September 2024

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed optimism yesterday that the interim government would promptly implement the necessary reforms and proceed towards organising a national election. "We hope they will…

An Israeli air strike hit a school in central Gaza on Wednesday, with the Hamas-run territory's civil defence agency reporting that 18 people were killed, including UN staffers, and the military saying it had targeted Palestine fighters.…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in Russia next month, China's foreign minister announced yesterday. The summit of emerging economies will be held from October 22 to 24 in the southwestern Russian city of Kazan,…

Matt Short has thrown down the gauntlet in the race to fill David Warner's opening batting slot in Australia's white-ball sides following Jake Fraser-McGurk's disappointing series against Scotland. Short blasted 41 off 26 balls…

Cristiano Ronaldo says Erik ten Hag's attitude is too negative, urging the Manchester United manager to target the Premier League title even though the club need to "rebuild from the bottom". The Portugal star, who now plays for Al…

While the film industry remains at a standstill, with no updates on new releases or shoots, director Mehedi Hasan has announced that he has signed Shobnom Bubly for his film "Neel Tip". The shooting is set to begin soon, and the director is…

The interim government is actively considering forming a media commission to ensure that the media can operate without obstacles. "Freedom of the press and freedom of expression have already been assured. We have made it clear that…

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the ghosts of the deposed dictator are spreading confusions and engaging in various unethical activities using the name of BNP. "The dictator has been ousted. But the ghosts of the dictator…

Amid labour unrest, a total of 114 garment factories in Gazipur and Ashulia industrial areas were closed yesterday, according to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Of them, 54 suspended production on "no…

Canada has suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel, including a rare move against a US company's Canadian subsdiary's deal with the US government, the foreign minister said Tuesday. All of the export permits had been…