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24 platoons of BGB deployed in industrial areas amid labour unrest

, Nov. 4 -- A total of 24 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key areas of Savar-Ashulia in Dhaka , Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain peace in industrial zones and ensure... Read More


Govt working to strengthen immigration, border governance: Home Minister

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the government is working to introduce necessary reforms and strengthen Bangladesh's immigration and border governance system. "We wi... Read More


RMG workers clash with police in Narayanganj

, Nov. 4 -- Tensions flared in Shibu Market and Kather pool areas of Fatullah in Narayanganj as garment workers staged demonstration for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday demanding a monthly min... Read More


HRW urges Bangladesh universities to uphold free speech, academic freedom

, Nov. 4 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday raised concerns over what it described as arbitrary punitive measures against academics and students at public universities in Bangladesh over their a... Read More


PM seeks China's support in resolving Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought China's cooperation in resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis, citing the pressure on Bangladesh from hosting 1.3 million displaced... Read More


AJP's Tarek calls on agitating workers to return home, assures them govt by their side

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Aam Janatar Dal General Secretary Md Tarek Rahman on Tuesday said that garment workers demanding a wage hike would hopefully return home, in view of attempts being made to gain politi... Read More


'Razakars of 1971 welcome Razakar of 2024 with flowers': Rashed Khan on Jamaat reception for Akhtaruzzaman

, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister's Political Assistant Rashed Khan on Tuesday described the Jamaat-e-Islami's embrace of Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman as a union of two razakars, the colloquial for traitors. ... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia discuss expediting FTA

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia on Tuesday discussed ways to ensure the early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir met ... Read More


'Mamun: In Praise of Shadows' wins Best Biographical Documentary award in Moscow

, Nov. 4 -- Bangladeshi documentary 'Mamun: In Praise of Shadows', portraying the life and artistic journey of eminent photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, has won the Best Biographical Documentary award at ... Read More


CPC's international department head Liu Haixing in city

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC), arrived here on Tuesday night to discuss ways to strengthen relation... Read More