October2024
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ICT shows arrested 20 ex-ministers, secretaries, security officers
Oct 28, 2024Twenty former ministers, advisers, secretaries, and security forces personnel were arrested today by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), allowing the prosecution to enter two distinct pleas. The orders were issued this afternoon by the ICT’s three-judge... -
CA seeks robust Saudi investment in Bangladesh
Oct 28, 2024In an effort to strengthen connections between the two friendly countries, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on Saudi Arabia to increase its investment in Bangladesh. He also called for greater energy and economic cooperation.... -
Chief Adviser for fast-track construction of museum for July-August mass uprising at Gonobhaban
Oct 28, 2024Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, requested advisers today to expedite the museum’s construction in preparation for the popular rebellion at the Gonobhaban in July and August. The Chief Adviser issued the directives while touring the... -
UN Security Council emergency meeting Monday after Iran request
Oct 27, 2024The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at Iran’s request following Israel’s deadly missile strikes in retaliation for an October 1 attack by Tehran. The Swiss presidency of the UNSC said Sunday... -
Iran calls on UN Security Council to condemn Israeli strikes
Oct 27, 2024Iran condemned the recent Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic and demanded an early meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a letter to the UN chief and the head... -
Ex-president of Bolivia says 14 shots fired at his car
Oct 27, 2024As he drove to a radio interview in the central city of Cochabamba on Sunday, former Bolivian President Evo Morales reported that his driver was wounded when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle. “The car in... -
UN chief ‘shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north Gaza
Oct 27, 2024He was “shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in north Gaza on Sunday, where Israeli troops are conducting attacks they claim are intended to stop Hamas from regrouping, according to UN chief Antonio... -
Iran warns will defend itself after Israeli strikes
Oct 27, 2024Following Israeli airstrikes that killed at least four troops and heightened worries of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East, Iran issued a warning on Saturday that it would defend itself. The United States, Germany, and... -
Swiss region set to vote over cost of hosting Eurovision 2025
Oct 27, 2024After opponents on Saturday produced enough signatures to put the matter to a vote, Basel, in northern Switzerland, is scheduled to hold a referendum on the millions needed to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest next... -
Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 100
Oct 27, 2024As the death toll from Tropical Storm Trami reached 100, rescuers in the Philippines were searching remote villages and plunging into a lake on Sunday in an attempt to find scores of missing people. One of...
