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China releases map with new names for 28 areas in Ladakh, India strongly protests

China has released its own map renaming 28 strategically important areas in India's union territory of Ladakh. New Delhi has strongly protested Beijing's move. India has made clear that Ladakh is their ‘integral and indivisible part’ and no non-recognition by China can change this reality.

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Education

Primary teachers' training being extended to 3 years, PTI capacity to increase 6-fold

The government is planning to extend the duration of the training system from two and a half to three years to improve the quality of primary education in the country and enhance teachers' professional skills. At the same time, an initiative has been taken to increase the capacity of Primary Training Institutes (PTIs) six times compared with the current level. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj recently disclosed this information in an interview.

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Country

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to prevent and combat crimes committed in the digital world. He said this on Wednesday (October 14) after inaugurating the Digital Forensic Lab of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police in Chattogram.

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Economy

Bangladesh seeks more economic assistance from the United States

Bangladesh is expecting more economic assistance from Washington in addition to increasing imports from the United States. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said this on Wednesday (October 14) after a meeting with representatives of the US Treasury Department in Bangkok.

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Law Justice

Ivy's lawyer Kajal arrested in anti-terrorism case

In a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act, police arrested Ziaul Islam Kajal, a member of the Narayanganj District Lawyers Association and former president of the Cultural Alliance, as a suspect. He was arrested from his own home at midnight on Wednesday (October 14).

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Politics

Nahid expelled Sarjis and issued show-cause to Hasnat: Rashed Khan

During the July mass uprising, Nahid Islam expelled Sarjis Alam and issued a show-cause notice to Hasnat Abdullah. Prime Minister's Political Assistant Rashed Khan made this claim in a status posted on his own Facebook account on Wednesday (October 14).

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Economy

Gold price per bhori falls by Tk 3,266

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has decided to reduce gold prices in the country's market. The price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been reduced by Tk 3,266 to Tk 2,28,031. The organisation said in a statement on Tuesday (October 13) that the decision was taken due to a fall in the price of Tejabi gold (pure gold) in the local market. The new price came into effect from 10am today.

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World

Oil Prices Rise in Global Market Amid Saudi-Houthi Conflict

Oil prices have risen in the global market due to supply concerns amid the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. On Wednesday, in the international market, the price of Brent crude rose by 89 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $106.58 per barrel. At the same time, the price of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 80 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $94.94.

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National

Legal action against LPG traders if strike not withdrawn: Energy Minister

Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has warned that legal action will be taken against LPG traders if they do not withdraw their strike. He said this at a meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 14).

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Country

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

The Cyber Police Centre in Chattogram has started its operations to tackle cybercrime and enhance the digital investigation capacity of Bangladesh Police. It was inaugurated today, Wednesday (October 14), at an event in Dampara of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Lines. This initiative is being implemented under the project ‘Safer Cyberspace for Digital Bangladesh’ with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

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National

Today is National Dessert Day: A Day to Celebrate with Sweets

Today is National Dessert Day, a day to celebrate the love for sweet foods. Dessert lovers celebrate the day with various types of cakes, pudding, ice cream, pastries, and other sweets.

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National

57th World Standards Day being observed in the country with emphasis on affordable fuel

Emphasizing increasing the use of affordable and environmentally friendly fuel and ensuring its optimal use, the 57th World Standards Day is being observed today, Wednesday, in Bangladesh like other countries of the world. This year's theme has been set as—'Shared vision, developed world: affordable and environmentally friendly fuel'.

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National

Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku, and Ministry Secretary Md. Delwar Hossain have expressed deep sorrow at the death of Md. Nurul Akhtar Milad, Budget and Accounting Officer of the Department of Fisheries.

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World

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an administrative building of state oil company Aramco in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran. At the same time, Saudi authorities intercepted two missiles fired at the capital Riyadh. Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged by falling missile debris.

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National

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned the harassment of Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former chief adviser of the interim government, at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York, USA.

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National

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

The government is transferring and posting executive engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) through a lottery system to prevent transfer-related irregularities and ensure transparency and accountability, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has said.

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National

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

The government plans to expand community mental health services to 500 upazilas across Bangladesh to bring care closer to underserved communities. The initiative has already been launched on a pilot basis in 20 upazilas, State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhith said.

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National

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that the government, private sector, development partners, research institutions and civil society must work together in an integrated manner to prevent plastic pollution. He said it is necessary to move towards a circular economy by reducing unnecessary plastic use, increasing reuse and strengthening waste collection and recycling systems.

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National

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

A grand rally will be held on November 7 in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital with around 47,000 village police coming from across the country. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will attend as chief guest at the rally organized in the field adjacent to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

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Country

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that only law enforcement or government support is not enough to protect mother hilsa; for this, the mental commitment of fishermen is most important.

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China releases map with new names for 28 areas in Ladakh, India strongly protests

Primary teachers' training being extended to 3 years, PTI capacity to increase 6-fold

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Bangladesh seeks more economic assistance from the United States

Ivy's lawyer Kajal arrested in anti-terrorism case

Nahid expelled Sarjis and issued show-cause to Hasnat: Rashed Khan

Gold price per bhori falls by Tk 3,266

Oil Prices Rise in Global Market Amid Saudi-Houthi Conflict

Legal action against LPG traders if strike not withdrawn: Energy Minister

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

Today is National Dessert Day: A Day to Celebrate with Sweets

57th World Standards Day being observed in the country with emphasis on affordable fuel

Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

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