Jail Department to get a new name
The government is moving to rename its Jail Department as the ‘Custodial and Correction Service’ as part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s prison management system.
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Three more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Three more children died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours until 8am today, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 918 since March 15.
BRTC rolls out Pink Bus service for women in 3 cities
The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) launched a dedicated ‘Pink Bus’ service in Dhaka, Chattogram and Bogura to provide women with safer and more comfortable public transport.
Interpol Red Notice sought to bring back ex-army chief Aziz Ahmed
Authorities have sought an Interpol Red Notice against former Bangladesh Army chief General Aziz Ahmed to facilitate his arrest and return to Bangladesh, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said.
690 prisoners who fled various jails still at large: IG Prisons
Of the 2,247 prisoners who escaped from various jails across the country during the July mass uprising, 1,557 have been rearrested. Some 690 prisoners are still at large, and law enforcement agencies are working to apprehend them, said Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General Syed Motahar Hossain.
PSC chairman Professor Mobasser Monem to resign
Professor Mobasser Monem is stepping down from his position as chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) due to health reasons. He is expected to submit his resignation letter on Tuesday, according to sources .
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