Mother, boyfriend arrested over murder of infant in Dhaka
Baby Amena’s identity was later confirmed by officials and Fatema was arrested in Pallabi on Friday night. DMP spokesperson Md Jahangir Kabir said, “The child was murdered due to an extramarital affair between the child's mother, Fatima, and a man named Zafar. When baby Amena began crying, investigators say, Zafar mixed sleeping pills into soup to subdue her. After the murder, Zafar reportedly wrapped Amena’s body in a bedsheet, placed it in a shopping bag, and abandoned it near the metro rail pillar. Jahangir added, “Fatema, who was arrested in the murder case, has given her confession in court.
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January 04, 2025 16:42 UTC
Political divisions could lead to uprising’s failure, warns Ganosamhati Andolon
The party leader urges students to remain united to uphold the spirit of the mass uprisingGanosamhati Andolon has cautioned that divisions or distrust in the political process could jeopardise the outcomes of the July-August uprising. "Stay united and continue fighting to ensure that this dream is realised throughout the election process," he said. Saki also called for the interim government to facilitate the political process. Saki, leader of Ganosamhati Andolon, which has been engaged in joint action with the BNP against the Awami League government, stressed the importance of unity among political forces. The leader reminded the history of attempts to depoliticise or exclude people from the political process.
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January 04, 2025 14:09 UTC
60,000 kg of polythene seized in nationwide drive
A total of 438 organisations have been fined around Tk 2.87 million for the production, distribution, and use of polythene bagsMobile courts run by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have seized 60,000 kg of polythene and administered fines of nearly Tk 2.9 million over the past two months in a nationwide drive against the use of illegal polythene bags. He said that the drive to stop the production of polythene shopping bags will escalate and the number of mobile courts working on the issue has been increased. Since Nov 3, 216 mobile courts have been operating nationwide and 438 organisations have been fined around Tk 2.87 million. At the same time, the mobile courts have seized 59,959 kg of polythene. Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Department of Environment, members of law enforcement agencies and representatives of the concerned market committees participated in the monitoring drive.
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January 04, 2025 12:19 UTC
South Africa Dominates Pakistan On Day 1 Of Second Test
South Africa Dominates Pakistan On Day 1 Of Second Test Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 176 and Temba Bavuma's 106 put South Africa firmly in control at Newlands, setting the stage for Day 2. South Africa faced Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town, on January 3, 2025, for the second Test match of their series, finishing Day 1 with strong momentum. Batting conditions were expected to deteriorate, prompting South Africa to maximize their time at the crease. Going forward, South Africa now has the opportunity to build their first-innings score significantly. The pressure is on to draw the match experience from previous encounters and force South Africa to concede under properly challenging conditions.
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January 04, 2025 12:17 UTC
Bodies of husband, wife found next to Tangail rail tracks
Their family started a search after they did not return homeThe bodies of a married couple have been found next to rail tracks in Tangail’s Kalihati Upazila. The dead were identified as Nilkanta Mandal, 60, and his wife Rani Mandal, 55. Their family started a search after they did not return home. We went there and saw the bodies of the husband and wife. It is believed that they were run over and killed by a train at some time during the night, Station Master Shaheen said.
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January 04, 2025 10:39 UTC
Cold wave eases as sunlight returns across Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department said the cold wave is expected to ease in the next two days, with temperatures likely to rise both during the day and at night. Night temperatures may rise slightly, while daytime temperatures are expected to increase by one to two degrees Celsius. A mild cold wave is sweeping over the northern district of Panchagarh, where the lowest temperature of the day was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius in Tentulia. Other low temperatures recorded include 11 degrees Celsius in Jashore, 11.4 degrees Celsius in Kushtia’s Kumarkhali, and 11.8 degrees Celsius in Nilphamari’s Syedpur. Dhaka’s minimum temperature stood at 13 degrees Celsius, while Teknaf recorded the highest at 28.2 degrees Celsius.
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January 04, 2025 09:18 UTC
Anti-discrimination Student Movement, National Citizens’ Committee to hold 5-day nationwide PR campaign
The two organisations will distribute leaflets, hold rallies, and conduct PR at various levels, says Hasnat AbdullahThe Anti-discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens’ Committee have announced a joint nationwide public relations campaign from Jan 6 to Jan 11. They announced the programme at a press conference at the central office of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on Saturday at 11:30am. Hasnat said that they will hold public relations events across the country over the five days, "At this time, we will distribute leaflets, hold rallies and conduct public relations at various levels. At this time, Nasiruddin Patwari, convener of the National Citizens’ Committee, said: “The government's activities in formulating this declaration are not yet visible. Nasiruddin also said, “There has been a positive response and cooperation from all political parties in formulating the declaration.
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January 04, 2025 07:45 UTC
Over 8,000 killed and 12,000 injured in road accidents in 2024, says PWAB
About half of the accidents involve motorcycles and three-wheelers, a report saysOver 8,000 killed and 12,000 injured in road accidents in 2024, says PWABA total of 8,543 people have been killed and 12,608 injured in 6,359 road accidents last year, according to Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, secretary general of the Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh, or PWAB. The PWAB put forward 13 recommendations to prevent road accidents in the future:1. Increase the budget allocation for road safety and launch a road safety wing in the road transport ministry4. Extend the application period for the financial assistance funds in road accidents by six months10. Establish a traffic training academy for training traffic police officers and personnel12.
