Custodial Deaths Surge Alarmingly in Bangladesh: Rights Groups Raise Concerns
Deaths in the custody of law enforcement agencies in the country have increased alarmingly. From January to mid-November of the current year, at least 31 citizens have died in operations by various forces, in alleged gunfights, due to torture, and from gunfire. Human rights organizations say the number has risen abnormally in recent months, which has further exposed the lack of institutional accountability and transparency.
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.
Chief Prosecutor Warns Defence Lawyer Amid Heated ICT-1 Clash
A heated exchange occurred yesterday at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-1 as Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam warned defence lawyer Nazneen Nahar she could face charges, sparking allegations over interrogation procedures and legal rights.
JP Complains to Commonwealth Chief Over Election Exclusion
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, representatives of the Jatiya Party held a meeting with the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson (SharlI Bachuyi), where they made several “complaints.”
‘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.
Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, with its epicenter 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Despite being moderately strong, it caused severe devastation in the country. Ten people have died, and more than six hundred have been injured. The damage has also been extensive. Scientists, however, are not surprised by these numbers. According to them, Bangladesh’s geographical and geological conditions are responsible for this earthquake. They also warn that the region faces the possibility of even larger quakes in the future.
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.