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Narsingdi Jail Escape: Not an isolated incident
Narsingdi Jail

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Sat, 27 Jul 24

Narsingdi Jail Escape: Not an isolated incident

The rise of militancy in the country began in the early 1990s, driven by Afghan-returned mujahideen. Although militant activities have decreased due to continuous operations by law enforcement agencies, they have not entirely ceased. Militants are now trying to reorganize themselves in new ways. A testament to this is the incident on July 19th, when protesters attacked and set fire to the Narsingdi jail during the quota reform movement. The protesters broke into the jail, smashed cell locks, and freed 826 prisoners, including 9 militants. They looted 85 weapons and 8,150 rounds of ammunition from the armory and guards. Although the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit has already arrested 4 out of the 9 escaped militants, there is no relief until the remaining 5 are captured.

Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka
Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka

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Fri, 26 Jul 24

Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka

There was a time when Dhaka's residents would wake up to the cawing of crows. At dawn, crows would flock to rooftops, cornices, trees, electric poles, and wires. Among birds, the crow is the blackest, but it is very beneficial for humans and is considered the national bird of cities. Even if other birds are not as visible in urban areas, the presence of crows was always notable. Often, their harsh cawing would become a nuisance, but nowadays, crows are almost rarely seen in Dhaka city. The house crow has already disappeared, and now the common crow is also on the verge of vanishing.

Ensure safe motherhood
Ensure safe motherhood

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Thu, 25 Jul 24

Ensure safe motherhood

After conceiving a child, it is crucial to take necessary measures to eliminate pregnancy-related and childbirth-related complications to ensure that a mother is protected from life-threatening risks. Ensuring safe motherhood involves providing the appropriate medical care and environment. A pregnant woman has the right to receive healthcare from the time of conception until after the child is born. Over the past forty years, Bangladesh has made significant contributions to safe motherhood services, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates to a notable degree globally.

Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge
Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge

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Wed, 24 Jul 24

Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge

In the first six months of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh Bank has announced a new monetary policy while keeping the policy interest rate unchanged. Additionally, the central bank has eased restrictions on opening import letters of credit. As a result, it is expected that the upward trend in bank loan interest rates will significantly slow down. These measures have been taken at a time when inflation in Bangladesh has reached an alarming level.

Save Dhaka residents from polluted air
Save Dhaka residents from polluted air

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Thu, 18 Jul 24

Save Dhaka residents from polluted air

Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to public health globally. And Dhaka’s air quality is among the world’s worst, according to the air quality index, Dhaka's air quality was categorized as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” Thursday morning (July 18).

Need to Find Employment Alternatives for Workers
Need to Find Employment Alternatives for Workers

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Wed, 17 Jul 24

Need to Find Employment Alternatives for Workers

Battery-powered rickshaws and easy-bikes have flooded the streets of the capital, Dhaka, and other parts of the country. However, on December 15, 2021, the High Court ordered the cessation of 4 million battery-powered vehicles. Additionally, there were restrictions on the import and sale of these vehicles.