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January 04, 2025 07:35 UTC
Cold wave in 13 districts but chill to ease slightly in next few days
Meteorologist Shahnaz Sultana told bdnews24.com: "It is not possible to say whether the cold wave will ease, but the temperature will increase slightly. The BMD's regular bulletin on Friday said that a mild cold wave is blowing over the Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Naogaon, and Kushtia districts and the Rangpur Division. A cold wave begins when the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius over a significant area. When temperatures are between 8-10 degrees Celsius, it is considered a mild cold wave. Temperatures between 6-8 degrees Celsius constitute a moderate cold wave.
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January 04, 2025 06:15 UTC
Morning sun brings relief after days of chilly fog
Light fog continues in Dhaka, but clear skies bring a break to the winter chillSunlight broke through the fog in Dhaka around 8am on Saturday, offering some relief after a foggy start to the year. It may drop as low as 13 degrees Celsius later in the day, according to the Met Office. The regular morning weather bulletin highlighted that dense fog from midnight to noon might disrupt air, river, and road transport. Nighttime temperatures will likely remain stable, while daytime temperatures may decrease by 1-2 degrees Celsius. In meteorological terms, a mild cold wave is recorded when temperatures range between 8.1 degrees and 10 degrees Celsius.
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January 04, 2025 05:31 UTC
US blocks Nippon Steel's bid to purchase US Steel
The move, long expected, cuts off a critical lifeline of capital for the beleaguered American iconFILE PHOTO: A United Steelworkers sign is seen outside the Great Lakes Works United States Steel plant in River Rouge, Michigan US, Sept 16, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook//File PhotoFILE PHOTO: A United Steelworkers sign is seen outside the Great Lakes Works United States Steel plant in River Rouge, Michigan US, Sept 16, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook//File PhotoUS President Joe Biden on Friday followed through on his pledge to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for US Steel, citing concerns the deal could hurt national security. But Nippon Steel countered that its investments, made by a company from an allied nation, would in fact shore up US Steel's output, and it won a 90-day review extension. Nippon Steel had aimed to raise its global output capacity to 85 million metric tons a year from 65 million now, nearing its long-term goal of taking capacity to 100 million tons.
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January 04, 2025 04:08 UTC
Eminent actress Anjana passes away
National film award-winning actress Anjana passed away on Friday night at 59. Misha Sawdagar, president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association, confirmed Anjana's death to the media, as per a UNB report. Anjana's first released film was Doshshu Bonhur (1976), directed by Shamsuddin Togor, although her acting career began in 1976 with the film Setu, directed by Babul Chowdhury. Anjana was married to producer-director Azizur Rahman Buli (1946–2022) and acted in two of his films, Lalu Sardar and Nepali Meye. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performances in Parineeta and Gangchill.
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January 04, 2025 02:40 UTC
MEA Reiterates Call for Fair Trial of Chinmoy Krishna Das: ‘Our Expectation is a Just Trial’
MEA Reiterates Call for Fair Trial of Chinmoy Krishna Das: ‘Our Expectation is a Just Trial’ | Image: APNew Delhi, India: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated its call for fair trial of Hindus arrested in Bangladesh including Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. "Regarding the release (of Chinmoy Krishna Das) in Bangladesh, our expectation is that the ongoing proceedings in Bangladesh will ensure that individuals arrested in this case receive a fair trial," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing. "This remains our key expectation," says MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal," he added. Bangladesh Court Denies Bail to Chinmoy DasThis comes after a court in Bangladesh denied bail to a Hindu priest and a former ISKCON leader in a sedition case. Chinmoy Krishna Das was not brought to court for the hearing and appeared virtually.
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January 03, 2025 22:48 UTC
CPB demands announcement of election date by Jan 15
The party president describes the interim government’s reform initiatives as questionableThe Communist Party of Bangladesh, or CPB, has called for the announcement of a national election date by Jan 15. He said, "Take special measures to resolve the crisis in public life and ensure the safety of lives and property. “Announce a clear date for the national elections.”In a statement, the CPB said its president described the interim government’s reform initiatives as questionable. “All these factors have left the country in a precarious state.”He continued, “Communal and anti-independence forces are rising in the country. He called on the government to hold elections promptly to free the country from the ongoing crises.
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January 03, 2025 21:23 UTC
A festival in Bangla Academy celebrates the joy of ‘wellbeing’
The two-day event includes an art exhibition by female artists, product displays by women entrepreneurs, and musical performances, among other attractions. This festival is unique to me because it spreads the message of wellbeing. Organisers say the “Festival of Wellbeing” is an annual initiative by Shantibari. This year, the festival is hosting its "Season 2" at the Bangla Academy. Together, we aim to promote well-being, which is why we have organised the Festival of Wellbeing.
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January 03, 2025 20:32 UTC