Daily Messenger | Bangladesh News

117 garment workers were killed and more than 200 others injured in a massive fire at the factory in Nishchintapur of Ashulia on 24 November 2012. Today marks the 11 years since that tragic incident. However, the trial for this tragic incident is running at a snail’s pace even after 11 years of the incident.

2023-11-24

A delegation of top 14 leaders of nine political parties met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence Thursday (23 November) evening, ahead of the 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7. During the meeting, they discussed about the overall situation related to holding the upcoming national elections, according to an official release of the Prime Minister press wing.

2023-11-24

A temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday (24 November), setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. The halt in fighting began at 7 a.m. local time and is to last at least four days. During the truce, Gaza`s ruling Hamas group pledged to free at least 50 of the about 240 hostages it and other militants took in their deadly October 7 attack on Israel

2023-11-24

Just a few metres of rock and earth separate Indian rescue teams from 41 workers who have been trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for nearly two weeks, officials said on Friday, adding that they were optimistic of success within hours. After a series of rapid advances, hopes that the men’s freedom was imminent were dashed late on Wednesday when the drilling machine powering through tonnes of rock and concrete ran into metal rods, but those have now been cleared

2023-11-24

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen had a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Vinay Kwatra at Hydrabad House in New Delhi on Friday (24 November). This was the second Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between Bangladesh and India this year

2023-11-24

President of President Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam has called for shunning the politics of blockades and hartals saying that a day of such protests cost the economy up to Tk 6500 crore. Talking to media this week Alam said, "We want change in government through fair elections. A strike or blockade causes a loss of Tk6500 crore a day. So we want political stability in the country"

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

In addition to expressing interest in the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, the United States has been putting considerable pressure on the Awami League government and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the past few months. The Bangladesh PM has made many public statements about the role of America. It is thought that this made the relationship between the two countries hostile. In particular, the country`s ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday (23 November) said candidates for the 12th parliamentary election in all 72 constituencies in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions have been finalised. Quader disclosed the information at a press briefing at Dhaka district Awami League office in Tejgaon this noon.

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

Amid ample supply of vegetable to the Kushtia market, prices have dropped from Tk 10 to Tk 20 per kg across all varieties. However, the cost of rice has surged by Tk 2 to Tk 6 per kg within a month – thereby sparking discontent among buyers. Consumers are upset over the unexplained hike in rice prices, urging increased market oversight to curb potential manipulation by unethical traders. A recent visit to Kushtia`s raw market on Thursday showcased this disparity.

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

2023-11-24

Country’s fast-track power plants have been found to be generating merely 15 percent of their designated capacity at present although the plants in question are charging the entire 100 percent as their capacity charge. It has been revealed that the quick rental power plants have been marginally utilised over the last four years due to lower demand and high production costs, while the companies still pocketed Tk 6,990 crore according to the agreement, raises significant concerns about the terms and conditions of the contracts.

2023-11-24

An increasing number of people are opting to migrate illegally to America despite the inherent risks involved, drawn in by the promises and allure disseminated by the brokers. The harsh reality is that many are jeopardising their lives and falling victim to financial scams, losing substantial amounts of money as they place their trust and funds in the hands of these deceitful intermediaries.

2023-11-24

2023-11-24