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MV Abdullah crew members reached Ctg port

B’desh condemns Israeli attacks on humanitarian convoy to Gaza

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing

Auto-rickshaw driver stabbed to death in Bagerhat

Fourteen dead, 74 injured in India billboard collapse

Bangladesh unveils squad for T20 World Cup

Don’t care about US sanctions, visa policies: Quader

Mumbai billboard collapse crushes homes and cars, kills 14

Rescue workers used excavators to clear mangled metal debris in their final search for survivors trapped underneath a billboard that collapsed in India`s financial capital of Mumbai, killing at least 14 people. The billboard, bigger than an Olympic-sized swimming pool, crushed a fuel station, homes and cars during a thunderstorm on Monday (13 May), trapping more than a 100 people, according to authorities. Rescuers worked through the night to pull people from the debris on the side of a busy arterial road in the Mumbai suburb of Ghatkopar.

Donald Lu arrives in Dhaka

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Bureau Donald Lu arrived here Tuesday (14 May) on a three-day official visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Dhaka and Washington. Foreign ministry`s Director General (North America) Khandker Masudul Alam welcomed him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, official source said.

Unpleasant truths about an unlawfully born political party

A smile crosses the face of BNP leaders as they saunter through any rally in front of their Naya Paltan Central Office, but they are not concerned about the team running afoul of the rules. It was as if an orotund was puffed out the other day by a popinjay’s declamation. It is named as ‘BNP’s ‘one-point’ demand movement to remove Awami League from the power tout the suite and to ascend

76 million people were displaced in 2023: Migration tracking group

Tagore advocated for inclusive, egalitarian society: Envoy

Dahua new wireless cc camera in the domestic market

More than half a mln people flee fighting in Rafah: UN

Multilateral cooperation is urgent in climate actions

US raises tariffs on imports from China

360 MW Haripur unlikely to get extension despite low cost

Sennheiser and Neumann Berlin product exhibition in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s Jubayer nominated for Global Social Influencer Award

3 members of Jamatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya held

Political analysts denounce BNP’s election boycott politics

Mild heat wave sweeps over parts of country

US military aid on its way: Blinken

American military aid for Ukraine is "on its way", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Kyiv on Tuesday (14 May), as Russia pressed on with a new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Blinken`s trip comes just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61 billion financial aid package for Ukraine after months of political wrangling, unlocking much-needed arms for the country`s stretched troops. "In the near term, assistance is now on its way that and that will make a real difference against the Russian aggression," he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Activists warn against EU ’tearing up’ green policies

Over 100 civil society groups on Monday (13 May) expressed alarm at attacks on green policies in Europe as key elections loom, and urged leaders to "stop before it is too late". European parliament elections are in early June and a key battleground has been the EU`s Green Deal, an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan has come under fire from the fossil fuel industry and the agricultural sector -- but also political parties on the right and far right among the 27-nation bloc.

Israel’s Rafah attack set Hamas talks backward

Israel`s military operation in Rafah has "set us backward" in negotiations with Hamas, mediator Qatar said on Tuesday (14 May), adding that talks are at "almost a stalemate". "Unfortunately things didn`t move in the right direction and right now we are on a status of almost a stalemate. Of course, what happened with Rafah has set us backward," Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told the Qatar Economic Forum.

Modi files candidacy for India election in Hindu holy city

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (14 May) formally submitted his candidacy to recontest the parliamentary seat for the Hindu holy city of Varanasi in a general election he is widely expected to win. The marathon six-week poll concludes next month, and the 73-year-old premier used the election formality as a campaign event that paid deference to the country`s majority faith.

Low voter turnout sparks EC-Awami League tension

Bangladesh development not possible without Indian tie: FM

Anyone’s patronization cannot stimulate BNP now

Medvedev battles past Medjedovic and into Rome last 16

Daniil Medvedev continued his Rome title defence with Monday`s hard-fought 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 7-5 win over qualifier Hamad Medjedovic as the men`s tournament was left wide open by big-name exits, the latest being fourth seed Andrey Rublev. Russian Medvedev will face Tommy Paul in the last 16 at the Foro Italico on Tuesday (14 May) after battling past Next Gen champion Medjedovic in a gruelling clash of big hitters.

