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Fourth Session of current parliament begins, to continue until November 18

, Nov. 9 -- The fourth session of the current parliament began on Monday afternoon after 60 days of the prorogation of the previous session. The session started with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bi... Read More


Workers' alliances propose Tk 32,131 minimum wage for RMG workers

, Nov. 9 -- Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk 32,131 for readymade garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms inc... Read More


3 killed as bus overturns in Lakshmipur

, Nov. 9 -- Three people, including a woman, were killed and 15 others injured when a speeding bus overturned on the Lakshmipur-Noakhali highway in Char Chamita area of Chandraganj upazila of Lakshmip... Read More


Govt working to rebuild collapsed education system, democratic institutions: President

, Nov. 9 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the country's education system was "dismantled" over the past one-and-a-half decades and the government is working to rebuild it. "Ove... Read More


Rains likely in Dhaka, five other divisions

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain at several places in six divisions, including Dhaka, over the next 24 hours from 9:00am on Monday. "Rain or thundersh... Read More


Govt verifying reports on Hasina's passport, NID applications: Home Minister

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The government is verifying reports that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has applied for a passport and a national identity card (NID) in New Delhi, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed... Read More


Bangladesh, Singapore discuss stronger police cooperation to combat transnational crime

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening cooperation between their police forces to combat transnational crime, money laundering, cybercrime and terrorist financing. The... Read More


Man killed by nephews over land dispute in Sherpur

Sherpur, Nov. 9 -- year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his nephews over a longstanding land dispute in Sherpur Sadar upazila on Sunday, triggering attacks and arson at the accused's houses b... Read More


541 arrested, 48 cases filed in 24 hours: DMP

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- A total of 541 people were arrested and 48 cases filed during regular drives conducted by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) across the capital in the 24 hours till 6:00am on Monday.... Read More


Uzirpur Swecchasebak Dal leader expelled after arrest over secret filming of women

Barishal, Nov. 8 -- A joint convener of Uzirpur Municipality Swecchasebak Dal, the BNP's volunteers' front, has been expelled from the organisation following his arrest over allegations of secretly fi... Read More