National Revolution and Solidarity Day observed in Netrakona
6 days ago · Netrakona Nov 7, 2024 (BSS) - National Revolution and Solidarity Day was observed here today in a befitting manner. District BNP and its associate organisations chalked out various programs highlighting the significance of the day. As part of the program, a colorful rally was brought out in the district town by BNP and its front organisations.
Attack on free press won't be tolerated: CA press wing
6 days ago · DHAKA, Nov 7, 2024 (BSS) - Any attack on media freedom will not be tolerated as the government believes in freedom of press," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today. "We won't tolerate any attack on any newspaper. We are 100 percent committed to press freedom," he told reporters at a press briefing at Foreign Service Academy here.
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
6 days ago · SYDNEY, Nov 7, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Australia will move to pass new laws banning children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, vowing to crack down on tech giants failing to protect vulnerable users. Platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram would be held responsible for enforcing the age ban, Albanese ...
Habibur Rahman made new DMP commissioner | News
6 days ago · DHAKA, Sept 20, 2023 (BSS)-Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Habibur Rahman has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Habibur, now the chief of Tourist Police, will replace outgoing DMP Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq. The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ...
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
6 days ago · BSS PROFILE. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), the country’s national news agency was launched on January 1, 1972. The Dhaka bureau of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) was turned into the national news agency of the new country. Beginning with a small strength in the head office in Dhaka and a bureau in Chittagong, BSS now has bureaus ...
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act | News Flash
6 days ago · DHAKA, Nov 7, 2024 (BSS) - The government has decided to repeal the controversial Cyber Security Act-2023 enacted by the ousted Awami League (AL) regime. The council of advisers at its meeting today approved in principal the draft of the Cyber Security Act (Repeal) Ordinance - 2024. The meeting was held at Chief Adviser's Office in Dhaka's ...
What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in | News
6 days ago · What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in. WASHINGTON, Nov 7, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Economy, immigration, incumbency: As the dust just begins to settle on a brutal US election campaign, experts have highlighted key headwinds that contributed to why Kamala Harris failed to block Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House. - Economic malaise -.
Clashes in Mozambique after opposition leader calls for protest
6 days ago · MAPUTO, Nov 7, 2024 (AFP) - Police in Mozambique fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital Maputo Thursday after the main opposition leader called for a demonstration against election results. The southern African nation has been rocked by violence since an October 9 vote, won by the Frelimo party which has been in power for almost ...
Tanzim Sakib gets team in Global Super League | Sports
DHAKA, Nov 6, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Sakib was acquired by Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Guyana Amazon Warriors to play the inaugural edition of the Global Super League. The tournament will start from November 26. Whether Tanzim will be the part of the tournament is in doubt as Bangladesh will tour West Indies for a full ...
Kyiv targeted in massive Russian drone barrage overnight
6 days ago · KYIV, Ukraine, Nov 7, 2024 (AFP) - Kyiv was targeted by another "massive" Russian drone attack that wounded two people, damaged buildings and sparked fires in several districts, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. Officials meanwhile in the south and east of the country said Russian attacks had killed two Ukrainian civilians in Kherson and Sumy.