November 2, 2026

Garment Workers in Gazipur Protest for Higher Wages, BGB Deployed

Gazipur:Hundreds of garment workers continued their protests in various parts of Gazipur on Monday, following the government’s recent formation of a wage board to review the minimum wage structure. The workers are demanding a monthly minimum wage of T…

DNC Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Modernize Anti-Drug Efforts

Dhaka:The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has announced a comprehensive modernization plan aimed at enhancing its capabilities to combat drug networks. The roadmap includes the creation of specialized investigative units, the adoption of advance…

Hawkers Banned from Mirpur Footpaths as DNCC Plans Alternatives

Dhaka:Hawkers will no longer be permitted to set up stalls on the footpaths in Mirpur-10 and Mirpur-1, as announced by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Safiqul Islam Khan. The DNCC is currently working on providing alternative spaces …

CIID Seals Narayanganj Warehouse Over Undocumented Chemicals

Narayanganj:The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has sealed a warehouse in Narayanganj after discovering approximately 81.6 tonnes of chemicals, including Sodium Hydrosulfite, without proper documentation proving their legal o…

Bangladesh to Advocate for Climate Finance Grants at COP31

Antalya:Dhaka Bangladesh will emphasize the need for climate finance to be provided as grants rather than loans at the upcoming COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20. The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed Islam, announced on Mo…

Two Children Tragically Drown in Natore Pond

Natore:Two young children drowned in a pond at Berilabari village in the Lalpur upazila of Natore on Monday noon.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the victims were identified as Sheuly Khatun, aged two and a half, daughter of Serajul Huq, and…