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Ex-Cantonment Officer-in-Charge Remanded in Sedition Case

Dhaka:Former Officer-in-Charge of Cantonment Police Station, Md Rakibul Hasan, has been placed on a five-day remand by a Dhaka court in a sedition case related to allegedly spreading anti-state and provocative statements on social media.

According t…

Bangladesh Seeks New Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty with India

Dhaka:Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced the country’s desire for a new Ganges water-sharing agreement with India, emphasizing the inclusion of a guarantee clause to ensure Bangladesh receives its necessary w…

CCGP Approves Tk 3,748 Crore for Infrastructure Projects

Dhaka:The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved two significant procurement proposals for infrastructure development with a total cost of approximately Tk 3,748 crore.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the first proposal…

Battery-Powered Rickshaws Raise Safety Concerns on Bhulta Flyover

Bhulta:Battery-run rickshaws are increasingly operating on the Bhulta Flyover in Rupganj of Narayanganj, raising concerns about their unregulated and unsafe movement on busy roads.

According to United News of Bangladesh, these vehicles have become a…

Dhaka Court Orders Jail for Uncle of MP Nazrul’s Deceased Wife

Dhaka:A court in Dhaka has ordered Obaidur Rahman, the maternal uncle of Mariam Khatun, to be held in jail in connection with her alleged suicide. Mariam was the second wife of Satkhira-4 Member of Parliament Gazi Nazrul Islam.

According to United Ne…