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60pc call for independent probe: Survey

Sixty per cent of those taking part in a survey have demanded investigations into allegations of human rights violations by the police through an independent organisation, reports UNB. Many also supported forming a permanent investigative commission led by a retired justice of the High Court to probe such allegations against...

LPG price unchanged at Tk 121.25 per kg

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has kept the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) unchanged for the month of December at Tk 121.25 per kg, reports UNB.The new price was made effective from 6 pm on Tuesday.BERC also said the prices of other sizes of LPG cylinders -- from 5.5...

Deprived deputy secys of 25 cadres to get promotion this month

Deputy secretaries from 25 different cadres, who have been deprived of promotions, will receive their due advancements in December, said Md Obaidur Rahman, additional secretary of the Recruitment, Promotion, and Transfer (APD) of the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, reports UNB."We are working with the deputy secretaries who are...

HC upholds govt decision to limit tourism at St Martin's Island

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday upheld a government decision to limit tourism on the Saint Martin's Island citing environment conservation after dismissing a writ petition filed by a local, who mentioned job shortages due to the verdict.The HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Mubina Asaf passed the...

Army Chief urges officers to face challenges

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 03 (UNB): Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has urged newly commissioned officers to prioritise patriotism and demonstrate courage in handling any situation.The Army Chief made the remarks during the President's Parade, marking the commissioning of new officers at the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) Parade Ground in Chattogram...

Saudi Arabia offers path to runaway migrants to legalise status

Saudi Arabia has provided an opportunity for 'Huroob', or runaway expatriates, to legalise their stay in the Gulf kingdom, reports bdnews24.com.Migrants classified as illegals due to various reasons, including separation or escape from sponsors and employers, have until Jan 29, 2025 to legalise their status, according to the Bangladesh Embassy...

Rikta Akter Banu on BBC's 100 women list

Bangladeshi nurse Rikta Akter Banu has been included in the list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024 - published by the BBC on Tuesday - for her role in creating a positive impact on the community's views around disability, reports UNB.The women were selected...

Chinmoy's bail hearing fixed for Jan 2

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 03: Former Isckon leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's bail hearing in a sedition case was re-fixed for January 2.The hearing on Chinmoy's bail petition was scheduled to be held in the court of the Metropolitan Session Judge Mohammad Saiful Islam on Tuesday."As the prosecution submitted a time petition...

Dhaka's air quality 7th worst

Dhaka has ranked the 7th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 184 at 8:55 am on Tuesday, reports UNB. The day's air was classified as 'unhealthy', according to the AQI index. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50...

News in Brief --2024-12-04

Writ seeking ban on Indian TV channels filedA writ petition, pleading for court's direction to ban broadcasting of Indian television (TV) channels in Bangladesh, has been filed. Supreme Court lawyer Syeda Shahin Ara Laili filed the plea with the High Court through her lawyer Md Aklas Uddin Bhuiyan on December...

Weather (2024-12-04)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office. Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night until early morning. Night temperature may fall by (1-2)°C...