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264 garment factories closed in Ashulia, 12 policemen injured
264 garment factories closed in Ashulia, 12 policemen injured
Country

264 garment factories closed in Ashulia, 12 policemen injured

Ashulia Industrial Police Superintendent Mominul Islam Bhuiyan has confirmed that owners have declared a general holiday at 264 garment factories in Ashulia and surrounding areas of Savar in Dhaka on Monday (November 2). These factories have been kept closed amid workers’ protests and clashes with police. Twelve policemen were injured in the clashes. A covered van was set on fire and brickbats were hurled at several factories during this time.

10,500 named in five cases over Mirpur garment workers’ protests; 29 arrested
10,500 named in five cases over Mirpur garment workers’ protests; 29 arrested
City

10,500 named in five cases over Mirpur garment workers’ protests; 29 arrested

Five cases have been filed so far over garment workers’ protests in Mirpur, Dhaka, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000. More than 10,500 people have been named as accused in the cases. Police have arrested 29 people since Monday morning.

PM for comprehensive preparations to address earthquake risks
PM for comprehensive preparations to address earthquake risks
National

PM for comprehensive preparations to address earthquake risks

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to strengthen preparations, identify vulnerable buildings and enhance emergency rescue capability to deal with potential earthquake risks.

Police officer 'seizes journalist’s phone'; Device still not returned
Police officer 'seizes journalist’s phone'; Device still not returned
City

Police officer 'seizes journalist’s phone'; Device still not returned

An additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of police in Dhaka’s Mirpur zone, Zahidul Islam, has been accused of forcibly taking the mobile phone of Kaler Kantho multimedia reporter Mahbub Islam while he was covering an ongoing garment workers’ protest. Video footage showing the incident has since emerged publicly.

Gold price rises by Tk3,266 per bhori
Gold price rises by Tk3,266 per bhori
Trade and Economy

Gold price rises by Tk3,266 per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori. The new price, including VAT, stands at Tk 220,858 per bhori.

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