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After SPs, govt reshuffles 527 police station chiefs in pre-election lottery

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has reassigned the officers-in-charge (OCs) of 527 police stations across the country through a lottery in the latest shake-up of key law-enforcement positions ahead of... Read More


Dengue: 2 deaths, 565 hospitalisations in a day

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh has reported two more deaths from dengue fever, while 565 new patients have been admitted to hospitals with the disease in the past 24 hours. The total number of hospitali... Read More


Law and order workshop for election suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has suspended a workshop concerning law and order surrounding the upcoming parliamentary election and the referendum. The home ministry announced the move in a letter ... Read More


Tarique's homecoming: Govt ready to provide 'special' security to those who need it, says home advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government is ready to provide "special" security to those who need it, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said regarding Tarique Rahman's homecoming. His comment came foll... Read More


SSF personnel deployed at Evercare Hospital for Khaleda Zia's security

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- A security cordon has been established around Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was declared a "Very Very Important Person" (VVIP)... Read More


Mobile phone traders block Pragati Sarani to protest unauthorised handset ban

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Mobile handset traders and their employees have staged a protest on the road in front of Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka for about an hour and a half over the government's move to ban una... Read More


Nestle Bangladesh hosts 'The Gut Nexus' workshop on gut health

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Nestle Bangladesh has organised "The Gut Nexus," a two-day workshop on gut microbiome science, bringing together over 250 scientific experts and research professionals. The event com... Read More


EU 'satisfied' with election preparations, will send major observation team: ambassador

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- European Union Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller has "expressed satisfaction" with the overall preparations for the parliamentary election and the referendum slated for February next... Read More


3 including 'drug dealer' beaten in Manikganj after robber attack announcement

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Locals have beaten three people including a "drug dealer" after an announcement of a robbery was made from a mosque in Manikganj. Those who are beaten are 27-year-old Arif, son of Du... Read More


Interim government declares Khaleda Zia a VVIP

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been accorded Very Very Important Person (VVIP) status following a decision at a special meeting of the interim government. Planning Advisor Wahiduddi... Read More