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Police break up teacher recruitment protest with tear gas, water cannons

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Police used tear gas, water cannons, and batons to disperse protesters in Dhaka city demanding the reinstatement of canceled recruitment for government primary school assistant teach... Read More


US cancels $29m funding for Bangladesh crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The United States has cancelled a $29 million initiative aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's political landscape as President Donald Trump makes budget cut. Elon Musk's Department o... Read More


Second victim of Ashulia house fire dies

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Another victim has died from burns suffered in a house fire in Dhaka's Ashulia, bringing the death toll to two. The victim, 32-year-old Sumon Mia, succumbed to his injuries while un... Read More


Protesting teachers holding 'grand rally' at Shahbagh

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Candidates whose appointments as assistant teachers at government primary schools across Dhaka and Chattogram were annulled by the High Court have gathered for a "grand rally" in Dha... Read More


Yunus urges DCs to keep a close watch on law and order

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has instructed deputy commissioners (DCs) to keep a watchful eye on the law and order situation across the country. He made these comments at the openin... Read More


No need to act under intimidation: Chief Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus stated that there is no need to act under anyone's pressure during the tenure of the interim government. Yunus emphasised that officials should act a... Read More


Banks begin lowering both deposit, lending rates

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- A downturn in gains from investment in government securities prompts banks to begin lowering deposit and lending rates both with their attention now switched to private-sector lendin... Read More


Wheat shipment from Argentina arrives at Mongla port

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- For the first time, a consignment of wheat imported from Argentina has been unloaded at Mongla, the country's second-largest seaport. According to Abdus Sobhan Sardar, Assistant Con... Read More


Police verification no longer required for passports: CA

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Police verification will no longer be required for passport issuance, Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus announced on Sunday. Speaking at the District Administrator (DC) Conference, Dr... Read More


BRTA withdrew from directive to file cases for overcharging fares

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has withdrawn the directive issued to file case against drivers of petrol or CNG-powered auto-rickshaws for charging fares higher than ... Read More