Development Budget Set for Tk 30,000cr Cut

The interim government is preparing to downsize the current Annual Development Programme (ADP) by nearly 13 percent, equivalent to Tk 30,000 crore, due to its slow implementation progress, according to officials.

Clash Between Two Groups of Students at Government Alia Madrasa

A clash has taken place between two groups of students at the Government Madrasa-e-Alia located in Bakshibazar of the capital. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Saturday night. Four people were injured and came to Dhaka Medical Hospital for treatment. Upon receiving the news, police and army personnel went to the scene.

ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

After the armed rebel group Arakan Army (AA) took “absolute control” of Rakhine State from the Myanmar military junta, the Bangladesh–Myanmar border remained somewhat calm for a while. But recently, renewed clashes across the border have once again caused panic among residents of Ukhiya and Teknaf.

Four Quakes in 31 Hours, Experts Warn of a Major Earthquake

A wave of panic has spread among the public as four earthquakes were felt in Dhaka, the capital, within a span of 31 hours. The tremors that occurred from Friday morning to Saturday evening have once again brought experts’ warnings to the forefront—Bangladesh remains at high risk of a major earthquake, and the recent events may be early signs of a larger impending quake.

Workers Announce Blockade at Chittagong Port Protesting Lease of Facilities to Foreign Firms

The decision to cancel the lease of various installations of Chittagong Port to foreign entities has led to the announcement of protest programs. On Wednesday (November 26), the Sramik–Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) has called for a blockade at all entry points of the port.

Earthquake Felt Again in the Capital and Various Parts of the Country

Once again, earthquakes have been felt in various parts of the country, including the capital. On Saturday (22 November) at 6:06 p.m., this earthquake was felt. Its magnitude on the Richter scale was 3.7.

Gas Price Hike for Fertilizer Factories to Be Announced on Sunday

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is going to announce the new gas price for fertilizer factories next Sunday (23 November). The decision will be disclosed through a press conference at 3:30 pm on that day.

Death Toll from Earthquake Rises to 10 in Three Districts

The death toll has risen to 10 in the most fatal earthquake the country has seen in decades, with the number of injured exceeding six hundred.

After Two Terminals, Push Begins to Appoint a Foreign Operator for NCT

Bangladesh has signed two major agreements with APM Terminals and Medlog to build and operate the Laldia and Pangaon terminals despite ongoing protests and criticism. The deals involve long-term PPP investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars and have raised concerns over foreign involvement in Chattogram Port operations.

A Double-Edged Verdict: Caretaker Government Back, But Not for the Next Election

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday at 9:40 AM delivered a historic verdict, declaring the reinstatement of the non-partisan caretaker government system for national elections. A seven-member full bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the ruling. The other members of the bench are: Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam, Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Md. Rezaul Haque, Justice S. M. Emdadul Haque, Justice A. K. M. Asaduzzaman, and Justice Farah Mahbub.