A glance at the most important news of the day
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Among a number of incidents taking place on Sunday (19 January), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Arrest warrant issued against Shakib Al Hasan in cheque dishonour case
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against national cricketer and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently living abroad, in a case involving the bounced cheques of Tk4.14 crore.
Reforms and election process can take place simultaneously: Fakhrul after paying tribute to Zia
It is very much possible to hold national elections in July-August and reforms will continue alongside the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam today (19 January).
Saif Ali Khan's attacker likely a Bangladeshi: Mumbai police
Mumbai police have said the man accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence on 16 January is likely a Bangladeshi national who entered India illegally.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza takes effect pausing 15-month war that upended Middle East
The ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas has come into effect in Gaza on Sunday (19 January) after a nearly three-hour delay during which Israeli attacks killed at least 19 Palestinians.
MBBS admission test results published, pass rate 45.62%
Results of the MBBS admission test for the academic session of 2024-25 of public and private medical colleges was published today (19 January).