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Syndicates active in fertiliser price hike, artificial shortages

Syndicates of fertiliser dealers and transport operators are driving volatility in the fertiliser market recently by creating artificial shortages and selling at prices much higher than government-set rates, a government intelligence report has revealed.The report has also warned that fertilisers intended for agriculture may be diverted to tobacco production, potentially...

DMP's alleged non-coop hindering plan execution

The implementation of the Bus Route Rationalisation (BRR) plan, designed to introduce single-route bus services in Dhaka, has faced major hurdles, allegedly due to non-cooperation from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).Insiders involved in the initiative claim the DMP is firmly opposed to the move, fearing it would reduce its authority...

Tarique urges nationwide democratic practices for govt accountability

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said ensuring government's accountability to people requires the establishment of democratic practices across all sectors of the country. "The people of Bangladesh have many expectations from BNP. One of the most fundamental among them is to establish a proper system and ensure accountability,"...

TCB begins truck sale of essentials today

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin its truck sale drive of some key commodities today (Sunday) across the country, the state-owned agency said in a press release.Under the drive, around 500 poor people would be able to buy some selected essential items from each of 128 trucks every...

People’s suffering knows no bounds as drainage work has been ongoing for over two months in South Jatrabari.

People’s suffering knows no bounds as drainage work has been ongoing for over two months in South Jatrabari. They are forced to walk along muddy, slippery roads, defying the risk of accidents. The photo was shot on Saturday. — FE Photo

Eight still missing

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 09: Eleven fishermen have been rescued, while eight others are still missing after a fishing boat capsized in the Bay of Bengal on Thursday afternoon.The Bangladesh Coast Guard launched a search operation on Friday after being informed of the incident by the trawler's owner, Mohammad Miraj Uddin. Another...

Two die in city car crash

Two people died on Saturday after a car veered out of control and slammed into a road divider near the Setu Bhaban in the capital's Banani area.The victims were identified as Rintu (40) and Shawkat Hossain Kanan (41).A police official at Banani Police Station said that the accident occurred around...

DU students erupt in midnight protests

Dhaka University (DU) erupted in late-night protests on Friday as students demanded a complete ban on all forms of student politics in academic and residential halls. The demonstrations intensified after midnight, prompting the university authorities to reaffirm their decision to prohibit political activities in the halls.Around 12:00 AM, students from...

United States has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian state

LONDON, Aug 9 (AP): US Vice President JD Vance met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south of London, with the two leaders saying the agenda includes global economics and the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Taking questions from reporters before their...