News in Brief --2024-12-06

LGRC invites public feedback

The Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC) has called on the public to share opinions and recommendations as it officially begins operations at the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) building in Agargaon, Dhaka. In a press release signed by Chairman Dr. Tofayel Ahmed, the LGRC encouraged individuals and organisations to provide feedback through the following platforms: Website: www.lgrc.gov.bd, Facebook: facebook.com/lgrc24, Email: [email protected], Cell Phone: 01325212475. — UNB

Members of truck owners'

association block N'ganj street

NARAYANGANJ, Dec 05: Traffic in Mandalpara area of Narayanganj town came to a standstill on Thursday morning as members of the Truck Owners Association staged a protest, blocking roads with vehicles in a bid to demand the release of one of their leaders. Eyewitnesses reported association leaders and workers brought trucks onto the road in a disorganised manner, completely halting vehicular movement. Protesters vowed to continue their demonstration until Shamim, the member secretary of the organisation, is released. — UNB

Indian citizen detained for

illegal entry into BD

Hili Dec 05: A 35-year-old Indian citizen was detained by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on charges of illegal entry through the Hili border in Dinajpur on Wednesday night. The detainee, identified as Abdur Rahman, hails from Barabuian village in Bihar's Araria district, under the jurisdiction of Ghurna Police Station, according to BGB. Rahman entered Bangladesh illegally through pillar number 285/9 of the Hili border on Wednesday evening. —UNB

7th grader held 'instead of father' gets bail in Cox's Bazar

COX'S BAZAR, Dec 05: A Cox's Bazar court on Thursday granted bail to a seventh grader who was picked up 'along with arms' instead of his father on November 26. Cox's Bazar Woman and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Zillur Rahman granted bail to Tousiful Karim Rafi, 14, a class VII student of Teknaf Hnila High School,after his 9 days of imprisonment. Rafi's lawyer Ayasul Rahman said the court granted him bail considering his age. — UNB