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Eight Bangladeshis among 44 arrested along Kurigram border

Dhaka, May 7 -- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Wednesday arrested 44 people including eight Bangladeshis from different bordering areas in Roumari and Bhurangamari upazilas of Kurigram di... Read More


Labour law to be amended by July, says labour secretary

Dhaka, May 7 -- The government would incorporate the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission and make required amendments to the labour law by July. Also labour inspection system will be... Read More


ACC summons deposed PM Sheikh Hasina for questioning

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former prime minister Sheikh Hasina for questioning on May 8. ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam shared the information with the medi... Read More


Philips launches new monitors in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 7 -- Global Brand PLC has officially introduced Philips' latest range of monitors in Bangladesh, including the Evnia Gaming, Business Series, Creator Series, and Smooth Touchscreen models. ... Read More


Bangladesh reshuffles six top police positions

Dhaka, May 7 -- Bangladesh Police have reshuffled the positions of six senior officers holding the ranks of additional inspector general (AIG) and deputy inspector general (DIG). The decision was ann... Read More


Four Bangladeshis detained by BSF near Thakurgaon border

Dhaka, May 7 -- Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) detained four Bangladeshi nationals near Jagadal border of Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon district early Wednesday. Three of the Bangl... Read More


NID data leak: EC halts services for two organisations

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Election Commission (EC) has suspended NID verification services for Ansar-VDP and BRAC Bank after finding credible evidence of National Identity (NID) data leaks. "The services (... Read More


Bangladesh moves toward ratifying ILO C190 to end workplace harassment

Dhaka, May 7 -- Bangladesh is taking a decisive step toward ensuring safer, violence-free workplaces for all as government officials, trade union leaders, employers' representatives, and development p... Read More


Progressive knit alliance unveils 15-point manifesto ahead of BKMEA election

Dhaka, May 7 -- Progressive Knit Alliance (PKA), the sole panel contesting the upcoming BKMEA election on May 10, announced a 15-point manifesto on Wednesday, pledging to prioritise reforms in customs... Read More


Four activists of AL, associate bodies held in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 7 -- Detectives arrested four leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliated organisations including the Organising Secretary of Bangladesh Mahila Awami League in separate drives ... Read More