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New Directive for Government Officials

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No Police Verification Required for Passports Anymore

04 Feb, 2025 9 mins read 257 views

Police verification will no longer be mandatory for issuing or renewing passports in Bangladesh, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The decision follows a meeting where national ID cards and birth certificates will now be the primary basis for passport issuance.

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Politics

Govt Raising Gas Prices Due to Lack of Accountability: Rizvi

04 Feb, 2025 10 mins read 207 views

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticized the government for increasing gas prices, stating that the lack of accountability is leading to policies that harm the poor. He also emphasized the need for a transitional government to ensure free and fair elections, return power to the people, and resolve the country's economic crises.

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National

Titumir Students Block Rail Tracks

03 Feb, 2025 10 mins read 261 views

Students of Government Titumir College, continuing their protest for an independent university, have now blocked railways in addition to roads. The blockade at the Mohakhali rail crossing has caused severe traffic disruptions. The protestors demand a resolution from the government, and law enforcement agencies have been deployed to maintain order.

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Crime

Young Woman Catches Mobile Snatcher in Uttara

02 Feb, 2025 5 mins read 194 views

A young woman in Uttara showed courage by chasing two mobile snatchers and handing one over to the police, aiding in their arrest. The stolen mobile phone was also recovered by the police.

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Economics

Central Bank Under Multifaceted Pressure Amid Policy Formulation

02 Feb, 2025 8 mins read 228 views

The central bank is under multifaceted pressure as it formulates the second round of monetary policy for the January-June period. The IMF's demands, business community concerns, and public expectations are all factors in the formulation of the new policy.

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National

Tourist Access to Saint Martin Island Banned: What’s Next?

01 Feb, 2025 11 mins read 221 views

Tourist access to Saint Martin Island in Cox’s Bazar has been banned from Saturday. The Department of Environment has announced a month-long program to safeguard the island, focusing on biodiversity preservation and providing alternative livelihoods for locals.

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National

30,000 Metric Tons of Rice arrived from Myanmar and India

01 Feb, 2025 3 mins read 221 views

30,000 metric tons of rice from Myanmar and India have arrived in Bangladesh through government-to-government agreements and open tenders. Necessary measures have been taken to unload the rice at Chattogram and Mongla ports.

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