Central Desk
Bangladesh received $1.59 bn remittance in Nov
Bangladesh received $1.59 billion inward remittance in November, showing a slight increase in expatriate income flow, according to a Bangladesh Bank source.
Real, Barca refuse to attend 'illegal' Dubai meeting
Barcelona and Real Madrid on Wednesday united in their opposition to attending a La Liga meeting scheduled to be held in Dubai, deeming the gathering "illegal". The Spanish top flight's general assembly is planned for Dubai on December 7 but will now take place without the country's two storied clubs, reports AFP.
Gaibandha-5 by-polls: EC recommends action against 125 presiding officers
The Election Commission has recommended to take departmental action against its 133 officers, including 125 presiding officials, for negligence in their duties during the Gaibandha-5 by-election on October 12 last.
Biden to host Macron for White House state visit
France's Emmanuel Macron was set to be hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House Thursday for a state visit mixing sumptuous ceremonies with hard-edged talks on transatlantic trade and how to manage a rising China, reports AFP.
In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate
India officially takes up its role as chair of the Group of 20 leading economies for the coming year Thursday and it's putting climate at the top of the group's priorities, reports AP.
Bangladesh’s forex reserves fall to $33.86bn
Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have dwindled to $33.86 billion as the central bank continues to sell dollars to the banks with the demand for the greenback running high.
BNP delegation sits with IGP over Dec 10 rally
A four-member BNP delegation sat in a meeting with Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Thursday at the police headquarters to talk about permission to hold the party’s rally at Nayapaltan on December 10 and the arrests of party leaders and workers.
New York, Singapore top 'world's costliest city' survey
New York and Singapore are jointly the world's most expensive cities after inflation soared this year, an annual survey showed Thursday, reports AFP.
French baguettes get UNESCO heritage status
The French baguette -- "250 grams of magic and perfection", in the words of President Emmanuel Macron, and one of the abiding symbols of the nation -- was given UNESCO heritage status on Wednesday, reports AFP.
Maradona would be 'super happy': Messi
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland, reports AFP.
Month of victory begins
The nation is set to celebrate the month of victory with much festivity and enthusiasm amid a series of programmes throughout the month of December that begins today.
Transport strike in Rajshahi ahead of BNP rally
Transport owners will enforce an indefinite strike beginning at 6:00 am on Thursday in all eight districts of Rajshahi division to press home for various demands ahead of the BNP’s rally on Saturday.
Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to top Group C
Eliminating all the confusion and doubts, Argentina marched into the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Poland 2-0 in their last group stage match at Stadium 974 - Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar. Argentina finished top in Group C, while Poland also qualified for the next round as they finished second.
France's Frappart to be first woman referee at men's World Cup
Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match after FIFA announced on Tuesday that she will take charge of Thursday's Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica, reports AFP.
Dengue claims four lives in 24 hrs
Four dengue patients died and 426 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning.