Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned to make sure that government procurement goes through competition to become more open and freer. She gave this directive at a cabinet meeting on Monday (23 October). The cabinet committee meeting was held with the prime minister in the chair. Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain briefed about the meeting at the secretariat.
2023-10-24
At least 17 more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday (23 October) morning. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), At least 2,014 dengue patients were hospitalized. At the same time, 7,589 dengue patients were undertaking treatment at different hospitals across the country.
2023-10-24
This afternoon, at least 15 people were killed and many others injured during a collision between a container train and a passenger train Kishoreganj`s Bhairab upazila. Pradhan Sarkar, deputy assistant director of the media wing of Fire Service and Civil Defence, reported that so far 15 bodies were recovered from the wreckage.
2023-10-24
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday (22 October) that the United States expects the Israel-Hamas war to escalate through involvement by proxies of Iran, and they asserted that the Biden administration is prepared to respond if American personnel or armed forces become the target of any such hostilities. “This is not what we want, not what we`re looking for. We don`t want escalation,” Blinken said. "We don`t want to see our forces or our personnel come under fire. But if that happens, we`re ready for it.”
2023-10-24
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the deep depression over Westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved slightly North-Northeastwards and lies in the same area. At 12 pm on Monday (23 October), it was centred about 755 kms West-Southwest of Chattogram port, 710 kms West-Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 630 kms Southwest of Mongla port and 630 kms Southwest of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin.
2023-10-24
The deep depression over west central Bay and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards, intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ and now lies over westcentral Bay and adjoining northwest Bay.
2023-10-24
Afghanistan pulled off their second major shock of the Cricket World Cup on Monday when they sent Pakistan crashing to an eight-wicket defeat.
2023-10-24
The aspiration to transform Bangladesh into a smart nation by 2041 transcends beyond traditional notions of technological progress and economic metrics. It entails harnessing emerging technologies, networks, and data to create innovative solutions that propel the nation`s development while steadfastly upholding the principles of equitable rights and opportunities for all its citizens.
2023-10-24
The flights keep coming - from New York and London, Los Angeles and Paris, Bangkok and Athens. Even as several global airlines cancel services to Tel Aviv, Israel's far-flung diaspora of reservist soldiers and volunteers are finding their way back...
2023-10-24
The deep depression over west-central Bay and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards, intensified into a cyclone storm ‘Hamoon’, and now lies over west-central Bay and adjoining northwest Bay. It was centered at 6 pm today about 670 kms west-southwest of Chattogram port, 630 kms west-southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 540 kms southwest of Mongla port and 540 kms southwest of Payra port.
2023-10-24
Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for immediate action to create a Palestinian state. In a statement released from the Yunus Centre on Sunday, he said: "The conflict between Israel and Palestine is a very old problem which has become much more complicated now because of the treatment that the people of Palestine have been receiving from Israel.”
2023-10-24
After serving as a goodwill ambassador for Lux for seven consecutive years, popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim has once again signed a contract to continue the same role with the same company. Meanwhile, she has rekindled her journey as the goodwill ambassador of Lux. Mim said, “I began my journey in the media with Lux. I started my career by winning the ‘Lux-Channel i Superstar’ beauty pageant.
2023-10-24
At least 17 more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday (23 October) morning. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), At least 2,014 dengue patients were hospitalized. At the same time, 7,589 dengue patients were undertaking treatment at different hospitals across the country.
2023-10-24
The unlawful felling of trees for commercial purposes in the picturesque Bandarban hilly terrain is on the rise, disregarding government regulations. According to existing rules, the cutting of trees in gardens for commercial use is strictly prohibited without prior approval or permits from the Forest Department. The rampant violation of these rules is causing a significant loss of revenue for the government. Sources within the Bandarban Forest Department have indicated that the department aims to issue two permits per month within each designated range.
2023-10-24
Atter regaining consciousness Sadek said he discovered himself amid a pile of human bodies inside a bogie of the train. He somehow scrambled out of the train through the window with his friend Nayeem
2023-10-24
Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan is confident to play against South Africa and expects his team to give their best against the high-flying side.
2023-10-24
The police may put forth the reason of traffic jam in the city to the party for this, saying that a huge number of people would arrive in Dhaka to join the rally
2023-10-24
The ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary, Obaidul Quader, accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of attempting to instigate chaos in the country ahead of the upcoming general elections. In a media statement on Monday (23 October), Quader emphasised that the Awami League remains committed to upholding democratic principles and values, ensuring that the forthcoming national elections will be held on schedule in adherence to the constitutional process.
2023-10-24