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Fire Service on 24-Hour Alert for Durga Puja Across Bangladesh

Dhaka:The Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence will maintain a 24-hour alert to ensure fire safety at all Puja mandaps throughout the country during the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, 538 operationa…

Metro Rail Expansion to Kamalapur Slated for July Next Year

Dhaka:The extension of Metro Rail’s MRT Line-6 from Motijheel to Kamalapur is set to commence commercial operations in July of the coming year.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the civil construction work on the Motijheel-Kamalapur extensio…

BPPA Prioritizes Locally Produced Goods in Public Procurement

Accra:Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority A consultation was held today to gather feedback on the introduction of provisions that prioritize locally produced goods in public procurement. This initiative is part of Section 25ka of the newly amended…

Durga Puja Celebrated as a Symbol of Communal Harmony in Bandarban

Bandarban:Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue has highlighted Durga Puja as a festival that transcends religious and social boundaries, serving as a unique bridge that fosters longstanding social bonds, mutual respect, and communal h…

CIID Seizes Goods Worth Tk 3.23 Crore in Airport Raids

Dhaka:Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) seized gold, liquor, dermal fillers, skin-whitening cream, and used laptops valued at Tk 3.23 crore during four separate operations at Dhaka and Chattogram international airports, as well…

Fire in Rangamati Misrepresented as Arson Attack on Hindu Homes

Rangamati:A social media claim suggesting that extremist Muslims set fire to Hindu homes in Bangladesh has been debunked. The video used to support this claim actually depicts an accidental fire in Rangamati, not an arson attack.

According to Bangla…