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People to reaffirm Bangladesh’s non-communal spirit in next election: Fakhrul

Voicing concern that efforts are being made to view the country from a religious perspective, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday expressed the hope that people will once again prove through their verdict in the next election that Bangladesh is a non-communal state.“It ...

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Jamaat asks EC to be ready for separate referendum, polls days

Bangladesh Jamaaat-e-Islam on Monday asked the Election Commission to be prepared mentally to arrange the referendum on the July National Charter 2025 on a separate day in November next before the 13th parliamentary election, said its Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher.“We’ve ...

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Govt declares building in Dhaka Cantonment as temporary jail

The government has designated a building within Dhaka Cantonment to serve as a temporary jail.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday, a day after announcing that 15 army officers wanted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for alleged crimes against...

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CEC hopes NCP won’t hinder democratic transition over ‘Water Lily’ row

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has expressed optimism that the Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) will not stand in the way of the country’s democratic transition, despite the ongoing dispute over the allocation of the ‘Water Lily’ (Shapla) election symbol.Talking t...

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Meghna-Gomti Bridge: ACC reviewing allegations of irregularities in toll collection contract

Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) is going to take legal steps against Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS Ltd) as questions have been raised over the appointment process and payment structure.CNS Ltd was appointed as the toll collection contractor for the Meghna-Gomti Bridge in 2016, following th...

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Police use sound grenades, water cannon to disperse teachers' rally in front of National Press Club

Police on Sunday noon used water cannon, sound grenades and baton-charges to disperse a section of demonstrating teachers in front of the National Press Club in the capital.Several demonstrating teachers were detained during the police action but were later released, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police&r...

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EC registration: Further verification required on info provided by 10 parties

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to conduct a fresh field-level investigation of information submitted by ten new political parties, as it continues to hold off on decisions over their registration status.According to an EC letter signed by senior assistant secretary Nazmul Kabir on Sunday, ...

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Bank merger: BSEC urges central bank to protect interests of investors

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator, has sent a letter to Bangladesh Bank (BB) regarding the planned merger of five commercial banks, urging the central bank to ensure the protection of the interests of general investors.The letter was sent to the gov...

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Remittance inflow hits $988mn in first 11 days of October

Bangladesh received $988 million in remittances through formal banking channels in the first 11 days of October, marking a 3.5% rise compared to the same period last year.According to Bangladesh Bank data, remittance inflow during the corresponding period of October last year stood at $954 million- ...

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Dengue toll rises: Five dead, 953 hospitalised in 24 hours

The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as five more patients died and 953 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning.With the latest fatalities, the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh has risen to 230...

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BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 171.60 cr in September

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized arms, ammunition, drugs and other contraband items worth Tk 171.60 crore during anti-smuggling drives across the country, especially in bordering areas in the month of September.During this period, the paramilitary force seized 6.356 kgs of gold, 1.650...

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Tripartite agreement signed to promote mental health awareness among university students

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday among Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka United, Moshal Mental Health, and the Private University Students Alliance of Bangladesh (PUSAB) to enhance mental health awareness among private university students in the country an...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Politics

EU launches climate and energy initiative in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has launched the expanded Team Europe Initiative on Climate and Energy in Bangladesh, aiming to strengthen climate mitigation—especially in the energy sector—and climate adaptation, officials said.EU Ambassador Michael Miller at an event recently urged Bangladesh ...

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DESCO suffers Tk630 crore losses over 2 ears; investors denied dividends

The Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO), a state-owned power distribution entity, has reported losses for three consecutive years despite multiple electricity price hikes.According to its latest audit report, the company incurred a cumulative net loss of around Tk 630 crore over the past two fisca...

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Arguments begin in crimes against humanity case against Hasina, Kamal

Arguments have started in a case over the Crimes Against Humanity against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and another accused.The hearing started on Sunday before the International Crimes Tribunal-1, led by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder.C...

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Push for PR system meant to delay election: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the people of the country will not accept the proportional representation (PR) voting system, as some parties are pushing for it to delay the election and hinder the restoration of democratic order.Speaking at a memorial discussion, he...

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Jamaat Ameer appreciates move to try army officers linked to enforced disappearances, killings

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has appreciated the move to bring several army officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings under trial.“The army authorities have already announced their cooperation with the judicial process and take...

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Thunderstorm Lightning in Bangladesh: Causes, Risks, and Safety Tips

Bangladesh experiences a diverse kind of natural disaster almost every year. Thunderstorm lightning is one of the most common and deadly hazards among them. Every year, many people and livestock lose their lives and get injured due to lightning strikes, especially during the rainy season. Between 19...

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Finally Public Administration Ministry gets news secretary

Md Ehsanul Haque has been appointed as the senior secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration.The Public Administration Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.The post of senior secretary at the ministry remained vacant since September 21 after former senior secretary Md Mokh...

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Govt plans rail link for all economic zones starting with Mirsarai

The government has undertaken a major initiative to establish railway connectivity with all economic zones (EZs) across the country, including the National Special Economic Zone in Chattogram’s Mirsarai, to make goods transportation faster, cheaper and more efficient.“We are preparing an...