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Trump to issue 200 executive orders on first day as president
10:09 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayUS President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact sweeping changes through a flurry of executive orders on his first day back in the White House, pledging to act with "historic speed and strength" immediately after his inauguration.
3 Israeli hostages, 90 Palestinian detainees freed as Gaza truce begins
09:56 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayIsrael released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages, completing the first exchange under a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.
What’re the obstacles to local govt polls before general election?
09:27 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayA recent survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that 65 per cent of citizens favour holding local government elections before the 13th national parliamentary elections. While the major political parties, including the BNP, prioritise national elections, the Election Commission (EC) echoes this sentiment.
UK parliamentary group withdraws report criticising interim govt
01:16 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Commonwealth has withdrawn its controversial report issued last November, criticising the current regime in Dhaka. The report faced backlash for alleged inaccuracies and has since been removed from distribution.
Next election won’t be so easy, Tarique reminds BNP activists
09:48 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayTarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reminded party leaders and activists that the upcoming election will not be as easy as they might think, urging them to remain close to the people, as public support is crucial.
Yunus to leave for Davos to attend WEF on Monday
08:49 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayProfessor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, will travel to Davos, Switzerland, on Monday to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Expatriates send $1.21B in remittances in first 18 days of January
08:22 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayExpatriate Bangladeshis sent over $1.21 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of January in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Yunus to visit ‘Aynaghar’ soon
07:29 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayThe Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances held a meeting with Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the interim government, on Sunday at 5:30 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, Dhaka.
Beijing ready to share hydrological info, lower interest rates for Dhaka
06:16 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayChinese Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, has expressed China's readiness to sign an implementation plan for exchanging hydrological information with Bangladesh and is seriously considering lowering interest rates for the country.
Kazi Nazrul’s grandson succumbs to burn injuries
06:13 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayBabul Kazi, the grandson of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, who sustained burn injuries after a gas lighter exploded in his Banani home in Dhaka early Saturday, has passed away.
BDR carnage: Over 200 granted bail in explosive case
06:02 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayMore than two hundred accused individuals have been granted bail in the explosive substances case related to the BDR carnage in Pilkhana, Dhaka.
Australia to continue support reform initiatives, envoy tells Yunus
05:50 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayAustralia has iterated its support for the Bangladesh interim government and its reform initiatives.