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Zelenskyy urges westen allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns
10:03 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayVolodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to continue to provide long-term military support to his embattled country, once Donald Trump returns to the White House...
Yunus urges Turkey to relocate factories to Bangladesh
09:52 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, January 9, urged Turkey to bring their technology to Bangladesh, invest more, relocate factories, and use Bangladesh's youth forces...
Govt sent 11 injured abroad for treatment, 28 more to follow: Ministry
08:55 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe interim government has so far facilitated advanced medical treatment abroad for 11 individuals injured during the July-August student-led mass uprising, while the arrangements are underway to send another 28 injured persons for similar care...
Dhaka rejects 'fabricated' allegation of ill-treatment of Indian fishermen
08:06 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has expressed its utter dismay and deep disappointment over the unfounded remarks and fabricated allegations of ill-treatment, including physical abuses, of the detained Indian fishermen by the Bangladesh authorities...
Sohan magic keeps Rangpur unbeaten in BPL
07:27 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayCaptain Nurul Hasan Sohan hammered 30 runs in the last over to help Rangpur Riders grab an unbelievable three-wicket victory over Fortune Barishal in Bangladesh Premier League, BPL, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday, January 9...
Yunus orders immediate steps to solve Ctg waterlogging
06:48 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to resolve the waterlogging problem in Chattogram...
Tk 3,162cr ‘unusual transactions’ in Nixon, Tarin’s accounts
06:08 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Anti-Corruption Commission, ACC, has filed two separate cases against former Awami League lawmaker Mujibur Rahman Chowdhruy, popularly known as Nixon Chowdhruy, and his wife Tarin Hossain on allegations of making around Tk 3,162 crore unusual transactions and amassing illegal wealth of about Tk 19.50 crore...
Govt won’t unilaterally issue ‘Proclamation of the July Revolution’: Mahfuj
05:55 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe interim government has reaffirmed that the Proclamation of July Revolution will not be issued unilaterally by the government. Instead, it will be formulated based on proposals from students...
Holding fair, transparent, acceptable polls the lone goal: CEC
05:33 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin emphasised the Election Commission's commitment to conducting fair, transparent, and acceptable elections, stating, "Our goal is clear, and we have no doubts about achieving it."
Meta oversight board flags concerns over axing fact-checkers
05:23 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe co-chair of Meta's oversight board, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, has expressed "serious concerns" about the potential fallout from Meta's decision to discontinue third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram...
China cooks up economic growth with appliances
05:12 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Chinese government has expanded its consumer trade-in programme to include kitchen appliances like microwave ovens, dishwashers, rice cookers, and water purifiers. The scheme offers discounts of up to 20% on new goods, aiming to stimulate the country’s struggling economy.
Traven ban on ex-minister Mujibul, ex-MP Zinnah
05:08 PM, 09 Jan 2025 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday, January 9, imposed a travel ban on Awami League government’s Railways Minister Mujibul Haque and former Bogura-2 AL lawmaker Md Shariful Islam Zinnah over graft allegations...