A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (24 October), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Bhairab train accident: 3 damaged coaches removed, communication resumed fully after 14 hours
Three bogies that were crushed and derailed in the Bhairab train accident have been removed from the site and train communication returned to normal after almost 14 hours.
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Cyclone Hamoon: Danger signal 7 for Ctg port; inland water transport on all routes suspended
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has asked the maritime ports of Payra and Chattogram to hoist danger signal no seven and six for Cox's Bazar and five for Mongla as severe cyclonic storm Hamoon may cross Barishal-Chattogram Coast near Bhola by tomorrow morning to noon as a cyclonic storm.
US 'closely monitoring' lead up to Bangladesh elections; calls on all to respect rule of law
The United States has said they are "closely monitoring" developments in Bangladesh leading up to the elections.
BNP notified police about 28 Oct rally, didn't seek permission: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP has informed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) about its 28 October rally scheduled to take place in Nayapaltan but didn't ask for any permission, the party's secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today.
BNP will get permission if they promise not to create anarchy: Kamal
BNP will get permission to hold a rally on 28 October if they promise not to be engaged in anarchy, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said on Tuesday.
Israel says strikes will dismantle Hamas as Palestinian death toll rises
Israel said on Tuesday it had killed dozens of Hamas fighters overnight in strikes on Gaza and that it had no intention of easing its bombardment of the besieged Palestinian enclave.
China removes Li Shangfu as defence minister: State media
China has removed Li Shangfu from his position as defence minister and state councillor, state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday.
