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Samakal journalist Abu Saleh Rony wins NIMCO-UNDP Media Award 2025

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Samakal Senior Reporter Abu Saleh Rony has received the "Media Award on Judicial Independence 2025" for his investigative reporting on judicial independence and reform. The ceremony... Read More


Grey market traders allowed to sell illegal phones until March as NEIR takes effect from Dec 16

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The government has informed all stakeholders, including grey market mobile phone traders, that the National Equipment Identification Register (NEIR) for mobile handsets will take eff... Read More


Navy detains 22 people attempting to smuggle 1,500 cement bags to Myanmar

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Bangladesh Navy has detained 22 people and seized two engine-powered boats carrying 1,500 bags of cement while attempting to smuggle them to Myanmar through the Bay of Bengal nea... Read More


CPD's Debapriya says concerns about credible election remain despite assurances

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Debapriya Bhattacharya, fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has expressed concerns over the country's capacity to hold a "credible and acceptable election". He spoke aft... Read More


Mayor Shahadat Hossain calls on advisor for answers on extortion at Chattogram Port

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Chattogram City Mayor Shahadat Hossain has asked the shipping advisor to clarify who is behind the reported extortion of Tk 20-25 million at Chattogram Port daily. In a video messag... Read More


Supreme Court Secretariat to be inaugurated Thursday

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed is set to inaugurate the Supreme Court Secretariat on Thursday. According to a Supreme Court press note released on Wednesday, the ceremony will take... Read More


Mobile phone traders block Sonargaon hotel intersection in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Mobile phone traders linked with the "unofficial" handset market have blocked the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel intersection in Dhaka. At 6.15pm on Wednesday, Tejgaon Division Additio... Read More


Tarique urges BNP activists to act decisively as future depends on election win

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Tarique Rahman has emphasised that Bangladesh can only be safeguarded if the BNP wins under the Paddy Sheaf symbol in the national elections. On Wednesday, he virtually told party a... Read More


Tarique urges BNP activists to act decisively, warning that Bangladesh's future depends on poll win

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Tarique Rahman has emphasised that Bangladesh can only be safeguarded if the BNP wins under the Paddy Sheaf symbol in the national elections. On Wednesday, he virtually told party a... Read More


Private off-dock strike suspended in Chattogram

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Private off-dock owners have stepped back from their undeclared strike in Chattogram after receiving assurances from the Chattogram Port Authority. They announced a one-month suspen... Read More