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Ramadan preparations hit by soaring food prices

The prices of essential commodities in Bangladesh continue to fluctuate despite large-scale imports raising serious concerns among consumers. Many people have noticed a stark contrast between the government's assurances and the actual market situation, as they struggle to afford necessities.

Retailers and wholesalers blame each other for the rising prices, while consumers suspect that a powerful syndicate is manipulating the market due to weak oversight by the authorities. S...

Security Council multilateral off-ramp is essential: Guterres

Strengthening international cooperation and delivering on a UN pact that calls for reforming global governance, among other measures, was the focus of debate in the Security Council on Tuesday. The ministerial-level meeting was convened by China, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month, as the UN prepares to mark its 80th anniversary later this year. UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the debate emphasizing that “global solidarity and solutions are needed more than ever” as the climate crisis rages and inequalities and poverty increase.

3-day agri-tech fair opens in Chuadanga Sadar

Chuadanga  Correspondent:
An agricultural technology demonstration fair has been inaugurated in Sadar Upazila of Chuadanga on Tuesday (February 18) at 11 am.   The technology demonstration fair was inaugurated by Masudur Rahman Sarkar, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension.
The fair has been arranged under the Sustainable Agricultural Extension Project in Jessore r...

8 held from Chuadanga during devil hunt raid

Chuadanga Correspondent: Police arrested eight leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations in Chuadanga as part of the ongoing nationwide 'Operation Devil Hunt'. They were arrested till midnight on Saturday (February 15).
The arrested are: Awami League member Ferdaus Hossain, 55, activist Siddiq Mia, 33, Almadanga Upazila Awami League vice-president Amirul Islam Montu, 57, Juranpur Union Awami League joint general secretary Matiar Rahman, 58, of Damurhuda Upazila, Awami League leader Mohidul...

Govt takes action against mob violence

Staff Reporter:

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that action is being taken against all groups involved in mob violence, not just any specific faction. He emphasized the need for public awareness regarding mob-related activities.

Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Bangladesh Coast Guard in Agargaon on Monday (February 17), the adviser reiterated the government's commitment to tackling

Journo couple Shakil-Rupa put on 5-day remand

Staff Reporter: Journalist couple Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa have been placed on a five-day police remand in connection with a murder case in Mirpur. Prior to this, they had been remanded twice in another case filed at Adabor Police Station.On Monday (February 17), Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaq granted the remand after a hearing. Inspector Nasir Uddin Sarker of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sought a five-day remand for further interrogation. State prosecutor Omar Faruq Faruqi argued in favor of the remand, wh...
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