BNP to enforce 48-hour countrywide blockade from Sunday

Pausing its protest for two days, the BNP will again enforce a 48-hour countrywide road-rail-waterway blockade beginning from Sunday (5 November) to mount pressure on the Awami League government to quit power and hold the next election under a non-partisan administration. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme at a virtual press briefing on Thursday (2 November) evening.

Expose real character of BNP to the world : PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (2 November) urged the country`s journalists to expose the real face of the BNP before the international community as the opposition party`s activists swooped on the media persons covering their October 28 rally. "You, journalists, should expose internationally the real character of those who attacked you while performing duty," she said.

Hasina a ‘global star’ for empowering women : Momen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from November 5 to attend the International Conference on Women in Islam which will be held in Jeddah. The Kingdom in coordination with the general secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will host the conference on November 6-8. The prime minister will travel to Madina by a commercial flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on November 5, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

Hajj expenses for 2024 to be Tk 92,450 cheaper

On Thursday (2 November), the government has announced the Hajj packages for 2024, reducing the cost by Tk 92,450. State Minister for Religious Affairs, Md Faridul Haque Khan, announced the Hajj packages at a press briefing held at the Secretariat. Pilgrims have to pay Tk 5,78,840 under general package, and Tk 9,36,320 under special package.

LPG price hiked once again, customers under more pressure

Customers, already struggling with rising cost of living, will have to pay an additional Tk 1.48 per kg to buy Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from 6 pm on Thursday (2 November). Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new price, saying that the retail consumers will now get a 12kg LPG cylinder at Tk 1,381 including VAT instead of the previous price of Tk 1363.

UN, US reiterate call for free, fair election in Bangladesh

The United Nations has reiterated the call for free and fair elections in Bangladesh as the country is heading for the next national election in a couple of months. I think on our viewpoint on Bangladesh and the need for free and fair election, I think we’ve spoken out very clearly, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, told reporters in a regular media briefing in New York on November 1.

Adilur’s Verdict, US Regime and 28th October

The Cyber Tribunal Court in Bangladesh delivered a verdict on September 14, 2023, that marked the end of a decade-long controversy stemming from the events of May 5, 2013. The court`s judgement found Adilur Rahman and Nasir Uddin Elan, associated with the non-governmental organisation `Odhikar,` guilty of fabricating information and spreading false claims about casualties during the Hefazat-e-Islam protests. The verdict not only signifies a significant legal milestone but also clears Bangladesh of a false stigma that had lingered for years.

Biden calls for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire. I think we need a pause, Biden said.The call was a subtle departure for Biden and top White House aides, who throughout the Mideast crisis have been steadfast in stating they will not dictate how the Israelis carry out their military operations in response to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

Shah Rukh Khan’s ’Jawan’ coming to OTT

Shah Rukh Khan’s last release, `Jawan`, did great business at the box office, and the actor proved himself as the Baadshah of Bollywood once again. Directed by Atlee, the actor added a touch of South India to garner the audience at the theatre. `Jawan` grossed over Rs 1000 crore worldwide, making it a smash hit just like his film `Pathaan`. Now, `Jawan` is likely to stream on Netflix soon. As SRK will celebrate his 58th birthday today, as a countdown to the special occasion, the said OTT platform has dropped some major hints regarding the release date.

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