Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

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TCB starts selling onion at Tk 50 per kg tomorrow

The government will start selling soybean oil, potatoes, onions, and lentils through ‘Truck sale’ at a lower price in the capital from tomorrow (November 14). Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said at a press conference in the secretariat today (November 13).

Indictment hearing in Khaleda's 11 cases now on Jan 11

A Dhaka court today (November 13) fixed January 11, 2024 for the hearing on charge framing in 11 cases lodged against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and others.  Today was fixed for her appearance before the court, but Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Asaduzzaman reset the date

Met office predicts dry weather over country 

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (November 13). According to the Met office bulletin, night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly

189 platoons of BGB deployed across the country

The Border Guard Bangladesh authorities today (November 13) said they deployed 189 platoons of the force across the country, including 25 in Dhaka and adjacent districts, to maintain law and order situation. GBG public relations officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter. He said

JCD leader caught while torching bus in Dhaka

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-1 caught a central leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), red-handed while torching a passenger bus in Dhaka’s Abdullahpur area. The detainee is Assistant Organising Secretary Mamun

DMP arrests 38, files 27 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (November 13) arrested 38 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

UNHRC to review Bangladesh's rights record today

The UN's Human Rights Council will be reviewing Bangladesh's human rights situation in Geneva today (November 13) as part of its four-yearly Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to take part in the UPR process for the fourth

PM visits Khulna to open 24 development projects today

After around five years, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Khulna today (November 13) to attend a rally at the city's Circuit House ground as the chief guest. On March 3, 2018, she attended a public rally held at the Circuit House. The premier is scheduled to address a

Gazette issued fixing minimum wage at Tk12,500 for RMG workers 

The government has published a gazette notification fixing Tk 12,500 as the minimum wage for readymade garment workers. A press statement issued by the Labour and Employment Ministry revealed this information on Sunday (November 12) evening. So far a total of 130 garment factories

UNHRC to review Bangladesh's rights record tomorrow

The human rights situation of Bangladesh will be reviewed under the universal periodic review (UPR) process of the UN Human Rights Council, tomorrow (November 13) in Geneva, Switzerland. The government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to take part in the UPR process for the

46 ASP promoted to additional SP 

A total of 46 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) from 34 BCS Police cadres have been promoted to Additional Superintendent of Police. Deputy Secretary of the Home Ministry, Sirajam Munira, issued the notification in this regard today (November 12). Earlier on 31 May 2023, the

3,000 sued in 12 cases over RMG workers’ unrest in Ashulia

A total of 3,000 people were sued in 12 cases filed in connection with the attacks and vandalism in various factories in Ashulia, Dhaka amid the demonstration for a minimum monthly wage of Tk 23,000. Dhaka District Police Additional Superintendent of Police (Savar Circle) Md Shahidul

BGB nabs three men with 12 gold bars in Benapole

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members arrested three people along with 12 gold bars weighing 1.399 kg from Benapole border area on Sunday (November 12). The arrestees are – Ajmeer, 21, son of Anar Uddin of Putkhali village under Benapole Port Thana, Jalal Uddin, 38, son of Ali

Four BNP men arrested in Feni for killing Constable

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four people including Feni district unit Juba Dal president Zakir Hossain in a case filed over a police constable killing during BNP’s rally on October 28 in the capital. Other arrestees are – Gazi Manik, Nasir Uddin, and Delwar Hossain

Bus torched in Mirpur 10

A bus was set on fire in the capital's Mirpur-10 intersection on Sunday (November 12) afternoon. Talha Bin Zasim, an officer at Fire Service Media Cell confirmed the matter.  The arson attack on a bus of "Projapoti Paribahan" at Mirpur 10 Circle was reported

Jalal succumbs to Gazipur RMG clash injuries at DMCH

A readymade garment (RMG) worker, who suffered shotgun pellet wounds in a clash between police and RMG workers in Gazipur's Konabari area on November 8, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The deceased, Jalal Uddin, 42, a supervisor of Islam Garments of Gazipur, breathed

SC to hear Jamaat registration appeal tomorrow

The Supreme Court (SC) today (November 12) set November 12 for holding a hearing on an appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami challenging a High Court verdict that scrapped its registration with the Election Commission. A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice

Two arrested over Constable Parvez's killing 

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today (November 12) arrested two people in connection with the killing of a policeman during the BNP’s rally at Dhaka’s Naya Paltan on October 28. Chapainawabganj District Chhatra Dal President Md Yusuf Ali was arrested from the

Dry weather likely: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today (November 12). According to its bulletin, day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

PM opens Ghorasal-Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the country's largest Ghorashal-Polash Urea Fertiliser Factory today (November 12) in Narshingdi district, 46km distant from the capital. The factory will play a leading role in meeting the increasing demand of urea fertiliser, ensuring