Essential commodity prices rise by 4.39% in October
Prices of essential commodities in Bangladesh rose by an average of 4.39 per cent in October, with 15 categories of goods recording price increases.
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Myanmar must solve Rohingya crisis, ensure safe, dignified repatriation: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today stated that the Rohingya crisis originated in Myanmar, and therefore, Myanmar itself must resolve the issue with the active involvement of the international community.
DMP arrests 522 in 24 hours, files 40 cases
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 522 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of ongoing operations to curb crime and maintain law and order. Police also filed 40 cases over various offences and seized a significant quantity of drugs, including heroin, yaba pills, cannabis and locally brewed alcohol.
World Bank's new Bangladesh partnership to prioritise job creation
Job creation, particularly for young people and women, will be the central focus of the World Bank Group's new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Bangladesh, which is currently under preparation, as the government and the global lender prepare to finalise the terms of a fresh development partnership over the next five to seven years.
PM mourns death of 7 Bangladeshis in Saudi road accident
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of seven Bangladeshi nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia.
33 BG platoons deployed in industrial areas
A total of 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were deployed in different industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj on Sunday amid worker unrest.
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