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Autorickshaw movement permitted under policy: Road Minister

Minister of Road, Railways and Waterways Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said that an initiative has been taken to bring autorickshaw movement in Dhaka metropolitan area under a specific policy. He said the necessary policy will be formulated soon for this purpose.

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National

Country on 5 consecutive days of holiday, those who will not get leave

On the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja, government officers and employees will get five consecutive days of holiday from October 20 to 24. The proposal for an additional day of holiday on Thursday, October 22, was approved at a cabinet meeting on Monday (October 5).

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National

Weekly holiday on October 17 cancelled ahead of Puja

To ensure a five-day holiday in a row on the occasion of Durga Puja, the government has decided to cancel the weekly holiday on Saturday, October 17, and keep government offices and courts open on that day.

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Education

At Sadarghat, JU Chhatra Dal activists demand Tk 40,000, settle for Tk 20,000

In the capital's Sadarghat, an altercation, beating and scuffle occurred between several students of Jagannath University (JU) and workers of the 'Prince Awlad' launch centering on entering the launch. Later, although Tk 40,000 was demanded in the name of settling the matter, it was ultimately settled for Tk 20,000, according to relevant sources.

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Law Justice

Former MP Mukta sent to jail in rickshaw puller murder case

A court in Panchagarh has sent arrested former member of parliament for the Panchagarh-1 constituency Naimuzzaman Bhuiyan Mukta to jail in the case of the enforced disappearance and murder of rickshaw puller Al Amin.

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Dhaka

Re-excavation begins to revive Dhanmondi Lake

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has started re-excavation and development work to restore the navigability and aesthetic environment of Dhanmondi Lake in the capital. On Tuesday morning, DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam and local Member of Parliament and Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam inaugurated the lake re-excavation work.

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National

Country's foundation will be strong if children develop properly: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman remarked that if children are given the opportunity to develop their intellect and talents, the country's foundation will be stronger.

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World

Makkah Defense Alliance ready to send military equipment to Saudi Arabia

The Makkah Defense Alliance is preparing to rapidly deploy military capabilities to strengthen Saudi Arabia's security and defense. The alliance members Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have decided to immediately implement their joint defense commitment.

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National

Relief Minister calls for justice for atrocities against Rohingyas

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has called for ensuring justice for crimes against humanity committed against forcibly displaced Rohingyas.

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Economy

Initiative to ease loans and business services for women entrepreneurs

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government is working to reduce administrative complexities in running businesses of women entrepreneurs, increase access to loans, and strengthen their representation at policy-making levels.

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Stock Market

BSEC advises investing in mutual funds considering asset value

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has advised considering a fund's net asset value, financial condition and other information before investing in closed-end mutual funds listed on the stock market. The regulator also urged not to make investment decisions based on rumors, social media information, or instigation by any person or group.

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National

More than a hundred distinguished teachers honoured on World Teachers' Day

On World Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Tareq Rahman honoured more than a hundred distinguished teachers of the country. At a ceremony organized at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Monday noon, the teachers were handed Tk 2 lakh and a crest as honours.

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World

Three win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology. They were jointly awarded the prize for discoveries related to light-controlled ion channels and optogenetics.

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Country

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘Religion is each person’s own, festivals are for all. There is no such thing as minority in this country; we are all Bangladeshi’—said Sarwar Alamgir, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) and member of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change.

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National

3 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,356 infected

In the last 24 hours, three more people died of measles symptoms across the country. At the same time, 1,356 people were infected with measles symptoms and confirmed measles.

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Expatriates

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

In Malaysia, 37,313 foreign nationals were arrested during operations in the first nine months of this year. During this time, in 10,374 operations, the documents of 137,603 people were verified.

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Education

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Despite having graduate or equivalent educational qualifications, assistant teachers of government primary schools are still considered third-class employees. When untrained, they receive salaries in the 14th grade, and after completing training, in the 13th grade.

2 weeks ago 869 views

Economy

Bangla QR service launched in nearly 4 million business establishments: Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mustaqur Rahman has said that Bangla QR service has been launched in nearly 4 million business establishments in the country. He said transactions through this medium have increased by nearly three and a half times in the last three months.

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National

Algeria urged to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on Algeria to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses, from Bangladesh. At the same time, he called for increasing imports of ready-made garments and pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh.

2 weeks ago 777 views

Economy

Proposal to raise soybean oil prices again

With the holy Ramadan ahead, fears of a fresh crisis over soybean oil supply in the country have emerged. Meanwhile, citing rising prices in the international market, edible oil refiners have proposed raising soybean oil prices further.

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Autorickshaw movement permitted under policy: Road Minister

Country on 5 consecutive days of holiday, those who will not get leave

Weekly holiday on October 17 cancelled ahead of Puja

At Sadarghat, JU Chhatra Dal activists demand Tk 40,000, settle for Tk 20,000

Former MP Mukta sent to jail in rickshaw puller murder case

Re-excavation begins to revive Dhanmondi Lake

Country's foundation will be strong if children develop properly: Prime Minister

Makkah Defense Alliance ready to send military equipment to Saudi Arabia

Relief Minister calls for justice for atrocities against Rohingyas

Initiative to ease loans and business services for women entrepreneurs

BSEC advises investing in mutual funds considering asset value

More than a hundred distinguished teachers honoured on World Teachers' Day

Three win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

3 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,356 infected

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Bangla QR service launched in nearly 4 million business establishments: Governor

Algeria urged to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses

Proposal to raise soybean oil prices again

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