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.
Baul Singer Abul Sarkar Jailed in Manikganj over Alleged Blasphemy Charges
In Ghior upazila of Manikganj, Baul singer Abul Sarkar has been arrested and sent to jail following allegations that he made “derogatory remarks about Islam and Allah” at a musical event. On Thursday evening, after recording his confessional statement, Manikganj Judicial Magistrate Court-1 Judge Nazrul Islam ordered that he be sent to jail, court police confirmed.
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.
Earthquake: Fire Service Releases Damage Report
At least four people have been killed in a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Narsingdi near Dhaka, with reports coming from various areas of cracks in buildings and plaster falling off.
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.
Strong Quake Jolts Dhaka, Sparks Nationwide Panic
On the holiday morning, houses shook with a strong jolt, spreading panic across Dhaka and the entire country.
Child Marriage Decline Too Slow: UNFPA Warning
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the pace at which child marriage is declining in Bangladesh is currently extremely slow, and at this rate it may take more than two hundred years to fully eliminate the practice. Against this backdrop, Bangladesh observed World Children’s Day on Thursday (20 November) with the theme “My Day, My Rights.” The message highlights that millions of girls around the world are still deprived of safety, education, and the right to make their own decisions.
Dengue Situation Worsens: Four Dead, 745 New Cases Across Bangladesh
Health officials on Thursday reported 745 new dengue cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.