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DB operation at Additional DIG's house in capital, 84 detained

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) detained 84 people, including 26 women, in a raid at the house of an Additional DIG of Police in Bhatara in the capital.

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World

Gold prices fall in global market

Gold prices have fallen in the global market. According to a Reuters report, on Tuesday (October 20), gold prices in the spot market fell by 0.4 percent to $4,123.94 per ounce.

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Politics

Opposition leader did not attend July Memorial inauguration as name was not on invitation

Jamaat-e-Islami has said that the opposition leader did not attend the inauguration ceremony of the 'July Memorial' built in memory of the July martyrs because his name was not on the guest list.

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Crime

Pabna: Mother killed by having throat slit over drug money refusal, son detained

In Faridpur, Pabna, a son has been accused of killing his mother by slitting her throat after she refused to give him money for drugs.

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National

Bill Gates praises Bangladeshi scientist Firdausi Qadri over cholera vaccine

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised internationally renowned Bangladeshi scientist Dr. Firdausi Qadri for her research on the oral cholera vaccine.

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Football

Conflict with coach: Ronaldo suspended for one month and fined

The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has suspended Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros over allegations of a disciplinary breach.

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National

Online birth-death registration to remain closed for 6 days for maintenance

Online birth and death registration activities will remain closed for 6 days for software maintenance. This information was announced in a notice from the Office of the Registrar General.

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Dhaka

Gas supply to remain suspended for 3 hours Wednesday in Demra and other areas

Gas supply will remain suspended in several areas from 2pm to 5pm tomorrow, Wednesday, due to outlet valve replacement work at the Demra DRS.

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National

Concerns that winter may be shorter this time due to El Niño effect

Under the influence of El Niño, temperatures in the country may remain higher than normal during this year's winter season. At the same time, meteorologists fear that winter may be shorter in duration due to its late arrival and early departure.

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National

Bangladesh will be built as expected with everyone: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has expressed his determination to build the expected Bangladesh with everyone. Speaking at a roadside meeting organized at Paglapir in Rangpur around 11:30 am on Tuesday, he said the government will stand beside people of every class and profession in the country.

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National

National Statistics Day is today

Today, October 20, is National Statistics Day. The day is observed to highlight the importance of reliable statistics in the country's socio-economic development, planning and policymaking.

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National

Political freedom and situation have improved in Bangladesh: UK Home Office

The UK Home Office has said that after the formation of the BNP government, the overall political situation in Bangladesh has improved and political freedom has increased. A fact-finding mission report prepared by the UK Home Office's Country Policy and Information Team (CPIT) notes that, compared with the previous Awami League government, political parties, journalists, civil society and human rights organisations currently have the opportunity to express opinions and carry out activities independently. The report was published on Monday based on observations from a British delegation's visit to Dhaka from June 7 to 15 this year.

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National

Decision to Lease 25 Government Water Bodies for Six Years Under Development Project

The government has decided to lease 25 government water bodies for six years under a development project to protect the rights of genuine fisherfolk, increase fish production and boost government revenue.

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Country

Floating hospital for underprivileged healthcare; initiative to launch waterbus on circular waterway

To make healthcare accessible to underprivileged people in coastal and remote areas, the Ministry of Shipping has planned to build a floating hospital. As part of this initiative, on Monday (October 19), State Minister for Shipping Rajib Ahsan, MP, inspected the 'Impact Jibon Tori Floating Hospital' anchored at the Kanchan Municipal Park Ghat in Rupganj, Narayanganj.

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Country

Government plans to build a playground in every three wards

The government is planning to build one playground for every three wards in all city corporations and municipalities of the country. In addition, Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said initiatives will be taken to establish one ground in each of the seven unions of Sylhet Sadar Upazila.

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National

Minister hands over 150 trolleys at Shahjalal Airport for expatriates' convenience

To make luggage transport easier for expatriate workers, Minister of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury has handed over 150 trolleys at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. He said a total of 200 trolleys have been supplied for expatriates' convenience at three international airports of the country.

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Country

Sarees distributed among underprivileged people marking Durga Puja in Manikganj; government stands beside followers of Sanatan religion: Food Minister

On the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, Food Minister Afroz Khanam MP distributed saris gifted by Prime Minister Tarek Rahman among underprivileged followers of Sanatan religion in Manikganj Sadar Upazila. She distributed the saris as chief guest at the event organized by the Upazila Administration, Manikganj Sadar, on Monday (19 October).

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National

Home Minister assures maximum security at Prabarana Purnima and Kathin Chibor Daan festivals

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government will provide all-out cooperation and maximum security during the main religious festival of Buddhists, 'Prabarana Purnima,' and the month-long 'Kathin Chibor Daan' festival. He gave this assurance while speaking as chief guest at an exchange of views meeting with Buddhist religious leaders at the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat on Monday (October 19) afternoon.

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National

Five issues must be prioritized in primary education reform: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said that curriculum, teachers, monitoring, infrastructure and technology—these five issues must be prioritized and worked on in an integrated manner to improve the quality of primary education and implement the desired reforms.

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Politics

Ishrak supporters protest in front of Press Club

After announcing his voluntary resignation from the post of State Minister of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, supporters of Dhaka-6 MP Ishrak Hossain protested in front of the National Press Club. On Monday (October 19), after a press conference, they took position on the road adjacent to Topkhana Road and began protesting.

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DB operation at Additional DIG's house in capital, 84 detained

Gold prices fall in global market

Opposition leader did not attend July Memorial inauguration as name was not on invitation

Pabna: Mother killed by having throat slit over drug money refusal, son detained

Bill Gates praises Bangladeshi scientist Firdausi Qadri over cholera vaccine

Conflict with coach: Ronaldo suspended for one month and fined

Online birth-death registration to remain closed for 6 days for maintenance

Gas supply to remain suspended for 3 hours Wednesday in Demra and other areas

Concerns that winter may be shorter this time due to El Niño effect

Bangladesh will be built as expected with everyone: Prime Minister

National Statistics Day is today

Political freedom and situation have improved in Bangladesh: UK Home Office

Decision to Lease 25 Government Water Bodies for Six Years Under Development Project

Floating hospital for underprivileged healthcare; initiative to launch waterbus on circular waterway

Government plans to build a playground in every three wards

Minister hands over 150 trolleys at Shahjalal Airport for expatriates' convenience

Sarees distributed among underprivileged people marking Durga Puja in Manikganj; government stands beside followers of Sanatan religion: Food Minister

Home Minister assures maximum security at Prabarana Purnima and Kathin Chibor Daan festivals

Five issues must be prioritized in primary education reform: Bobby Hajjaj

Ishrak supporters protest in front of Press Club

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