Donald Lu is not so important to BNP: Nazrul Islam Khan

Bumper Boro paddy yield in Khulna’s saline land

Bumper Boro production on the saline land in Khulna’s Koyra upazila has brought smiles to farmers. The people of Koyra, which was devastated by cyclones including Sidr several times, have now started to turn around again with a new hope. Once only Bagda shrimp was cultivated in the saline land of Koyra. Due to frequent natural disasters, shrimps were affected by diseases, causing losses to farmers. As a result, farmers started Boro cultivation.

Corruption, negligence plague Mujib Kellas in Patuakhali

Probe committee formed over B’baria DB incident

Rohingya leader gunned down in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya camp

A 43-year-old Rohingya leader was gunned down by miscreants at a camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Monday (13 May). The deceased was Md Illias, 43, was son of Abul Kashem of Block C/3 in Camp-4 and head majhi (a unit leader) of the camp. Ukhiya police station’s Officer-in-Charge Md Shamim Hossain said a gang of 10 to 15 miscreants picked Md Illias up from his house after breaking open its door and shot him in front of an office in the camp and fled away in the early morning.

Post-poll violence leaves 1 dead in Sirajganj

A 45-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Sunday (12 May) night after he was wounded in a post-polls attack allegedly by the supporters of a rival group in Sirajganj’s Belkuchi upazila on May 8. The victim was identified as Abdul Alim, son of late Haider Ali of Kamarpara village of the upazila. He was the uncle of the defeated chairman candidate, Badiuzzaman Fakir.

B’deshi cattle trader injured in BSF firing in Benapole

A Bangladeshi cattle trader was reportedly shot and injured by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Putkhali border area in Benapole on Monday (13 May). The injured was identified as Amjad Ali, 32 of Krishnapur village in Putkhali border area. The trader was shot by BSF personnel at Zero Point while trying to smuggle cattle from India through the Putkhali border route this morning. Later, he was brought back to Bangladesh by his companions.

Dhaka district registrar Wahidul suspended

The government has suspended Dhaka district registrar Wahidul Islam, who is now behind bars in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Law and Justice Division in a notification dated May 12, said as Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court on April 30, took into cognizance the charge-sheet filed in the case and sent Wahidul to jail, he is being suspended in line with section 39 (2) of the Public Service Act, 2018.

UK announces $50m loan for Bangladesh’s MSMEs, women entrepreneurs

Dhaka markets see sharp decline in rice prices

Stocks see mixed performance

Nagad hands over Tk 5.5cr revenue to postal dept

Sreyashee Sreya eager for challenging roles

Sreyashee Sreya`s foray into the entertainment industry commenced with her modelling endeavours. After garnering experience working as a model for various brands, she received offers to embark on acting roles in dramas, subsequently kickstarting her acting journey. Her first drama was `Hirar Angti`, where she co-starred with renowned actor Mosharraf Karim. This drama aired during

“Fatima” set to hit theatres on May 24

Utkorsho Signs Up for Huawei Cloud

Four put on 2-day remand over Bandarban bank robberies

3 members of bicycle theft gang held in Dhaka

Keeping convicts in condemned cell before disposal of appeals illegal

Our small river

Deficiency in mango production

Bangladesh Railway faces increasing accidents due to old infrastructure

Finally, MV Abdullah comes home

Bangladesh development not possible without Indian tie: FM

Swedish PM says open to hosting nuclear weapons

Tk 1,550cr audit objection raised against PWD

Over Tk 1,500 crore audit objections have been raised in various projects of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works implemented by the Public Works Department (PWD) during the financial year 2021-22. A massive irregularity of this magnitude has been uncovered in the audit report by the Directorate of Works Audit. A copy of the audit report by the Directorate of Works Audit has been obtained by The Daily Messenger, where it has been seen that the audit objection surrounding a substantial amount of Tk 1,549 crore 99 lakh 54 thousand has been raised in the financial year 2021-22.

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing

Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday (14 May) after flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia`s Sumatra island over the weekend killed at least 50 people and left another 27 missing, the country`s disaster agency said. Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia`s most active volcanos into two of the worst-hit districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening while flooding inundated roads, homes and mosques.

Silence on repatriation vocal on assistance

The Rohingya camps have transformed into hubs of criminal activities, rendering Bangladesh`s land unsafe due to their involvement in terrorist acts. Daily incidents of deadly clashes plague the camps, with the latest casualty being Mohammad Ilyas (43), a head majhi shot and killed amidst escalating dominance struggles within the Rohingya refugee camp," stated OC Shamim Hossain of Ukhia police station. While the world champions the cause of Rohingya rights, there is a conspicuous silence surrounding the crucial issue of repatriation.

