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We practice the Islam of Madinah, not Maududi’s, says Salahuddin
06:33 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayBNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the BNP follows the Islam of Madinah, not that of Pakistani theologian Abul Ala Maududi, calling on Muslims to reject those trying to exploit religion for political gain.
$328b Tata empire faces internal war after Ratan Tata’s death
06:22 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayA year after the passing of India’s most revered industrial icon, Ratan Tata, the $328-billion Tata Group – a global force stretching from salt to steel, software to skies – is grappling with an unexpected storm.
Bangladesh ranks near bottom in global reading habit survey
05:27 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayIn a world ruled by scrolling thumbs, the joy of turning pages is slowly disappearing – and Bangladesh is falling far behind. A 2024 survey by CEO World magazine on the reading habits of citizens in 102 countries has revealed that Bangladesh ranks 97th, with people spending only 62 hours a year on reading – roughly 2.75 books per person annually.
Jamaat spreading lies to mislead people ahead of polls: Fakhrul
04:46 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of misleading the public by spreading lies about the upcoming national election.
Doval finds weak governance caused regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka
04:25 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayIndian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has said that weak governance and failure of institutions have been major factors behind regime changes in South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Year-round bans leave coastal fishermen drowning in debt and despair
03:55 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayFishing bans now stretch across nearly the entire year, imposed one after another to conserve fish stocks, protect breeding seasons, and preserve biodiversity. While these bans aim to protect nature, they are pushing the fishermen – the very guardians of these waters – into deeper poverty.
No foreign trips for govt officials till polls
03:11 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayThe Chief Adviser’s Office has instructed government officials to avoid foreign travels unless absolutely necessary until the next national elections. A circular on compliance with foreign travel guidelines has been issued and circulated to all ministry and division secretaries
Primary teachers threaten strike if demands not met by Nov 15
02:59 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayAssistant teachers at government primary schools have threatened nationwide work stoppage and sit-in programmes if the long-standing disputes over pay grades and promotions are not resolved by November 15.
BTRC to deactivate SIMs above 10 from Saturday
02:01 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayMobile operators will begin from Saturday, November 1, deactivating additional SIM cards registered under a single national ID (NID) if the number exceeds 10, as per a directive from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
CJ convenes SC full court meeting on Tuesday
01:10 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayChief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has convened a special full court meeting on Tuesday, November 4, with all judges of the Supreme Court’s Appellate and High Court Divisions. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 3:00pm at the Supreme Court conference room.
UN backs Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara
12:40 PM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayThe United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat’s 50-year conflict with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front.
Nationwide jatka fishing ban takes effect Saturday
11:40 AM, 01 Nov 2025 SaturdayA nationwide ban on catching jatka (young hilsa fish) came into effect today to boost hilsa production and ensure sustainable conservation of the country's national fish. The eight-month ban will remain in force till June 30, 2026.