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Many within state structure don’t want survival of revolution: Sarjis

Sarjis Alam, General Secretary of the July Martyr Memorial Foundation, alleged that many within the state structure still do not want the July-August revolution to endure. He made the remarks on Tuesday (November 26) at a cheque distribution ceremony for the families of martyrs of the

West Bengal halts onion, potato exports to Bangladesh

India's West Bengal government has stopped online slot bookings for trucks carrying potatoes and onions through the Hili land port. Since Monday (November 25) morning, no trucks carrying potatoes and onions have been allowed to enter the port.  However, one potato-laden

10 platoons of BGB deployed in Shahbagh area

10 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Dhaka and Chattogram to maintain law and order. The deployment was made on Tuesday (November 26) to maintain law and order in the capital. Shariful Islam, public relations officer of BGB, confirmed the matter to the

India expresses concern over arrest of Chinmoy Das

India has expressed concerns over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on India expressed this concern in a statement today (Nov 26). "We have noted with

Dry weather likely over country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Nov 26) predicted that weather may remain dry for the next 24 hours from 9am today. “Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country,” said BMD bulletin. Light to moderate fog may occur at some

Chinmoy Krishna denied bail

A Chattogram court today (November 26) denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and principal of Pundarik Dham. Judge Kazi Shariful Islam of the 6th Metropolitan Magistrate's Court issued the order around 11:45

Trial run of train along Jamuna rail bridge conducted

A trial run of a train was conducted across the newly constructed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River on Tuesday (November 26).  The first trial train, consisting of an engine and three coaches, departed from the eastern side of the Bhuiyanpur section at

7 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Cumilla 

Seven people traveling in an auto-rickshaw were killed and one injured after a train hit the vehicle in Burichang Upazila, Cumilla on Tuesday (November 26). The accident occurred at an unauthorized railway crossing in Kalikapur of Bakshimul Union around 10 am.

Jatrabari college attack: Police vow to nab culprits in 24 hours

Police have assured that those responsible for the attack on Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Molla College in Jatrabari will be arrested within 24 hours. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Wari Division Saleh Uddin said while addressing teachers, students, and locals in front of the college around 4pm on

ISKON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested over flag desecration case

Police's Detective Branch (DB) has arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), from Dhaka’s Airport area. He was arrested on Monday (Nov 25) afternoon in connection with a case filed against him for

ECNEC okays 5 major projects worth Tk 5,915.99cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has given the green light to five new projects with a total estimated cost of Tk 5,915.99 crore.  Among these, one major initiative focuses on upgrading the sewerage system in Chattogram’s catchments 2 and 4,

BGB deployed to control Jatrabari students' clash

Six platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been deployed to restore order after a clash broke out between students from three colleges in the Demra and Jatrabari areas of Dhaka. The BGB members have taken position in the two areas to help control the situation. Md

Battery-run rickshaws can ply in Dhaka

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court issued a status quo order, temporarily halting the enforcement of a High Court ruling to stop the operation of battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka. Chamber Judge Md. Rezaul Haque issued the order on Monday (November 25), allowing the vehicles

OCs to be suspended for refusing to register cases: DMP Chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzad Ali has warned that if any officer-in-charge (OC) refuses to file cases will be suspended within a minute. The newly appointed DMP chief made the strict remark during a meeting with auto-rickshaw, auto-van, and easy-bike

Jatrabari into battleground as students of 3 colleges clash

Students from Dr. Mahabubur Rahman Molla College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, and Shaheed Suhrawardy College engaged in a violent clash, turning Dhaka's Jatrabari area into a battlefield on Monday (November 25). According to sources, several students were injured during the

Govt appeals to stay HC ban on battery-run rickshaws in Dhaka

The government has filed an appeal seeking a stay on the High Court's recent directive to stop the operation of battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka. Deputy Attorney General Nur Muhammad Azmi said that the appeal was submitted to the Appellate Division's relevant branch on Monday

Freight train derails in Uttara, disrupting services

Three compartments of a freight train derailed on Monday morning (November 25) in the Joynal Market area of Uttara, disrupting train services on one of the double tracks connecting Dhaka to Chittagong. The derailment occurred as the train was traveling from Dhaka toward

Ex-police officials Mashiur, Jewel dismissed over murder case

The government has temporarily dismissed Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Detective Police, Mashiur Rahman, and former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Jewel Rana. Earlier, the officers were arrested in connection with the student-mass killing case.

Bashundhara Foundation provides free medical care to 500 patients

Over 500 patients from Singjuri Union in Ghior Upazila of Manikganj received free medical treatment on Saturday (Nov 23) through a health camp organized by the Afroza Begum General Hospital, a health service initiative of the Bashundhara Foundation. The camp was set up at the

Who will recover Tk17 trillion laundered abroad?

Bangladesh's economy is reeling from the devastating effects of rampant money laundering, with Tk17 trillion siphoned off over the years. While expatriate workers tirelessly send remittances to bolster the economy, corrupt officials and business elites have smuggled vast sums abroad