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Ex-President Badruddoza Chowdhury’s first death anniversary today
The first death anniversary of former President and founder of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh, Professor Dr. A.Q.M. Badruddoza Chowdhury is neing observed today (Sunday, October 5). He passed away on October 5, 2024.
Consensus Commission to submit final report soon
The National Consensus Commission is set to submit its final report to the caretaker government shortly, Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz said on Sunday.
World Teachers’ Day being observed today
World Teachers’ Day, observed globally with reverence and due importance in Bangladesh on October 5, in line with global observance.
Tofail Ahmed still alive but condition critical: Doctor
Tofail Ahmed, senior Awami League leader and former Member of Parliament for Bhola-1, is alive but remains in critical condition, according to Tofail’s son-in-law, Dr. Touhiduzzaman Tuhin of Square Hospital.
USA's apparel import from Bangladesh rises by 26.62pc
Apparel import volume by the USA from Bangladesh (volume in million SME) rose by 26.62 percent although the overall apparel import volume to the USA decreased by 5.30 percent, according to the US Government Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), from 2015 to 2024.
Gold price hits record high again, nears Tk 2 lakh per bhori
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has increased the price of gold by Tk 2,192 per bhori, setting the new rate of 22-carat gold at Tk 1,97,576 per bhori, the highest in the country’s history.
Govt closely monitoring status, safety of participants in flotilla for Gaza
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus today said that the government is closely monitoring the status and safety of those participating in the historic ‘Global Sumud Flotilla’ for Gaza.
Navy deploys 17 warships to protect spawning hilsa
The Bangladesh Navy has launched a special operation to protect spawning hilsa during the peak breeding season. The operation will continue until October 25, during which catching, transporting, storing and selling hilsa is strictly prohibited.
Two Bangladeshi climbers set for Himlung Himal expedition in Nepal
Two experienced Bangladeshi climbers—Dr Shah Alam Siddiqui (Lalon Siddiqui) and Engineer Salauddin Ahmed—are set to embark on an expedition to conquer Nepal’s Himlung Himal. Both are members of the adventure club Group D Madoventurers (GDM). They will leave for Kathmandu on 10 October.
Gono Odhikar Parishad chief Nur returns home
Gono Odhikar Parishad President and former DUCSU Vice-President Nurul Haque Nur has returned home after receiving medical treatment in Singapore. He arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday (October 4) evening.