President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has ‘mild symptoms’
International Desk: President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden…
Read More »BNP extends full support to quota protestors’ nationwide shutdown on Thursday
Staff Correspondent: BNP has extended all-out support to the nationwide ‘complete shutdown’ programme for Thursday, announced by the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in protest against attacks on students at various university campuses that resulted in at least…
Read More »US Embassy in Dhaka to remain closed today
Staff Correspondent: The US Embassy in Dhaka has said it will remain closed to the general public on July 18 due to the current situation. Mission personnel have been advised to limit their movements to the…
Read More »Situation tense at Badda after students-police clash
Staff Correspondent: A clash erupted between police and students of Brac University in the Badda area of Dhaka on Thursday when the students gathered there as part of the ‘complete shutdown’ programme.The situation turned worse as…
Read More »Teenage boy killed during violence Jatrabari
Staff Correspondent: An 18-year-old boy has reportedly been killed during a clash between quota-reform protesters and riot police in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area, hospital sources said on Thursday.Official confirmation of the death was not immediately available.The victim…
Read More »Shutdown cripples capital city amid clashes between police and protesters
Staff Correspondent: Firing teargas and rubber bullets riot police clashed with quota-reform protesters in different parts of the capital city in the first hours of Thursday at the start of a nationwide complete shutdown. Riot police…
Read More »Conspiracy alleged to take over Sonali Insurance Company: Officials
Staff Correspondent: Officials and employees of Sonali Life Insurance have alleged that a conspiracy is underway to take over the insurance company, which is listed on the stock market, by falsely labeling it as a failed…
Read More »UN Human Rights chief urges Bangladesh authorities to engage with student protesters
Staff Correspondent: UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to engage with the student protesters. “All acts of violence and use of force, especially resulting in loss of life, must be…
Read More »PM Hasina orders judicial probe into violence, killings during job quota protests by students
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced a judicial enquiry to ensure fair and just trial in the recent unwanted incidents including killings. She also unequivocally announced that steps will be taken to ensure…
Read More »At least 40 die after heavy rains pound eastern Afghanistan, destroying houses and cutting power
International Desk: Heavy rains in eastern Afghanistan have killed at least 40 people and injured nearly 350 others, Taliban officials said Tuesday. Among the dead in Monday’s storm were five members of the same family when…
Read More »Decision to close JnU hall revoked amid student protests
Staff Correspondent: Amidst student protests, the administration of Jagannath University has revoked its decision to close the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. The decision was confirmed by Hall Provost Dr. Dipika Rani. Dr. Dipika said, “Those…
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