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Overspeeding continues despite raising speed limit to 80 kmph

Overspeeding on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway (DEE) is yet to come under control despite cases filed over speed limit violations. In a recent move the speed limit has been raised to 80 kilometres per hour on the city's first expressway.The First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company Limited earlier had found vehicles...

TCB's sale of essentials expands to 64 districts from Wednesday

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday announced that Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling essential commodities through trucks in all 64 districts from Wednesday to ensure benefits for low-income groups, reports UNB.The initiative, which is already active in six districts, will now be expanded to an additional...

Officers of 25 cadres observe work abstention

The Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council observed a one-hour work abstention on Sunday, protesting the 'biased and discriminatory' temporary suspensions imposed by the administration cadre, and demanding the resolution of inter-cadre inequalities, reports UNB.Officials of 25 different civil service cadres staged demonstrations at their respective offices across the country.As part of...

Govt to procure motorbikes for DMP, BGB, Coast Guard, Ansar

The government has taken steps to procure motorcycles for the law-enforcement agencies, including Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Ansar alongside Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), to intensify internal security campaign and vigil, reports BSS."Steps have been taken to purchase motorcycles for DMP police members, BGB, Ansar and Bangladesh Coast Guard members, so...

BCG Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque speaking

Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque speaking at the inaugural ceremony of an ‘Investigative Interview Course’ at a city hotel on Sunday. Australian Border Force and BCG jointly organised the event, scheduled for March 2-6.

Probe report on April 15

A Dhaka court has set April 15 for submitting a probe report in the sensational case lodged over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, extending the deadline for the submission of the report for the 116th time, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam passed the...

Independence Award to be given based on merit: Asif Nazrul

Independence Award will be conferred this year based on merit, rising above partisan and group considerations, said Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul on Sunday, reports UNB.The awards are being given to deserving people who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, Asif Nazrul, a member of the National Awards...

Eight more dengue cases reported

Eight new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,554 this year, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: three in Khulna Division (Out of CC), two in Chattogram...

SC to hear plea on cancelling pry teachers' recruitment today

The Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned until today (Monday) its hearing on a plea challenging the High Court verdict that cancelled the process to recruit 6,531 candidates as assistant teachers at government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions, reports BSS.Appellate Division Judge-in-Chamber Justice Md Rezaul Haque set the date...

29 inspectors promoted to ASPs

The government has promoted 29 police inspectors to the rank of assistant superintendent of police (ASP), the home ministry said a statement said on Sunday, reports BSS.They were attached to the police headquarters with directives to submit their joining letters to the senior secretary of the public security division of...

Take escort service for safe transportation of money: DMP

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) reiterated its offer for the city dwellers to get escort services for the safe and secured transportation of large sums of money during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS."If any individual, bank or financial institution feels that they need police assistance to...

BD seeks Philippines' support for Asean partnership, Rohingya crisis solution

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday sought the Philippines' support for Bangladesh's bid to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of Asean and for a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, reports UNB.The issue was discussed when newly appointed Ambassador of the Philippines Nina Padilla Cainglet met Touhid Hossain...

Weather (2025-03-03)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to the Met office.Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Sunday at 35 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali, while the lowest temperature...

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The maestro chefs of Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka once again started selling their diversified mouth-watering iftar cuisines to satiate the taste-buds of the capital's food connoisseurs. The photo was taken on Sunday, the first day of Ramadan. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman