December2024
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Sydney New Year’s fireworks saved from cancellation
Dec 24, 2024The government and rail workers reached an 11th-hour compromise Tuesday, allowing Sydney’s New Year’s fireworks, one of the most magnificent celebrations of the calendar change in the world, to go. It is anticipated that up to... -
Hundreds protest in Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Dec 24, 2024Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early Tuesday to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria, AFP journalists witnessed. “We demand the rights of Christians,”... -
Only 12 trucks delivered food, water in North Gaza Governorate since October: Oxfam
Dec 24, 2024Oxfam, an aid organization, warned Sunday of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the beleaguered Palestinian territory, stating that only 12 trucks have delivered food and water in northern Gaza in the previous two and a half... -
Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever
Dec 24, 2024The former US president Bill Clinton, who has had numerous health problems over the years, was taken to a hospital in Washington on Monday after getting a fever, according to his office. “President Clinton was admitted... -
Indonesians embrace return of plundered treasure from the Dutch
Dec 24, 2024An antique monument that was said to protect against bad luck was discovered by Dutch colonial authorities climbing an Indonesian volcano in the middle of the 19th century. They looted it and brought it to the... -
Adviser Mahfuj’s Facebook post is his personal opinion: CA press wing
Dec 24, 2024Apurba Jahangir, the deputy press secretary for the chief adviser, stated today that adviser Mahfuj Alam’s recent Facebook post was his “personal opinion” and that he made it plain in his follow-up post. “It is entirely... -
US national security adviser calls CA, reiterates continued support
Dec 24, 2024United States (US) National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has spoken with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over phone, reiterating continued US support for the democratic process of Bangladesh. The US national security adviser called the Bangladesh... -
Bangladesh to do whatever good for border security with Myanmar: Spokesperson
Dec 24, 2024Bangladesh has vowed to take all necessary measures to secure its 271-km border with Myanmar, as the Rakhine’s rebel group Arakan Army has taken control of the frontier from Myanmar’s junta after weeks of intense fighting.... -
Independent Council to appoint higher court judges at final stage
Dec 24, 2024The process for institutionalizing the separation of judiciary and formation of an independent council for appointment of the higher court judges are at the final stage. Md Shafiqul Islam, Public Relations Officer of the Appellate Division... -
Dhaka-Ctg fuel oil pipeline set for commissioning in January
Dec 24, 2024In order to save Tk. 236 crore in transportation costs yearly, the first-ever Dhaka-Chattogram fuel oil transportation pipeline is scheduled to be put into service by the end of January 2025 with the goal of starting...