Energy efficiency measures can save BD $460m a year

The Rohingya camps have transformed into hubs of criminal activities, rendering Bangladesh`s land unsafe due to their involvement in terrorist acts. Daily incidents of deadly clashes plague the camps, with the latest casualty being Mohammad Ilyas (43), a head majhi shot and killed amidst escalating dominance struggles within the Rohingya refugee camp," stated OC Shamim Hossain of Ukhia police

22 people still missing as S.Africa building collapse death toll rises

The death toll from the collapse of a building in South Africa has risen to 30, with another 22 people still missing, authorities said Monday, a week after the structure came crashing down. Rescuers pulled ten more bodies from the rubble at the site in the southern city of George, city officials said. Rescue teams have worked tirelessly since the five-storey apartment block, which was under construction, suddenly collapsed last Monday.

Merger news sends BASIC Bank clients into withdrawal frenzy

Putting environment first in development agenda

US Ambassador Peter Haas meets cenbank governor

Patient’s death inside lift: Probe committees start investigation

57-year-old Bogura constable passed SSC exam

EU toughens CO2 emission rules for heavy-duty vehicles

UK at ’crossroads’ but refuses to call election

Sea of saffron as India’s Modi visits Hindu holy city

Cheering supporters waving saffron flags lined the streets of one of India`s holiest cities on Monday (13 May) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to rally votes from the Hindu faithful. India is in the middle of a six-week election widely expected to deliver Modi a third term, in large part due to his cultivated image as an aggressive champion of the country`s majority faith. That includes Varanasi, the spiritual capital of the Hindu faith, where devotees from around India come to cremate deceased loved ones by the Ganges river.

Japan opposes all-out Israeli offensive on Gaza’s Rafah

Japan opposes a full-scale Israeli military operation in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip and is calling for an immediate ceasefire, Japanese Cabinet Chief Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Monday (13 May). "We are objecting to the complete military activities in Rafah. It is quite important to maintain the sustainable situation for humanitarian purposes. We are asking for an immediate ceasefire and we hope that the ceasefire … [will be] continuing for a long time," Hayashi told a regular press conference.

Catalan separatists hope to form Gov’t

Catalonia`s pro-independence parties can piece together a coalition government in the autonomous region despite losing their majority in Sunday`s (12 May) elections, leader of the separatist Junts per Catalunya (Together for Catalonia) party and former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has said. In March, Catalan President Pere Aragones called early parliamentary elections for May 12 after the region`s parliament rejected the 2024 budget. Later that month, Puigdemont, who lives in exile, announced his candidacy to be president of Catalonia in the snap elections.

Social safety net to get wider and better in FY25: Waseqa

Families’ wait ends as MV Abdullah anchors at Kutubdia

Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah which was released on April 14 with all 23 crew members after 31 days of captivity by Somali pirates, anchored at Kutubdia point in the Bay of Bengal in Cox’s Bazar district on Monday (13 May) evening, ending long wait of families. Mizanul Islam, media adviser of the vessel owner KSRM Group , said the vessel reached the Kutubdia coast around 6:30 pm.

Govt initiates housing projects for low-income families outside Dhaka

In a bid to address the housing needs of low-income people, particularly those living in slum areas, the Ministry of Housing and Public Works has announced a series of housing projects across various cities of Bangladesh, including the capital, Dhaka. The initiatives were unveiled during a meeting chaired by Public Works Minister Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury on Monday (May 13). Aligned with the directives of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Ministry has been tasked with preparing project proposals aimed at constructing rental-based flats for low-income people.

BD-India water resources minister-level meeting after Lok Sabha polls: Verma

The minister-level meeting of the Bangladesh-India water resources ministry is likely to be held after India’s Lok Sabha election, hoped Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday (13 May). “The secretary-level meeting of the water resources ministries of the two countries will be held soon, and the minister-level meeting after the ongoing India’s Lok Sabha polls, he said.

Energy efficiency can save BD $460 mln a year in LNG imports: IEEFA

Forex reserves below $19bn for 1st time in 11 months

Finance ministry to cut tax for industries, consumer goods

Inflation drops in April, but still above 9%

Garment industry making valuable contribution: Nanak

Roadmap being made to increase use of AI

Govt taking housing projects for low income people

Chinese business delegation meets BGMEA leaders

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