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8 directors to make films on July Uprising
03:54 PM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayUnder the "Remembering Monsoon Revolution" initiative by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, eight filmmakers have been selected to lead workshops and produce medium-length films inspired by the July Uprising.
5 killed as train crashes into microbus in Faridpur
02:47 PM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayFive people were killed and four others injured when a Dhaka-bound train crashed into a microbus at Gerda in Faridpur around 11:30 am on Tuesday. The injured were taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
95 killed in Tibet earthquake
11:17 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayA devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.
220 Bangladeshis stranded at Kolkata airport arrive in Dhaka
10:25 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayA total of 220 Bangladeshis stranded at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, have finally arrived in Dhaka. They were returning to Bangladesh from Malaysia.
Tulip refers herself for investigation over property allegations
09:46 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayTulip Siddiq, the UK’s City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi government.
8 gunmen killed in clash with Mexico security forces
09:17 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdaySecurity forces clashed with gunmen on Monday in one of Mexico's most violent states, leaving eight suspected criminals dead and three police officers injured, authorities said.
Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation
09:04 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayCanada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday, saying he would leave office as soon as his party chooses a new leader, with slumping polls and internal division taking their toll.
Earthquake felt in Bangladesh
08:19 AM, 07 Jan 2025 TuesdayAn earthquake was felt in several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Tuesday morning. The tremor occurred at 7:05 am. However, no damage has been reported so far. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in Tibet, China, with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale.
Commission may quiz Hasina in India on BDR massacre
06:18 PM, 06 Jan 2025 MondayThe National Independent Investigation Commission, tasked with probing the 2009 BDR massacre, has announced that it may travel to India to interrogate Sheikh Hasina, provided the Indian government permits such a move.
Virologists urge not to panic over HMPV
05:55 PM, 06 Jan 2025 MondayConcerns have emerged over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following reports of its outbreak in China, Japan, and cases in Malaysia and India. However, experts in Bangladesh stress that this is not a new virus and its severity remains low.
Metro passengers exempt from VAT for a year
05:04 PM, 06 Jan 2025 MondayPassengers using Dhaka's metro rail system, a fast-growing and essential public transport service, have been exempted from paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on all types of metro rail services. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced that this exemption will remain effective until December 31, 2025.
Promote Bangladesh abroad, Yunus asks BEPZA
04:02 PM, 06 Jan 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to promote Bangladesh abroad and bring more investments to the country's industrial sectors.