Demra rickshaw driver beaten to death with brick, suspect held
A rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with bricks in Dhaka’s Demra early Friday (September 4), after which local residents caught and beat the suspected attacker.
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No major price shock expected from new pay scale: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the implementation of a new pay scale for government employees is unlikely to create significant pressure on the market or trigger a sudden rise in commodity prices.
Egg, fish and chicken prices rise in Dhaka markets
Prices of eggs, fish and chicken have remained high in Dhaka markets, while flour and sugar have also become more expensive. Vegetable prices, however, have eased somewhat as supplies increased.
534 arrested in Dhaka police drive in 24 hours
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 534 people in a 24-hour drive across the capital, while 69 cases were filed over various allegations, police said on Friday (September 4).
Indian High Commission warns Bangladeshis against visa scams
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged Bangladeshi visa applicants to beware of fraudsters and unauthorised agents offering guaranteed visas, faster processing and confirmed appointment slots.
BSEC plans direct listings to bring big, strong companies to market
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) plans to expand the scope of direct listings to bring more financially sound and reputed large companies into the country’s capital market.
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