May2024
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Egypt says it will support South Africa ICJ case against Israel
May 13, 2024Egypt declared on Sunday that it would formally back South Africa’s claim of genocide against Israel in its assault against Hamas in Gaza at the International Court of Justice. In December, Pretoria filed a complaint with... -
At the Kuwait summit, donors offer more than $2 billion for Gaza
May 13, 2024More than $2 billion in aid was promised to the Gaza Strip on Sunday during an international donor meeting held in Kuwait, more than seven months into the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The funds will be distributed over... -
Nagad hands over Taka 5.5 crore in revenue to the postal department
May 13, 2024Like in previous years, Nagad, the country’s one of the leading mobile financial service providers, has shared revenue with the Bangladesh Postal Department. Nagad authorities handed over a cheque of Taka 5,51,37,558 from its revenue generated... -
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
May 13, 2024On Sunday, Kami Rita Sherpa, a climber from Nepal, achieved his 29th summit of the world’s highest mountain, surpassing his previous record. “Kami Rita reached the summit this morning. Now he has made a new record... -
Mango special train on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route from June 10
May 13, 2024Commencing on June 10, the West Zone of Bangladesh Railway will conduct a’special mango train’ on the Chapainawabganj-Dhaka line via Rajshahi for the seventh time in a row. This time, the special train will leave the... -
12 dead after Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow
May 13, 2024Rescue officials reported on Sunday that flash floods and cool lava flow from a volcano had killed at least 12 people, including many children, and left four more missing. Following hours of intense rain, the tragedy... -
Sonali Bank, BDBL sign MoU for merger
May 13, 2024A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today by Sonali Bank PLC and Bangladesh Development Bank (BDBL) PLC to initiate the process of merging their activities. The development follows the state-run bank’s board last month approving... -
The government determined both immediate and long-term steps to advance the leather industry: Hauyun
May 13, 2024Today, Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun stated that as the leather industry is one of the most export-oriented in the nation, the government is working tirelessly for its total development. “Short and long term actions... -
Rain with gusty wind likely over country
May 13, 2024Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over seven divisions and at a few places over Chattogram division. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty... -
UK economy exits recession ahead of election
May 13, 2024Official figures released on Friday revealed that Britain emerged from recession with stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, giving embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a boost ahead of this year’s election. The Office for...