Dhaka Now the World’s Second Biggest City, Population Hits 36.6 Million: UN

A new United Nations report reveals that Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has become the world’s largest city with a population of 41.9 million. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka now ranks second with 36.6 million people.

High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World

The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.

‘Plot Forgery’: Five British Lawyers Condemn Trial Process Against Tulip Siddiq

Ahead of the verdict in the fraud case against British MP Tulip Siddiq over plot allocations in the Purbachal New Town Project, five top lawyers in the United Kingdom have strongly criticised the trial process.

Fire brought under control after over five hours as Karail slum residents lament losses

The fire that broke out in the Karail slum in the capital has been brought under control after five hours. However, it will take more time to extinguish it completely.

Pakistan Seeks to Buy 100,000 Tons of Rice for Shipment to Bangladesh

Pakistan’s Trading Corporation (TCP) has issued an international tender to purchase 100,000 tons of white rice for export to Bangladesh. The tender was published on Monday (24 November) by the Pakistani daily Dawn. It stated that long-grain “IRRI-6” grade rice will be purchased with the aim of supplying it to Bangladesh through the Karachi port. The deadline for submitting bids has been set for 28 November.

Indian Rice to Be Imported via Singapore, Says Government

The government has decided to import rice from India through a Singaporean supplier in order to keep the market “stable,” said Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

All Types of NID Services Suspended Indefinitely: EC

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that all types of National Identity Card (NID) services will remain suspended indefinitely. The EC announced this today, Monday.

Multiple campuses close and classes postponed amid earthquake panic

A series of earthquakes between Friday and Saturday triggered widespread panic in Dhaka, prompting several public and private universities, medical colleges, and other educational institutions to suspend classes and examinations for multiple days. Many campuses have begun urgent inspections of academic buildings and residential halls to determine whether the tremors caused structural cracks or fresh damage.

‘Tawhidi Janata’ Assaults Bauls During Sit-in Seeking Freedom of Abul Sarkar

The alleged ‘Tawhidi Janata’ carried out an attack on the Bauls who were staging a sit-in demanding the release of Baul artist Abul Sarkar, who was arrested in a case on charges of making derogatory remarks about religion.

BERC Raises Fertilizer Factory Gas Price to Tk 29.25 per Cubic Meter, Effective from December 1

The price of gas used in fertilizer factories has been increased from 16 taka to 29 taka 25 paisa per cubic meter by raising 13 taka 25 paisa. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed has ordered this new price to be effective from December 1.