September2024
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Saudi Arabia calls for Lebanon’s sovereignty to be respected
Sep 30, 2024Saudi Arabia called for the respect of the nation’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity” on Monday, expressing its “great concern” over the situation in Lebanon. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments... -
Japan set for October 27 snap election: reports
Sep 30, 2024The newly appointed prime minister of Japan According to media sources on Monday, Shigeru Ishiba intends to hold a sudden general election for late October. Ishiba, 67, was set to take the oath of office as... -
Austria far-right supporters toast historic victory
Sep 30, 2024It was clear to the delighted far-right fans in Austria that establishing a government would not be simple as they celebrated their party’s historic victory in Sunday’s national elections with beers. “It’s a real success… (but)... -
Trump urges ‘violent’ police crackdown, insults Harris
Sep 30, 2024The advisor emphasized the detrimental effects of excessive plastic polythene use on the environment, stating that it seriously impairs biodiversity, contaminates rivers and other bodies of water, and reduces soil fertility. She continued by saying that... -
Rizwana directs DCs, police to check polythene use
Sep 30, 2024The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change’s advisor, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, urged police and local government agencies to take decisive action to stop the usage of polythene, which is outlawed. At a meeting convened in... -
Brahmanbaria’s famous ‘Chhanamukhi’ gains GI status
Sep 30, 2024One of Brahmanbaria’s most distinctive and popular sweetmeats, chhanamukhi, has been designated as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. Bangladesh is now the sole owner of the product, according to confirmation made today by Md. Majnu Bhuiyan,... -
UN launches humanitarian appeal of $134mn for Bangladesh’s disaster-affected communities
Sep 30, 2024In order to give immediate aid and support to communities impacted by the ongoing and intensifying storms and monsoonal floods in Bangladesh, the United Nations (UN) and its partners have issued a humanitarian appeal for US$... -
HSIA runway to remain shut for 3 hours each night from Oct 1
Sep 30, 2024Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here will temporarily suspend all flight operations from October 1 through October 14 due to a three-hour nightly runway closure for maintenance. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category II will require... -
UAE keen to invest in Chattogram port
Sep 30, 2024UAE is eager to invest in Chattogram Port for the mutual financial gain of the two nations. At his secretariat office here today, UAE ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi expressed interest in meeting with... -
Prof Yunus expresses resolve for quick reform, election
Sep 30, 2024Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to Bangladesh’s interim administration, has stated that he is determined to move fast toward change and to call an election. According to a Sunday story, Prof. Yunus made the comments...