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DMP chief orders officers to shoot anyone with bomb, arson threats

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has authorised officers to open fire on anyone throwing crude bombs at police and setting fire to vehicles. The directive... Read More


Political parties call on EC to stay 'neutral, firm' under pressure

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Political parties have called on the Election Commission to take a "strong and neutral stance" to ensure a credible national election, urging it not to "bow to any pressure". The EC... Read More


BGB deployed in Dhaka, three other districts to maintain law and order

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed in four districts, including Dhaka, following a spate of violent incidents such as fires and crude bomb explosions linked to the imminen... Read More


Assailants vandalise residence of Rajshahi Awami League leader Khaled at night

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- A group of unidentified people have carried out vandalism and assault after breaking into an Awami League leader's residence in Rajshahi city in the dead of night. Motihar Police ch... Read More


Government 'secrecy' prevents disclosure of many developments, Advisor Salehuddin says

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has responded to claims that "nothing is happening", saying many developments cannot be revealed because of government-imposed "secrecy". Speaking a... Read More


No level playing field due to three advisors' 'misleading role', say eight religion-based parties

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The leaders of eight religion-based parties have said "misguidance" from three interim government advisors is hindering the level playing field. On Sunday, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary... Read More


East West University connects graduates with 70 organisations at 'Job Fair'

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- East West University has organised a day-long "Job Fair", connecting graduating students with national and multinational employers across different sectors. The event was inaugurate... Read More


IUB concludes two-day international business conference at Westin

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) has wrapped up its two-day International Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management 2025 (ICEBTM 2025) at The Westin Dhaka. ... Read More


EC committed to acceptable polls, not 'working for special interests', says Nasir Uddin

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The Election Commission is committed to holding acceptable national elections, says Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. The commission will not work for any special interes... Read More


Bangladesh receives 61,000 tonnes of US wheat in third shipment

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh has imported nearly 61,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States in a third consignment under the direct government-to-government purchase arrangement. A ship carrying 6... Read More