Shops, shopping malls to remain open until 10pm from May 12
The government has allowed shops, shopping malls and retail outlets across the country to remain open until 10:00pm from May 12 in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
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DMP launches AI-based automated traffic violation case system in Dhaka
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has introduced an AI-driven automated case filing system aimed at restoring discipline on the city’s roads.
Govt moving to gradually withdraw army from field operations: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government is moving to gradually withdraw the army from field-level law enforcement duties, citing an improvement in the country’s overall law and order situation.
Gas-power connections cut off to 20 factories along Shitalakkhya river
The BIWTA authorities have submitted a report to the court after disconnecting the gas and electricity connections of 20 industries operating without ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) on the banks of Shitalakshya river in Narayanganj. The BIWTA submitted a report to the bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Mohammad Asif Hasan on Thursday (May 7).
Dr Yunus' deputy press secretary threatens press secretary of Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata'
Recently, there have been some allegations that journalists were threatened at various times by the press wing of the previous interim government. Now, Bangladeshi expatriate journalist and political analyst Zulkarnain Saer has made a post on his personal Facebook account in support of this allegation. The status said that Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary of the previous interim government's Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, also 'threatened' Md Tariqul Islam Bhuiyan, alias Tarique Choyon, Press Secretary of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata. He attached an audio of Tarique Choyon's conversation with Azad Majumder as evidence with the post.
Govt to spend 5% of GDP on education sector: Minister
The Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has expressed disappointment over the lack of expected outcomes in the country’s primary education sector despite massive government investment.
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