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Gold price per bhori falls by Tk 3,266

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has decided to reduce gold prices in the country's market. The price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been reduced by Tk 3,266 to Tk 2,28,031. The organisation said in a statement on Tuesday (October 13) that the decision was taken due to a fall in the price of Tejabi gold (pure gold) in the local market. The new price came into effect from 10am today.

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World

Oil Prices Rise in Global Market Amid Saudi-Houthi Conflict

Oil prices have risen in the global market due to supply concerns amid the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. On Wednesday, in the international market, the price of Brent crude rose by 89 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $106.58 per barrel. At the same time, the price of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 80 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $94.94.

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National

Legal action against LPG traders if strike not withdrawn: Energy Minister

Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has warned that legal action will be taken against LPG traders if they do not withdraw their strike. He said this at a meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 14).

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Country

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

The Cyber Police Centre in Chattogram has started its operations to tackle cybercrime and enhance the digital investigation capacity of Bangladesh Police. It was inaugurated today, Wednesday (October 14), at an event in Dampara of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Lines. This initiative is being implemented under the project ‘Safer Cyberspace for Digital Bangladesh’ with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

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National

Today is National Dessert Day: A Day to Celebrate with Sweets

Today is National Dessert Day, a day to celebrate the love for sweet foods. Dessert lovers celebrate the day with various types of cakes, pudding, ice cream, pastries, and other sweets.

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National

57th World Standards Day being observed in the country with emphasis on affordable fuel

Emphasizing increasing the use of affordable and environmentally friendly fuel and ensuring its optimal use, the 57th World Standards Day is being observed today, Wednesday, in Bangladesh like other countries of the world. This year's theme has been set as—'Shared vision, developed world: affordable and environmentally friendly fuel'.

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National

Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku, and Ministry Secretary Md. Delwar Hossain have expressed deep sorrow at the death of Md. Nurul Akhtar Milad, Budget and Accounting Officer of the Department of Fisheries.

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World

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an administrative building of state oil company Aramco in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran. At the same time, Saudi authorities intercepted two missiles fired at the capital Riyadh. Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged by falling missile debris.

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National

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned the harassment of Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former chief adviser of the interim government, at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York, USA.

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National

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

The government is transferring and posting executive engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) through a lottery system to prevent transfer-related irregularities and ensure transparency and accountability, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has said.

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National

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

The government plans to expand community mental health services to 500 upazilas across Bangladesh to bring care closer to underserved communities. The initiative has already been launched on a pilot basis in 20 upazilas, State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhith said.

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National

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that the government, private sector, development partners, research institutions and civil society must work together in an integrated manner to prevent plastic pollution. He said it is necessary to move towards a circular economy by reducing unnecessary plastic use, increasing reuse and strengthening waste collection and recycling systems.

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National

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

A grand rally will be held on November 7 in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital with around 47,000 village police coming from across the country. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will attend as chief guest at the rally organized in the field adjacent to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

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Country

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that only law enforcement or government support is not enough to protect mother hilsa; for this, the mental commitment of fishermen is most important.

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National

Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

The government has taken an initiative to launch an Expatriate Card to simplify various services for expatriates and ensure special benefits. State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md. Nurul Haque said the card is currently being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and several Middle Eastern countries.

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Country

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

Minister of Labour and Employment and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury has said that injured Bangladeshis in the attack at an airport in Saudi Arabia are undergoing treatment at five hospitals. Alongside maintaining contact with the families of the injured, the government is monitoring the security situation of expatriates.

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National

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods and awareness-raising messages in Friday prayer sermons to increase public awareness to prevent dengue.

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Entertainment

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

After going to jail in a case over his wife's death, small-screen actor Zaher Alvi has returned to acting after a long seven-month break. He announced the start of new work through several posts on social media.

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Politics

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has alleged that BNP is using Awami League's terrorists and extortionists for its own purposes.

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National

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

Although rain and thunder showers are likely in various regions of the country over the next three days, the Meteorological Department has said there will be no major change in day and night temperatures across the country. However, the weather in most areas may remain mainly dry.

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Gold price per bhori falls by Tk 3,266

Oil Prices Rise in Global Market Amid Saudi-Houthi Conflict

Legal action against LPG traders if strike not withdrawn: Energy Minister

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

Today is National Dessert Day: A Day to Celebrate with Sweets

57th World Standards Day being observed in the country with emphasis on affordable fuel

Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

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