518 arrested in Dhaka raids, filed 58 case in 24hrs
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 518 people in 24 hours through regular drives in various police station areas of the capital. Fifty-eight cases were filed during the same period.
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Bijoya Dashami being celebrated with traditional Sindur Khela at mandaps
Bijoya Dashami, the final day of the six-day Sharadiya Durga Puja, is being celebrated across the country today with due religious fervour, traditional rituals and communal harmony.
President conveys Dashami greetings, urges youths to stand up for truth, justice
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged the young generation to stand up for truth, justice and humanity, extending greetings of Bijoya Dashami to members of the Hindu community.
Rooftop solar systems at DC, divisional offices to generate 5.07 MW electricity
Rooftop solar power systems installed at deputy commissioner (DC) offices and divisional commissioner offices across Bangladesh have a combined capacity of generating 5.07 megawatts power, offering scopes to reduce electricity bills and dependence on the national grid once all systems become fully operational and net metering is introduced.
Bangladesh eyes wider South American market as exports reach $195m
Bangladesh’s exports to 11 South American markets reached US$195.17 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, as the government stepped up efforts to diversify export destinations through trade fairs and the promotion of non-traditional products.
Durga Puja ends today with idol immersion
Vijaya Dashami today brings the six-day Sharadiya Durgotsab to a close. Through idol immersion, followers of the Sanatan faith will bid farewell to Goddess Durga across the country. The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad has instructed puja organisers to complete all immersion rituals before evening, citing security concerns.
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