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Battery-run rickshaw drivers block city roads

Traffic in Dhaka's Agargaon area returned to normal on Monday afternoon after a four-hour blockade by battery-operated rickshaw drivers. The protest, which began around 10:30 am, caused severe traffic congestion as drivers blocked major roads, including the Agargaon intersection.Witnesses said m...

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No bar to battery-run rickshaws on Dhaka roads, SC issues status quo

The Appellate Division on Monday issued a one- month status quo on the High court order banning the movement of battery-run rickshaws on roads in Dhaka.Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division Md Rezaul Haq passed the order following a petition filed bythe state. The court also ordered disposing of t...

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5 projects worth Tk 5,916cr get ECNEC nod

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved a total of five projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 5,915.99 crore including one for improving the sewerage system of Chattogram (catchment 2 and 4) with around Taka 5,152.55 crore.The approvals came...

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Attempt to gather people in Dhaka foiled

An organisation called Ohingsho Gono Obhutthan Bangladesh (Nonviolent Mass Uprising Bangladesh) allegedly attempted to gather a large number of people at Shahbagh in the capital with promise to provide Tk 1 lakh loan to each participant.The organisation claimed that they would bring back laundered m...

City

Kabi Nazrul College, Suhrawardy College to remain closed today

The classes and academic activities of Kabi Nazrul Government College will remain suspended on Tuesday.The college authorities announced the suspension through a notification published on its website on Monday (November 25) citing ‘unavoidable reasons’.Earlier, on Sunday the authorities ...

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Major shakeup in admin soon

    Fit list again to appoint DCs     18,000 officials to be recruited The interim government, led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, is set to bring major changes in the public administration with recruitment of over 18,000 officials, transfer of many civil servants, and fresh pro...

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CEC pledges free, fair polls

Newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and four Election Commissioners (ECs) Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Begum Tahmida Ahmad and Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah today took oath at the Supreme Court here.Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed ad...

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Experts warn of supply crunch in Ramadan

Industry and trade analysts warn that the country may face major challenges during the upcoming month of Ramadan mainly due to political instability, slowdown in industrial output growth and fall in imports of goods.  These factors may also disrupt the supply of goods as uncertainty has been cr...

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11 more die of dengue

Eleven more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, marking the highest number of deaths in a single day so far this year.During this period, 1,079 new dengue patients have also been admitted to nationwide hospitals.This grim record was set between Saturday (November 2...

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Major power contracts under scrutiny

The national review committee on power, energy and mineral resources has recommended appointment of international law experts or investigation agencies to examine the major power contracts signed between 2009 and 2024 during the past Awami League regime. The committee, led by Justice Moinul Isl...

City

China a major priority for Bangladesh in boosting trade cooperation: Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has stated that China is a top priority for Bangladesh in terms of expanding trade cooperation. As part of this effort, Bangladesh is keen to work with China on Free Trade Agreement (FTA).The statement came on Sunday afternoon when the Chinese Ambassador to Bangl...

City

Training workshop on fact-checking held

A training workshop on fact-checking and its effect was held at the office of The Bangladesh Post in Dhaka city on Sunday (November 24, 2024). A number of journalists working with the English daily took part in the workshop.  The workshop was arranged under the initiative of AAJA-Asia Training ...

City

5 of a family among 7 burnt in city fire

Seven people including five members of a family sustained burn injuries in a fire apparently from accumulated gas in a house at Mirpur-11 in the capital on Sunday.The injured are Abdul Khalil,40, a painter, his wife Ruma Akter,32, and their three sons Abdullah,13, Mohammad,10, and Ismail,4. Besides,...

Business & Commerce

Experts for addressing RMGsector challenges to foster sustainable development

"It is important to address the challenges posed by decarbonization, the transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, and the fourth industrial revolution (automation) to ensure the sustainable development of this sector, said experts at an event, adding that these challenges must be m...

Entertainment & Glomour

Two-day book fair concludes at RAOWA Club

The two-day book fair at RAOWA Club in Mohakhali, Dhaka, concluded on Saturday, November 23. Organized by the Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Welfare Association (RAOWA), the fair ran successfully on Friday and Saturday, drawing a large number of book lovers.Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque, who also s...

City

‘COP29 ends with disappointment’

Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, dean of Faculty of Science at Stamford University Bangladesh and chairman of Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS); has believed that the UN COP29 climate conference held in Baku of Azerbaijan has once again given rise to disappointment. Profe...

City

Govt working to strengthen communal harmony: Adviser

Supradip Chakma, adviser to the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has said the government wants to work together by strengthening harmony, peace and amity among people of all communities in the country.He made this remark while speaking at the traditional Nabanna Festival-2024, celebrated ...

City

DoE conducts drive to remove plastic waste

The Department of Environment (DoE) has undertaken cleanliness and awareness campaigns across various locations in Barisal Division, including Kuakata Beach. This initiative followed the announcement by Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan to clean Saint Martin’s Island, Cox’s Ba...

City

IGP asks police to properly investigate cases filed after August 5

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has instructed field-level officers to properly investigate cases filed after August 5 to ensure no innocent person is harassed.The IGP further stated that even if a case is filed against an innocent person, steps should be taken to withdraw it through ...

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61.1pc want elections soon, 65.9pc prefer reforms first

A recent nationwide survey conducted by VOA Bangla reveals that 61.1% of Bangladeshis believe the next general election should be held within a year.But, a larger segment of the population (65.9%) advocates for completing all necessary reforms before proceeding with the election, indicating signific...