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Bangladesh and Gambia Ink Landmark Visa Exemption Agreement

Dhaka: Bangladesh and Gambia today signed an agreement for exemption from visa requirements for diplomatic and official passport holders. Home Adviser Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) and visiting Gambian Minister for Foreign Affairs and I…

41 Alleged Troublemakers Held in Chattogram

Chattogram: Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested 41 troublemakers over allegations of destabilizing different parts of the port city. Members of the CMP, divided into different teams, conducted the drives and arrested them in 24 hours till 12…

Public Services Must Be Transparent and Accountable, Say Experts

Rajshahi: Speakers at a participatory meeting today unanimously stressed the need for making all public services transparent and accountable for the welfare of service recipients. Simultaneously, ensuring good governance in service deliveries in both …

CMH Declares Death of Magura Rape Victim Child

Dhaka: The eight-year-old rape victim from Magura, who was receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, passed away at 1 pm today, as confirmed by the Inter Service Public Relations Directorate (ISPR).

According to Banglades…

Travel Embargo Imposed on Ex-BGB DG Shafeenul, Wife

Dhaka: A court here today imposed a travel embargo on former director general (DG) of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen (retd) Md Shafeenul Islam and his wife Soma Islam. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed th…

RAB Arrests Fugitive Accused in Netrokona

Netrokona: Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a fugitive accused of a gang rape case from the Goatola area under Kolmakandah thana of Netrokona district in the early hours of today. The arrest was made following a raid conducted by a…

Manzur Elahi Laid to Rest at Banani Graveyard

Dhaka: Syed Manzur Elahi, the prominent businessman and chairman of Apex Group, was laid to eternal rest at the Banani graveyard next to the grave of his wife, Niloufer Manzur. He was buried at around 4:30 pm following his passing at a hospital in Sin…