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6 SPs transferred in fresh police reshuffle

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The government has transferred six superintendents of police (SPs) in the fresh reshuffle in the police administration. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Tuesday ... Read More


Renewable energy investment in Bangladesh falls $1.35b short of annual needs: Study

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh needs an estimated US$1.54 billion in annual investment in renewable energy through 2030, but the current pace of expansion is attracting investment equivalent to only abou... Read More


Shramik Shakti issues 3-day ultimatum to meet wage demand

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Jatiya Shramik Shakti, labour wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Tuesday warned of a nationwide movement if the government fails to meet their demand for a hike in the minim... Read More


IDRA initiates first-ever joint special audit of insurance companies

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has initiated a joint special audit involving four regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and accountability in the insuran... Read More


Tongi madrasah incident: HC asks Shahjalal Rumi to surrender within four weeks

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The High Court on Tuesday directed Shahjalal Rumi, the father of a seven-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually harassed at a madrasah in Tongi, Gazipur, to surrender before a Gazip... Read More


PM approves Tk 3cr for Christmas celebration, Tk 1cr more than sought

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has approved Tk 3 crore in financial assistance for the Christian community to celebrate Christmas, raising the proposed grant by Tk 1 crore. The Christ... Read More


Acting FM leads Bangladesh delegation to CHOGM opening ceremony

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir led the Bangladesh delegation to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Antigua and Barbuda National... Read More


IIUC students block Dhaka-Ctg highway, railway over fellow's death

Chattogram, Nov. 3 -- Students of the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway and railway track near their campus at Kumira in Sitakunda upazila on Tues... Read More


India following developments in Bangladesh; eyes forward-looking ties

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- India on Tuesday said it has been closely following developments in Bangladesh and remains committed to building a positive, forward-looking and constructive relationship with Dhaka, ... Read More


385 detained in police crackdown in Cumilla

Cumilla, Nov. 3 -- Police have detained 385 people in a coordinated crackdown across Cumilla district targeting alleged instigators of labour unrest, members of banned organisations and juvenile gangs... Read More