Khulna-Dhaka train service via Padma Bridge takes off

The new route via the Padma Bridge will cut travel time to just under four hours

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Yunus, Sullivan pledge to protect human rights of all: White House

Sullivan reiterated the United States' support for a "prosperous, stable and democratic" Bangladesh

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Health cadre exclusion proposal rejected

The BCS Health Cadre Association organised the press conference protesting the recommendation of Public Administration Reform Commission.

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BDR carnage to be probed again

The government yesterday formed a seven-member commission to re-investigate the 2009 BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) massacre. 

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Libya keen to hire more Bangladeshis

Libya has expressed interest in hiring more Bangladeshi professionals, including doctors and engineers, to support the country's development, and has invited Bangladeshi students to enrol in its top universities.

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DMP Drive / 93 mugger suspects held in 24hrs

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 93 suspected muggers in 24 hours following anti-mugging operations across various areas of the capital.

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Dhaka-Khulna / Rail route via Padma Bridge opens new era of connectivity

Passenger rail services on Dhaka-Khulna route via Padma Bridge are set to commence today.

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Seed crisis worries Barguna potato growers

Acute crisis of quality seeds in the ongoing potato cultivation season has become a cause of concern for the potato growers in different upazilas of Barguna.

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Brokers prowling Myanmar border

Amid the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, Rohingyas are crossing into Bangladesh at different points of the 270km border between the two countries.

Killings on MV Al Bakera: Ministry of Industries forms probe body

A 4-member investigation committee has been formed to investigate the incident, it said in a statement

Outrage over humiliation of freedom fighter

The assault and humiliation of a freedom fighter, around whose neck a garland of shoes was placed, have sparked outrage across the country.

7 stabbed to death aboard cargo vessel

Seven crew members were killed in a brutal attack aboard a bulk carrier in the Meghna in Chandpur early yesterday.

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3 teens killed in bike crash

Three teenage boys lost their lives early yesterday when the motorcycle carrying them collided with a roadside electric pole in Cumilla’s Sadar upazila when they were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony.

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Police reforms must be inclusive

Reforms should be structural to establish a professional, people-centred, and inclusive police service in Bangladesh, saod speakers at an event yesterday.

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Fertiliser shortfall threatens crop yields in Lalmonirhat

A shortage of fertiliser allocation has left farmers in Lalmonirhat struggling to achieve their targeted crop production. They now fear that the expected yields will be disrupted as a result of the shortfall.

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Prof M Tamim joins IUB as vice chancellor

Prof M Tamim, a professor of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineering, joined Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) as its vice chancellor yesterday, said a press release.

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Saad followers demand peaceful environment

They claimed that Hefazat leader Mamunul Haque is exacerbating the conflict between the factions instead of helping to resolve it

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A step towards equality, justice

The July Mass Uprising was not an isolated event but a step towards realising the nation’s vision of equality, social justice, and human dignity, said former caretaker government adviser Sultana Kamal yesterday.

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Need a year for judiciary reforms

The interim government can complete the necessary reforms in the judiciary within a year, law adviser Asif Nazrul said yesterday.

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ACC sues former ministers, lawmakers

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed cases against nine individuals, including two former cabinet members of the Awami League government, two lawmakers, and a former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, over illegal wealth amounting to Tk 2,384.70 crore.

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World Bank to continue support for key reforms

Outgoing World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh, Abdoulaye Seck, yesterday reaffirmed the WB’s support for key reform initiatives of  the interim government.

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