On June 5, 2024, the High Court declared the government’s 2018 decision to cancel the 30 percent quota for children of freedom fighters in civil service positions (ninth to thirteenth grades) as illegal. This ruling reinstates the quota, which had been a provision since 1972. The verdict was delivered by a bench consisting of Justice…
The situation regarding the reserves has seen some improvement due to the increase in remittances from expatriates. Since August, following a political shift, expatriates have been sending a larger amount of money through legal channels, resulting in good growth in this sector. Alongside this, the decrease in import expenses and the promise of increased foreign…
On October 19, 2024, Saturday, Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will engage in the fourth round of dialogue with political parties at his official residence, Jamuna, starting at 3 PM. Parties like the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Ganoforum, the Nationalist Alliance, and others have been invited. Discussions are expected to focus on electoral…
In northern Gaza’s Jabalia area, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Tal al-Zaatar refugee camp, leading to the deaths of 33 people, including 21 women, with at least 70 others injured. The Al-Awda hospital confirmed that 22 deaths had been recorded. The Gaza Civil Defense Agency reported the total number of casualties, while Israeli military authorities…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the contract with national team coach Chandika Hathurusingha and appointed Phil Simmons as the new coach. This announcement was made on October 17, 2024, through a BCB press release. Reasons Behind Hathurusingha’s Dismissal Recently, Hathurusingha was served with a show-cause notice by the BCB for alleged misconduct and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the recent killing of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, as a pivotal turning point in the ongoing Gaza conflict. In a statement released late Thursday, Netanyahu referred to Sinwar’s death as the “beginning of the end” of the Gaza war. The announcement came…
The spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has confirmed that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently in India. During the weekly briefing on Thursday, he provided this information in response to a question from journalists. Jaiswal stated, “For security reasons, Sheikh Hasina came to India on very short notice and…
Israeli forces have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, during a military operation. Sinwar’s death is being considered a significant event in the ongoing Gaza war, with Israeli media highlighting its importance. Sinwar Was Not Killed in a Planned Attack According to a BBC report, Yahya Sinwar…
The interim government has announced an extension of the holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, and Sharadiya Durga Puja in 2025. The Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period will now last for five days, while Eid-ul-Azha holidays have been extended to six days. The Durga Puja holidays will span two days, as confirmed by the Chief Adviser’s Office. Currently, public…
