayIndia captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but insisted, he was not retiring.
More than 3.5 mn displaced in Myanmar: UN
11:19 AM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayMore than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the country's humanitarian crisis could worsen.
Tahsan gets married
10:43 AM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayPopular singer and actor Tahsan Khan has tied the knot. His wife, Roza Ahmed, is a professional makeover artist. Tahsan confirmed the news to the media on Friday.
Tulip given London flat by developer linked to AL: FT Report
10:17 AM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayTulip Siddiq, the UK’s City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, was given a central London apartment by an individual connected to the party of the ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government, reports the British newspaper The Financial Times.
Judge sets Trump’s hush money sentencing before inauguration
09:30 AM, 04 Jan 2025 SaturdayThe New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.