SC releases full verdict restoring caretaker govt
The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday released the full text of a verdict that restored and revived the election-time non-party caretaker government system in the Constitution in its previous form.The 74-page verdict was published on the Supreme Court's website. Former Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed authored the judgement.A seven-member...
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Structural exclusions notably raise security risks: Study
Structural exclusions - such as restricted mobility, limited income opportunities, and barriers to economic participation - have significantly increased security risks among the Rohingya refugees living in Bangladeshi camps, according to a recent research study.It has also found that structural vulnerabilities have not only limited the refugees' economic prospects, but...
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Book fair ends, publishers disappointed with sales
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair has come to an end as many publishers expressed disappointment over the overall business during the 18-day event. This year's fair recorded a combined book sale of around Tk170 million. At the closing ceremony on Sunday, Member Secretary of the fair's management committee, Md. Selim...
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BD trials Starlink internet on trains
Bangladesh has begun testing satellite-based high-speed internet on moving trains for the first time, using the Starlink service operated by SpaceX.The pilot project has been launched by Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) in collaboration with Bangladesh Railway, allowing passengers to access onboard Wi-Fi powered by satellite connectivity while travelling.According to...
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