Massive Fire at CEPZ Factory in Chattogram Remains Uncontrolled Even After 10 Hours

A fire that broke out at a factory in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) has not been brought under control even after 10 hours. A total of 15 units from CEPZ, Bandar, KEPZ, and Agrabad fire stations, along with four units from the Navy and Air Force, have been working to extinguish the fire. Later, two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) also joined the operation.

Teachers Reject Education Advisor’s Proposal, Call to Continue Movement!

Education Advisor Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar proposed a 5 percent increase in salary for MPO-registered teachers based on their three demands, including a 20 percent increase in basic salary and house rent allowance. However, teachers have rejected this proposal. On Thursday (16 October), the teachers’ representative delegation informed the media after a meeting at the Ministry of Education.

A Police Contingent Returning Home from Peacekeeping Mission

A contingent of Bangladesh Police deployed in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is returning home. Their return is scheduled to be completed by October 20. Sources say the decision was made due to budget constraints in the UN peacekeeping mission.

TIB Criticizes Govt for Holding Accused Army Officers in Cantonment Custody

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) raises concern over the government’s decision to keep military officers accused of crimes against humanity in cantonment custody, citing constitutional violations and legal inequality.

Chemical Explosion in Dhaka’s Rupnagar: 16 Dead in Garment Factory Blaze

At least 16 people died in a devastating fire following a suspected chemical explosion in a garment factory in Dhaka's Rupnagar. The facility had no fire safety licence or emergency exits.

9 Killed in Chemical Warehouse Fire in Dhaka’s Rupnagar

At least nine people were killed in a fire that broke out at a chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Rupnagar area on Monday.

Security Tightened at US Embassy in Dhaka Following Threat Alert

Security has been significantly heightened at the US Embassy in Dhaka following credible intelligence regarding a possible attack. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has deployed its specialised SWAT unit to the embassy premises to address the potential threat.

Soybean Oil Price Increased Five Times in 13 Months

The prices of edible oils, including bottled soybean oil, have been raised once again by refiners, even though the Ministry of Commerce has not yet given its final approval. The announcement came through a press release issued by the Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association on Monday.

MPO-Listed Teachers, Employees Threaten March to Secretariat Over House Rent Allowance

Teachers and employees under the MPO (Monthly Pay Order) scheme, who are currently holding a “continuous sit-in” programme demanding 20 percent of their basic salary as house rent allowance, have given the government a deadline until 12 PM on Tuesday to meet their demands.

A Building in Dhaka Cantonment Temporarily Declared as Prison

A building in Dhaka Cantonment has been temporarily declared a prison. This information was announced in a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday.