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Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

The government has taken the initiative to dissolve the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and form a new specialized force under a new name. To this end, a draft of the ‘Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act’ has been published on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The public has also been given the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft.

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Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

The decision was taken at the meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) held today in the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, MP.

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National

Meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Held

The first meeting of the reconstituted National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) was held today at 11:00 AM at the headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) with the aim of making the country's civil aviation security system stronger, more coordinated, and of international standard.

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National

Emphasis on strengthening trade, skills development and research cooperation with Australia

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir and Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle have emphasized expanding and institutionally advancing trade, investment, skills development and research cooperation between Bangladesh and Australia.

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National

Public Administration Adviser instructs to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities in implementing BNP's election manifesto

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration (Minister of State rank) Md. Ismail Jobiullah instructed to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities through personal communication and inter-institutional coordination in implementing BNP's election manifesto. At the time, State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari, MP was present.

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We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands: Jamaat Ameer

Leaders and activists of the 11-party alliance faced police obstruction while marching towards the Secretariat to protest the fuel oil and gas crisis, 'phantom electricity bills', deterioration of law and order, and unchecked price hike of daily necessities. At that time, in front of the Secretariat, the opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer said, 'We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands.'

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National

Election Commission publishes full schedule for presidential election

The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the presidential election. According to the announced schedule, the presidential election will be held on August 20.

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National

We broke the shackles to establish a shackle-free democratic system: Information and Broadcasting Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan said the purpose of breaking the shackles is not merely to end an authoritarian or oppressive system, but to establish a shackle-free democratic and institutional state system where people's rights, freedom of expression and creative energy can never be shackled again.

1 month ago 384 views

Other Sports

National-level international standard tournament to be arranged for special needs athletes: State Minister for Youth and Sports

Youth and Sports State Minister, BNP's central sports affairs secretary and Dhaka North Metropolitan BNP convener Md. Aminul Haque said that to bring special needs athletes to the international level, an initiative will be taken to organize a national-level international standard para sports competition within a short time. The government is implementing long-term plans to build special needs individuals not as a burden on society, but as a potential asset for the country.

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National

PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the formulation of a coordinated action plan within one month to prevent pollution of the rivers around the capital Dhaka.

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National

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister's Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education, Mahdi Amin, has said that the strong protest lodged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the incident of allowing fugitive convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to speak in Delhi is the true reflection of a sovereign and dignified Bangladesh.

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Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

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Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

Researchers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have detected the presence of microplastics in five species of indigenous small fish in Arial Beel. The study found the highest amount of microplastics in koi fish. Besides, evidence of this pollution was also found in bata, meni (bheda/nandina), gulsha tengra and puti fish.

1 month ago 421 views

Politics

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

The 11-party alliance faced police obstruction while trying to stage a siege of the Secretariat to protest the fuel and gas crisis, 'phantom' electricity bills, deterioration of law and order, and price hikes on daily necessities.

1 month ago 546 views

Dhaka

Woman's Head and Two Hands Found Under Culvert in Dhaka, Police Search for Remaining Body Parts

Police have recovered the severed body parts of an unidentified woman from under a culvert in the Sabujbagh area of the capital. The recovered parts include the head and two hands. However, the rest of the body has not yet been found.

1 month ago 477 views

Economy

Silver prices also rise after gold, up Tk 292 per bhori

After increasing the price of gold, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has also increased the price of silver in the domestic market. According to the new decision, the price of 22-carat silver per bhori (11.664 grams) has been increased by Tk 292 to Tk 4,899.

1 month ago 672 views

Economy

Gold prices jump sharply, rising nearly Tk 10,000 per bhori

Gold prices have increased again in the domestic market. The price of the best quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been raised by Tk 9,856 in one jump, setting the new price at Tk 232,930.

1 month ago 453 views

National

Gas Supply from Maheshkhali to National Grid Resumes After Two Weeks

After being suspended for nearly two weeks due to a technical fault, gas supply from Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar to the national grid has resumed. This is expected to somewhat alleviate the ongoing gas crisis in Dhaka and various other parts of the country.

1 month ago 391 views

National

Government Committed to Ensuring Healthcare for All Citizens: State Minister for Health

The government is committed to ensuring quality healthcare for every citizen of the country, said State Minister for Health Dr. M. A. Muhit.

1 month ago 493 views

Expatriates

Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

From now on, if the original employer or kafeel fails to renew the Iqama of Bangladeshi workers at their workplaces in Saudi Arabia for any reason, they will be able to renew the Iqama under any other employer or kafeel as quickly as possible. This was stated by the country's Deputy Minister of Human Resources, Muhannad bin Ahmed Al-Issa.

1 month ago 673 views

National

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

The Bangladesh government has expressed deep anger and protest over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's direct participation with the media in New Delhi, India. On Wednesday (August 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in this regard.

1 month ago 621 views

Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

Meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Held

Emphasis on strengthening trade, skills development and research cooperation with Australia

Public Administration Adviser instructs to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities in implementing BNP's election manifesto

We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands: Jamaat Ameer

Election Commission publishes full schedule for presidential election

We broke the shackles to establish a shackle-free democratic system: Information and Broadcasting Minister

National-level international standard tournament to be arranged for special needs athletes: State Minister for Youth and Sports

PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

Woman's Head and Two Hands Found Under Culvert in Dhaka, Police Search for Remaining Body Parts

Silver prices also rise after gold, up Tk 292 per bhori

Gold prices jump sharply, rising nearly Tk 10,000 per bhori

Gas Supply from Maheshkhali to National Grid Resumes After Two Weeks

Government Committed to Ensuring Healthcare for All Citizens: State Minister for Health

Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

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