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CA asks Bangladesh to put up extra efforts in Cop29

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Yunus on Monday (Nov 11) asked the Bangladesh officials and NGO and civil society leaders to put up extra efforts to highlight the country's climate crisis concern at the COP 29 conference in Baku. He made the call in Baku just after he arrived in the

Chief Adviser arrives in Baku to join COP-29

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived in Baku to attend the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-29). CA reached Baku on Monday (Nov 11) by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, a message from CA’s press wing said. Earlier in the day, Prof Yunus left here for

Another major reshuffle in police force

A total of 64 officers with the ranks of DIG, Additional DIG, Superintendent of Police, and Additional Superintendent of Police have been transferred and posted to new positions within the Bangladesh Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued separate notifications on Monday (Nov 11),

DNCC seizes 102 autorickshaws, sells in auction at Tk 1.85m

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) authorities conducted an operation in Capital’s Mirpur and seized 102 autorickshaws, which were later sold at auction for a total of Tk 1.85 million. The operation was conducted on Monday (Nov 11) to remove unauthorized battery-powered

Four farmers die as train hits in Lalmonirhat

Four farmers were killed in a train accident in Lalmonirhat’s Patgram upazila while they were threshing paddy near the railway tracks. The incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Monday (Nov 11) in Alauddi Nagar of Baura Union along the Lalmonirhat-Burimari rail route. The

Protest erupts over newly appointed Advisers

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement started protests at Dhaka University on Monday (Nov 11) afternoon, opposing the recent appointment of three new advisers to the interim government. Student leaders expressed frustration, saying they were not informed about the appointments

Four remanded over Muntaha murder in Sylhet

A Sylhet court today (Nov 11) placed four people on a five-day remand each in connection with the murder of six-year-old Muntaha Akter Jerin. Sylhet Judicial Magistrate Kazi Md Abu Zaher Badal approved the remand after police requested seven days to interrogate the suspects, according

Police HQ stresses prompt service, strict crime control

Police Headquarters has directed its field-level officers to take strict legal action against criminals, extortionists, and muggers.  This directive came during a monthly crime review meeting on Monday (Nov 11), presided over by Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime &

Land allocation for Mujib Academy in Cox’s Bazar cancelled 

The interim government has revoked the allocation of 700 acres of forest land originally designated for the establishment of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Academy of Public Administration.  The decision was taken following a request from Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan,

Garment workers lift blockade after 54-hour in Gazipur

Garment workers in Gazipur lifted their blockade after 54-hour continuous protest on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway on Monday (Nov 11) after authorities promised to pay their due wages by next Sunday.  The workers started their protest on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Earlier, the

Rice imports resume through Hili Port after 19 months

After a 19-month pause, rice import from India has resumed through the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur, with importers expecting the move to help reduce rice prices in the local market. On Monday (Nov 11) afternoon, trucks loaded with rice entered Bangladesh, with approximately 120 tonnes

DNC raids DJ Party in Gulshan, arrests two

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested two people with illegal liquor during a raid at a DJ party in Dhaka’s Gulshan area. On Monday (Nov 11), the raid was conducted at a hotel named "Quality Inn Private Limited" on Road 50, Gulshan-2.  The

Menon, Shahjahan, 3 others shown arrested in new murder cases

A court in Dhaka today showed five individuals, including ex-Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan and Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon, arrested in connection with four separate murder cases.  The others arrested are former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, Awami League's

Sheikh Mujib's photo removed after oath at Bangabhaban

The photo of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was reportedly removed following the oath-taking ceremony of three new advisers in the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban. One of the newly appointed advisers, Mahfuz Alam, shared this information on his Facebook profile on Monday (Nov 11) afternoon. He

Scattered Rain in Coasts, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: Met Office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Nov 11) predicted rain in some areas of two coastal and port divisions, with mainly dry weather expected in the rest of the country over the next 24 hours starting this morning. "Rain or thundershowers may occur at one or two

CA opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at Dhaka airport

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 11) inaugurated a dedicated lounge for migrant workers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Terming migrant workers as "nation builders," Professor Yunus acknowledged their significant contribution, particularly

CA Yunus leaves for Azerbaijan to join COP29 Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus departed from Dhaka today for a four-day state visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29), a global climate summit. The press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, confirmed that a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the

Five-member committee formed to select ACC chairman

A five-member selection committee has been formed to recommend candidates for the positions of Chairman and Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).  Headed by Justice Md. Rezaul Haque, an Appellate Division judge of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, the committee was

Three more advisers to interim govt sworn in

More three advisers were sworn in on Sunday (Nov 10) as members of the advisers’ council of the interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohammad Yunus. The ceremony took place at 7:30 pm in the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, with President Md. Sahabuddin administering the oath

Bangladesh receives $655m remittances in November

The inflow of remittances reached $655 million (BDT 7,860cr) in the first nine days of November, according to data published by Bangladesh Bank. The data published today (Nov 10), said on average Bangladesh daily received $72.78 million as remittances during the first nine days of