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Saturday, 18 January, 2025

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UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged global financial leaders, particularly the United States and China, to resist economic nationalism. In a speech released ahead of Donald Trumps inauguration as U.S. president, Bailey emphasized the importance of international cooperation in...

Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement

Israeli air and artillery strikes persist in Gaza despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that, since Wednesday, 81 Palestinians have been killed and 188 others injured in ongoing Israeli...

ICT gets allegations against Hasina, 40 others over Jamaat leader killing

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today (January 16) received allegations against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over the brutal killing of then Nayeb-e-Ameer of Laxmipur district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Fayez Ahmed in 2013. Dr Fayezs son Dr Hasanul Banna filed the...

Jason Roy expresses regret over national team exclusion

Jason Roy, Englands World Cup-winning batsman, has expressed regret over his exclusion from the national team, despite consistently performing in the ODI format. While he is unclear about the reasons behind his omission, he remains hopeful and eager for a return to the England squad if given the...

6 Bangladeshi scouters shine at Australian Scout Jamboree

Six Bangladeshi expatriate Scout Leaders participated in the 26th Australian National Scout Jamboree, held in Brisbane, Australia, from January 6 to 15. The event brought together Scout delegations from 33 countries, showcasing a spirit of unity and global collaboration. The Bangladesh Scouter...

Our overall focus on the national election: EC Sanaullah

Election Commissioner (EC) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said, Our overall focus is on the national election. The Commission is moving toward the national election. If the preparations for the national election are in place, all other preparations will be completed as well. This topic was addressed...

Govt to support enrich country’s film industry: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Saturday said the government would extend all cooperation to enrich the countrys film industry. He said this while inaugurating 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival arranged by Rainbow Chalachchitra Sangsad (RCS) at National Museum...

Actress Nipun prevented from going to London

Actress Nipun Akter was on Friday quizzed at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet and prevented from travelling to London, reports UNB. She was scheduled to fly to London by a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG-201 from the airport at 10am. The Immigration police took her in their...

BNP files application for killing 2,276 party members in crossfire

BNP has filed an application with the International Crimes Tribunal for the killing of 2,276 party men in crossfire across the country and the disappearance of 153 leaders and activists from 2008 to August 5 last year. Salauddin, a member of the partys case and information committee, filed the...

'Not mandatory to send selectors in every tour'

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that it is not mandatory to send selectors with the national team in every tour. Quite a few eyebrows were raised as BCB did not include any member of the selection panel in the upcoming womens tour to West Indies. It was...

US releases 11 Yemen nationals from Guantanamo Bay prison

The United States has released 11 Yemeni detainees from the controversialnaval base atGuantanamo Bay, Cuba, where they had beenheld for over two decadeswithout charge. The Pentagon said late on Monday that the 11 men had been transferred toOman, as the Biden administration pushes to clear the...

Garment tech, accessories expos to begin Wednesday at ICCB

The four-day international trade expos titled Garment Technology Show Bangladesh 2025 (GTB) and International Garment Accessories and Packaging Expo 2025 (GAP Expo) are scheduled to commence on Jan 8 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Garment...

Minimal progress, excessive hype

Despite widespread calls to recover money smuggled out of the country over the years, progress has been minimal. International organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, GFI, and ADB have publicly pledged support, but tangible results remain elusive. To date, the limited progress made has mainly...

Antony Blinken calls Ukraine War a defining moment for global order

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken described the Ukraine war as a defining moment for the international rules-based order during an interview on The New York Times The Interview podcast. He warned that allowing Russia to act with impunity would embolden other aggressors and threaten global...

International flights to and from Damascus to resume Tuesday

The mainairport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next weekafter such commercial trips were halted following last months ousting ofpresident Bashar al-Assad, said Syrian authority on Saturday. We announce we will start receiving international flights to and fromDamascus...

Tamim Iqbal confirms ‘No Return’ to national Cricket team

Tamim Iqbals illustrious international career appears to have reached its conclusion, as the former Bangladesh captain has unofficially indicated that he will not return to the national team. His last appearance came during the ODI series against New Zealand ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Since then,...

ICT gets 4 more prosecutors

Government today appointed four new prosecutors to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), bringing the total number of prosecutors to 13. The four newly-appointed prosecutors areMd Abdus Sobhan Tarafder, Md Sahidul Islam Sarder, Faruk Ahammed and Md Hasanul Bannah. The solicitor wing of the...

2025, trial year for Sheikh Hasina & AL leaders: ICT chief prosecutor

Md Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) said, 2025 will be the year of trial for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the leaders of Awami League for their crimes against humanity. He made this remark on Wednesday, after exchanging New Years greetings....

Turkiye to continue solution-oriented diplomacy, says FM Fidan

Turkiye is committed to maintaining and strengthening its solution-driven diplomatic approach, aiming for lasting cooperation and global problem-solving, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Tuesday as he reflected on the year, reports Daily Sabah. Fidan emphasized that Turkiye has benefited from...

Dhaka International Trade Fair kicks off Wednesday

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is set to begin on Wednesday at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the fair around 10:00 am at Purbachal. Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin told a...

Dhaka discusses modalities & objectives for int'l conference on Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh has discussed the modalities and objectives of the upcoming International Conference on the Rohingya Crisis, to be convened by the UN in 2025 as per a UN General Assembly consensus resolution adopted this year, reports UNB. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser...

Dhaka international trade fair to start on January 1

The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is scheduled to start on January 1, 2025, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka. The 29th edition of the DITF will be officially inaugurated by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. The event is being jointly organized by...

Mansur Ahmed Chy elected TIB trustee board chairperson

Human rights activist and founder of Impact Foundation Bangladesh Mansur Ahmed Chowdhury has been elected chairperson of the trustee board of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). Mansur succeeds outgoing chairperson Advocate Sultana Kamal, said a press release issued on Sunday. TIBs...

Michael Chakma submits written complaint to ICT against Hasina, 8 others

Michael Chakma submitted a written complaint to the International Crimes Tribunal, naming nine individualsincluding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinaas the primary accused in cases of enforced disappearances. On Monday (Dec 30) morning, he submitted the complaint. He also submitted the...

Rising bird strikes at Dhaka airport spark growing concerns

Bird strikes at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka have become a significant concern, with several incidents making headlines. The presence of water bodies around the airport attracts birds seeking fish and insects. Additionally, food waste and the green grass on the runway appeal to...

With innovation, tribute DITF-2025 set to begin on Jan 1

The countdown to the 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is nearing its end as the grand event is scheduled to commence on January 1 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal, Dhaka, reports UNB. The month-long exhibition will conclude on January 31, 2025,...

Major safety concerns over unsafe arms stockpile at Dhaka airport

A large stockpile of arms and ammunition has been stored unsafely for an extended period in the cargo warehouse of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, raising significant concerns about the potential risk of a major incident. To mitigate this risk, Dhaka Customs is working to...

Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as WHO chief prepares to leave

Israeli air strikes hit rebel-held Sanaas international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday as the head of the UNs World Health Organization said he and his team prepared to fly out. Yemens civil aviation authority said the airport planned to reopen on Friday after the strikes that it...