Four children drown in pond in Narayanganj
Four children drowned in a pond at Khanpara in Duptara Union under Araihazar Upazila of Narayanganj on Thursday evening.
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Leave declared in 20 factories in Mymensingh amid gas crisis
Industrial Police has said production has been disrupted in 20 factories of Bhaluka industrial area in Mymensingh due to acute gas crisis leading to leave for the workers. Industrial Police said production is also being severely disrupted in other factories of the area due to low gas pressure.
23,800 pieces of yaba pills recovered in Teknaf
Police have recovered 23,800 yaba tablets during an anti-drug operation in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. An auto-rickshaw allegedly used to transport the drugs was also seized. However, no arrests have been reported in connection with the incident.
ARSA commander among 2 held in Ukhiya
Law enforcement authorities have arrested a commander of the armed group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and his associate from a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya of Cox’s Bazar.
Madrasa principal detained over sexual abuse of 12-year-old student in Savar
Police have detained the principal of a madrasa in Savar over the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old student.
Govt orders overhaul of all local-level committees
The Prime Minister’s Office has ordered the reconstitution and updating of all government committees operating at the divisional, district and upazila levels under various ministries, departments, directorates and agencies.
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