November2024
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British envoy calls on Chief Justice
Nov 7, 2024British High Commissioner in Dhaka Sarah Cooke today paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed at his office in the Supreme Court here. The British envoy, during the meeting, lauded different initiatives... -
Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpassing $76,000
Nov 7, 2024According to Binance, the price of bitcoin increased 9.30% to $76,400, surpassing the previous record high. But at 0:22 Moscow time, the price of Bitcoin had slowed to $75,900 (+9.24%). Any user or system participant can... -
Donald Trump was misinformed about Bangladesh’s minority issue: CA press wing
Nov 7, 2024Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary for the chief adviser, claimed today that Donald Trump, the recently elected US president, was not fully informed about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. “Donald Trump was probably misinformed about the... -
BGB brings back 20 Bangladeshi fishermen from Arakan Army
Nov 7, 2024Twenty Bangladeshi fisherman have been rescued by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from the Arakan Army, an armed separatist group in Myanmar. “Arakan Army handed the detained 20 fishermen of Bangladesh over to BGB personnel at Shahparir... -
BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 225 crore, detains 616 people in Oct
Nov 7, 2024The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized various types of smuggled goods worth Taka 225 crore 88 lakh 78 thousand by conducting raids in different border areas and other places last month (October) A total of... -
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Nov 7, 2024The controversial Cyber Security Act-2023, which was passed by the former Awami League (AL) government, will be repealed by the government. The Cyber Security Act (Repeal) Ordinance-2024 draft was adopted in principle by the council of... -
Canada’s September trade deficit narrows to Can$1.3 bln
Nov 7, 2024As prices for numerous items dropped, Canada’s September trade imbalance was marginally smaller at Can$1.3 billion (US$940 million), the country’s statistical agency reported Tuesday. When reduced prices are taken out of the equation, the nation “saw... -
Dhaka reaffirms two-state solution for Palestine
Nov 7, 2024Bangladesh’s steadfast and unwavering support for Palestine, especially its dedication to a two-state solution leading to independent Palestinian statehood, was reaffirmed today in Dhaka. According to a news statement, the support was reiterated when Yousef S.Y.... -
Farida seeks more UN supports for Bangladesh’s sustainable development
Nov 7, 2024In order to secure Bangladesh’s economic and sustainable development, Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhter has asked for additional assistance from the UN and other stakeholders in the livestock and fisheries, environment, and agriculture sectors. “The... -
CHT adviser seeks Australian support for Bangladesh’s development
Nov 7, 2024Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Advisor Supradip Chakma today sought Australian government’s support for the development of Bangladesh. He sought the support when a 3-member delegation led by the acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia...
