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RAB Set to Be Abolished, SRB to Take Its Place

Dhaka: The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to establish a specialised unit named ‘Special Response Battalion (SRB)’ under Bangladesh Police, abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The approval came at the Cabinet meeting chaired by …

805 Fresh Dengue Cases and 3 Deaths Reported in 24 Hours

Dhaka: Health officials today reported a surge in dengue cases, with 805 new cases and three deaths recorded in the past 24 hours. The rising number of cases has raised concerns among the health authorities in the country.

According to Bangladesh Sa…

South Asia Projects Boost China’s Presence in India’s Sphere

New delhi: China is steadily expanding its influence across South Asia through major investments, infrastructure projects, and growing security ties, challenging India’s long-standing dominance in the region.

According to Deutsche Welle, from Chines…

Hemp, Phensidyl Seized in Ctg

Chittagong: Police seized 130 kg of hemp and 100 bottles of phensidyl from a microbus in Mirsarai upazila of the district today. The microbus, allegedly used to transport the drugs, was also seized during the operation. However, the people involved in…

Dhaka Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for 2016 Murder

Dhaka: A Dhaka court today sentenced Masum Miah, also known as Kalu, to life imprisonment and fined him Taka 10,000 for the murder of grocery shop owner Abdul Quddus in the capital’s Bongshal area in 2016. Judge Md Sadekin Habib Bappi of Dhaka Additio…