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Bangladesh Ranks 14th in Global Corruption Index: TIB

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Govt Preparing to Hold Elections by December

10 Feb, 2025 3 mins read 274 views

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirms that the interim government is preparing to hold elections by December. He shares details of the government's election roadmap following a meeting with the Chief Adviser.

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New Directive for Government Officials

04 Feb, 2025 5 mins read 229 views

The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a directive for government officials to update their job-related information, warning that failure to do so may lead to complications in promotions and transfers, and could be treated as misconduct.

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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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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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Tanzim Sakib Banned for 2 Matches in DPL

02 Feb, 2025 8 mins read 269 views

Tanzim Sakib has been banned for two matches in the DPL due to aggressive behavior during the BPL. Although prohibited in domestic cricket, there is no restriction on his participation in international cricket.

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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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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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