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Fire halts COP30 talks in Brazil; 13 treated for smoke inhalation
09:02 AM, 21 Nov 2025 FridayTalks at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were preparing to try to land a deal to strengthen international efforts to address the climate crisis.
Jatiya Party among 7 excluded as EC concludes dialogue
08:44 AM, 21 Nov 2025 FridayThe Election Commission (EC) has held dialogues with political parties ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.
Gold prices drop by Tk 1,353 to Tk 2.08 lakh per bhori
10:11 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has decreased the prices of gold, with 22-carat gold declining by Tk 1,353 to Tk 2,08,167 per bhori (11.664 grams). Besides, jewelers reduced the prices of 21-carat gold by Tk 1,307 to Tk 1,98,696 per bhori, 18-carat by Tk 1,108 to Tk 1,70,318.
South Africa says US boycott of G20 is ‘coercion by absentia’
10:00 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdaySouth Africa has accused the US of attempting “coercion by absentia” after Donald Trump’s administration confirmed it would boycott the G20 meeting in Johannesburg and said no final statement by G20 leaders could be issued without its presence.
US demand sparks 20% jump in Bangladesh RMG exports
09:44 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has posted a strong rebound in the US apparel market, registering a 19.82 per cent surge in export value during January-August 2025, according to newly released US trade data.
Messe Frankfurt picks Bangladesh as focus country for Techtextil, Texprocess 2026
09:25 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayMesse Frankfurt revealed that Bangladesh has been chosen as the official Focus Country for Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. The twin exhibitions will take place from 21-24 April 2026 at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre in Germany.
Dhaka may seek ICC help to extradite Hasina, Kamal: Asif Nazrul
09:01 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday, November 20, said the government would soon decide whether an approach can also be made to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to bring convicted Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan back to Bangladesh.
Western Marine Shipyard delivers 3 landing crafts to UAE firm
08:46 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayIn a milestone for Bangladesh’s export-driven manufacturing sector, Western Marine Shipyard Limited officially handed over three state-of-the-art landing crafts to Marwan Shipping Limited, a prominent UAE-based maritime company, in a ceremony held today on the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram on Thursday.
Arson attack at DUCSU member Rafia's home
08:27 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayMiscreants have set fire to the gate of the ancestral home of Umma Uswatun Rafia, Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) executive member, in Mymensingh city.
AIUB and AKCNC forge education alliance to transform nursing, public health education
08:08 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayThe American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and the Amjad Khan Chowdhury Nursing College (AKCNC), an initiative of Sun Healthcare Foundation under the PRAN-RFL Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise nursing and public health training in Bangladesh.
Car plunges off Ctg elevated expressway, 1 killed, 4 fighting for life
07:31 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayA tragic scene unfolded in Chattogram on Thursday afternoon when a speeding car skidded off the city’s elevated expressway and crashed onto the road below – killing one pedestrian and leaving four others critically injured.
Referendum law likely within days, says Asif Nazrul
07:16 PM, 20 Nov 2025 ThursdayThe long-awaited referendum law is set to be enacted within the next few working days, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul announced on Thursday.