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CA seeks 'safe zone' for displaced people in Rakhine

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Oct 14) called for creating a "safe zone guaranteed by the UN" for the displaced people in Rakhine and finding ways to support them. He made the call when Thomas Andrews, the Special Rapporteur of the UN on the situation of

Mirpur-10 metro rail station reopens tomorrow

The Mirpur-10 station of Dhaka metro rail will resume operations Tuesday, after nearly three months. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Managing Director Mohammad Abdur Rouf told reporters Monday (Oct 14). The repairing cost is still being calculated, Abdur Rouf said while

Constitution reform commission holds first meeting

The first meeting of the constitution reform commission, which was formed by the Interim government to reform the constitution, was held in a virtual platform on Sunday afternoon. In the virtual meeting, the commission members Professor Sumaiya Khayer, Barrister Imran Siddique,

No arrests or harassment for July uprising involvement: Home Ministry

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced today (Oct 14) that students and individuals involved in the July-August mass uprising cannot be arrested, harassed, or charged in connection with cases filed during that period. In a statement released this afternoon to media outlets, the

Dhaka seeks enhanced economic, security ties with Beijing: Touhid

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (Oct 14) said Dhaka is keen to strengthen both its economic and security ties with China along with deepening collaboration in several critical areas including clean energy and infrastructure development. "We need security cooperation from

Met office predicts dry weather across Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts that the weather may remain mainly dry today (October 14), with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. "Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country", according to a met

3 killed as gas cylinder of bus explodes in Lakshmipur 

A gas cylinder explosion on a bus in Lakshmipur’s Sadar upazila early Monday claimed the lives of three people and left nine others injured. The victims were identified as Suman Hossain, son of Batu Mia, and brothers Md Yusuf Mia and Hridoy Hossain, sons of Sujamia. They were

Army Chief meets Chief Adviser

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today (October 13) paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. "Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today,” CA’s Press

Tantibazar incident: Three accused remanded

A Dhaka court today (October 13) placed three alleged snatchers on a one-day remand in a case filed over the robbery near the puja mandap in the city’s Tantibazar area. The accused are Askash (23), Ridoy (23) and Jibon (19). Sub-Inspector (SI) of Kotwali police station Shibbir

Former NSI director Monirul sent to jail

A Dhaka court today (October 13) sent former director (Border) of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) Commodore Monirul Islam to jail rejecting bail petition. Investigative Officer (IO) of the case produced Monirul, who was arrested in a case filed over the killing of a teenager

Bangladesh, US discuss on recovering stolen assets

Bangladesh and the Unites States (US) have discussed strengthening collaboration to counter corruption, tackle money laundering and recover stolen assets.  The discussion was taken place at a meeting between Bangladesh foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin and US Acting Coordinator

6 held over robbery posing as security forces in Mohammadpur

Police arrested six people linked to a group of miscreants who, while posing as security personnel, allegedly robbed Tk 75 lakh and 70 bhoris of gold ornaments from an apartment of a building in Mohammadpur early Sunday. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan

Met office predicts sporadic rain in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted sporadic rain in parts of the country but the weather will remain mainly dry, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours from 9 am this morning (October 13). According to the BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by

Durga Puja ends on Bijoya Dashami today

The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, will come to an end today (October 13) with the solemn immersion of the Goddess Durga in the capital and elsewhere in the country. Devotees throng Puja mandaps to celebrate Bijoya Dashami, the last day of

BGB foils attempt by 37 Rohingyas to enter Bangladesh

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) foiled the attempt of 37 Rohingyas, including women and children, to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar by crossing the Naf River near Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, last night (Oct 12). The incident occurred around 9 pm at the Keruntoli border point in Sadar

Fire at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal

A fire broke out at the warehouse of the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal on Sunday (Oct 13) morning. Nine fire engines are working to bring the fire under control, said Mizanur Rahman, deputy director of Fire Service Barishal Divisional Office. The firefighters rushed to

Journalist hacked to death in Mymensingh

A journalist was hacked to death in the district town on Saturday (Oct 12). The deceased was Shapon Bhadra, 68, hailed from Shambhuganj Majipara in the town. He was the Vice President of Tarakanda Press Club. Police arrested a youth namely Sagor, 20, from Goiripur Upazila in the

Age for govt jobs male 35, female 37 proposed

The committee tasked with determining the maximum permissible age for joining public services has submitted its report to the government, recommending an age limit of 35 years for men and 37 years for women. However, the committee did not set a specific age limit for retirement from

Grameen Bank exempted from taxes until 2029

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today (Oct 12) decided to exempt Grameen Bank from taxes after nearly four years. NBR announced the decision, granting the bank tax exemption until 31 December 2029. A similar privilege was extended to As-Sunnah Foundation, a non-profit charitable

CA exchanges greetings with devotees at Dhakeshwari Temple

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today visited Dhakeshwari National Temple in the town of Dhaka. During his visit, he exchanged greetings with the members of Hindu community on the auspicious occasion of the Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival in Bangladesh, said the