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Biman introduces body cameras for staff at HSIA

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has introduced body-worn cameras for staff involved in baggage handling at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka, aiming to strengthen secu... Read More


Govt issues Tk 5.8b state guarantees in favour of TCB to help procure essentials

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government has issued three state guarantees totalling Tk 5.80 billion in favour of Sonali Bank to facilitate the procurement of essential commodities by the Trading Corporation ... Read More


ICT-1 takes formal charge against sacked Maj Gen Ziaul Ahsan into cognisance

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka has submitted the formal charge on three specific grounds of enforced disappearances and killings of more than... Read More


Bangladesh on track to energy efficiency goals: Study

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh's energy efficiency targets are within reach as a supportive regulatory framework and rising awareness create a favourable ecosystem, even amid supply disruptions and high... Read More


BB buys $67m more to stabilise forex mkt

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The central bank purchased a further US$67 million through auction from seven banks in the interbank spot market on Wednesday, aiming to stabilise the exchange rate of the US dollar ... Read More


Fire at plastic factory cluster imperils densely packed Lalbagh

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- A massive fire broke out at a cluster of plastic factories in the Lalbagh area of Old Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon, creating serious safety risks in the densely-populated neighbourho... Read More


Fate of Airport-Gazipur BRT project hangs in the balance

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The interim government has failed to decide on the much-awaited Dhaka Airport-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which remains halted for nearly a year, officials say. They sa... Read More


Govt suspends 14 Secretariat staff

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government has temporarily suspended fourteen employees of the Bangladesh Secretariat following their involvement in a protest demanding reinstatement of the 'Secretariat allowan... Read More


Police halt July Oikya's march to Indian High Commission

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Police on Wednesday halted July Oikya's march to the Indian High Commission in the capital's Badda area. The July Oikya platform, comprising demonstrators of the July 2024 uprising,... Read More


Don't need India's advice on our elections: Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- India summoned Bangladesh high commissioner to Delhi to convey "strong concerns" over security environment in Bangladesh and alleged threats to the Indian mission in Dhaka, amid dipl... Read More