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Green coalitions table 12-point recommendation ahead of polls

Environment rights groups on Saturday placed a 12-point recommendation to the political parties ahead of the February national election, putting special focus on upholding Bangladesh's rights to upstream water, safeguarding the environment and containing pollution. Bangladesh Environment Movement (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) placed the recommendations at a press...

A vast track along the Jhenai River in Islampur upazila of Jamalpur district runs dry during the winter leading

A vast track along the Jhenai River in Islampur upazila of Jamalpur district runs dry during the winter leading to emergence of large shoals (Char). Locals plant paddy on the sun-baked banks of the river after silt accumulation. In the picture, a peasant is carrying paddy seedlings to transplant them...

IGP orders police to wear body cameras for transparent polls

Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 24: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has directed all police personnel to wear body cameras while on duty to uphold transparency, accountability, and impartiality during the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections.Addressing a pre-election briefing at the Civic Centre of Chattogram District Police Lines on...

Licensed holders asked to deposit firearms by Jan 31

Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Dhaka has asked all licensed arms holders to submit their firearms and ammunition to the nearest police station by January 31, reports BSS.The order has been issued as part of the government initiative to make the upcoming 13th national parliament election and referendum in...

DUJA holds training on investigative journalism

DU CORRESPONDENTThe Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) organised a training programme on investigative journalism for university-based reporters and distributed its Quarterly Reporters' Awards in recognition of outstanding reporting.The programme was held on Saturday at the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom of the University of Dhaka. The training session was conducted...

RU 'B' unit entry test held

RU CorrespondentThe first-year honours admission test of 'B' unit of Rajshahi University (RU) for the 2025-26 academic session was held peacefully across the country. The examinations took place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday (January 24) at regional centres in five divisional cities.According to university sources, the 'B'...

Factory closed in Gazipur as protesting workers clash with police

Factory workers and police have clashed surrounding a protest at a factory in Gazipur's Konabari, reports bdnews24.com.Workers of Jamuna Denims Ltd blocked a road on Saturday morning as part of a demonstration, triggering clashes with the force.Later, police dispersed the protesters using sound grenades and tear gas shells.The factory authorities...

Lions allocates more than $1.0m for 300 dev and humanitarian projects in Bangladesh

FE REPORT Lions International has allocated more than US$1.0 million fund for its over 300 development and humanitarian projects across Bangladesh, aiming to bolster the country's socio-economic development.The information was disclosed by Dr. Manoj Shah, second international vice president of Lions International, at a press conference held at a city...

Weather may remain dry today-----=-

Weather may remain dry todayWeather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met office.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night to morning.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the...