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Man arrested over torching of police vehicle

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Police have arrested a man named Rajib Chandra Das over an allegation of posting a status on social media admitting his involvement in setting a police vehicle on fire in Dhaka's Pall... Read More


Murasu grows into severe cyclone. Where will it hit?

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Cyclone Murasu has gathered strength into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south-west Bay. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)... Read More


DSCC opens e-rickshaw registration Tuesday

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is set to launch its e-rickshaw registration drive on Tuesday, issuing the necessary directives as part of efforts to restore order on the roads. ... Read More


26 sent to jail during labour protests in Mirpur

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- A Dhaka court has ordered 26 people arrested over garment workers' protests in Mirpur to be sent to jail in three separate cases. Two metropolitan magistrate courts passed the orders... Read More


HSC retake plans likely on Tuesday

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Students who failed one or two subjects in this year's HSC and equivalent exams may soon get another chance, with education boards set to decide on retakes by Nov 4. Prof Syed Akhtar... Read More


Why rural Bangladesh needs One Health approach

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Healthy people, healthy animals and a safe environment are the foundations of a healthy society. Every year, on Nov 3, World One Health Day reminds us that human health, animal healt... Read More


MetLife study shows rapid AI adoption in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- AI adoption is accelerating across workplaces in Bangladesh faster than many employers anticipate, according to MetLife Bangladesh's second Employee Benefits Trends Study (EBTS). The... Read More


LPG price jumps Tk 223 in a month

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Private-sector liquefied petroleum gas prices have risen by Tk 223 in a month, taking the cost of a 12kg cylinder to Tk 2,060, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has said. T... Read More


400 garment factories shut amid wage unrest

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Nearly 400 garment factories in Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur have declared a holiday amid violence and vandalism during protests demanding higher minimum wages. The closures include 26... Read More


Worker leader urges protesters to return to work

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Babul Akhter, a worker representative on the garment wage board, has urged protesters to return to factories, warning against vandalism and outside provocation. Speaking after a meet... Read More