July charter: Deadlock drags on, parties want govt to step in
Failing to resolve their differences over the proposed July charter within a one-week timeframe, major political parties yesterday urged the interim government to mediate talks.
November 10, 2025
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How to register mobile phones brought from abroad
The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) will start blocking connections of unregistered or unauthorized mobile phones on the country’s network from December 16. Under this new system, each mobile handset’s valid international IMEI number will be linked to the user’s National ID (NID) and the SIM being used, bringing it under registration. This will make it easy to identify legitimate and illegal phones.
November 9, 2025
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Drug Dealers Responsible for Chhatra Dal Leader Shammo’s Death, Police Say
Shammo, a 25-year-old Dhaka University student and a prominent leader of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), was stabbed to death on May 13, 2025. His murder occurred near Suhrawardy Udyan after he confronted drug dealers selling cannabis at the park. Police have named seven suspects, including Mehedi Hasan, as the prime culprits behind the killing.
November 7, 2025
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45 Technical Problems Identified in Dhaka Metro; AC Failures and Water Leakage Common
Dhaka's much-awaited metro system is facing significant technical issues that have hampered smooth operations. From ticketing malfunctions to water leakage inside stations, the Metro system has encountered 45 types of issues that raise concerns about its long-term viability.
November 7, 2025
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Teenager's Suicide in Munshiganj Following Mobile Video Ban
The tragic incident took place in the Sona Rang Union of Munshiganj's Tongibari Upazila, where a young girl, 14-year-old Nodi Akter, committed suicide after being scolded by her mother for watching videos on her mobile phone.
November 7, 2025
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Onion Prices Soar in Dhaka; Retail Rates Jump from Tk70 to Tk120 per kg in a Week
Onion prices in Dhaka have skyrocketed, with retail outlets now selling the kitchen staple for as high as Tk120 per kilogram, compared to just Tk70 last week. The surge in prices has raised concerns among consumers and market experts.
November 7, 2025
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Team BengalBoat × Tech Autocrats Becomes First Bangladeshi Team to Qualify for RoboBoat 2026
Team BengalBoat × Tech Autocrats from Bangladesh has made history by qualifying for RoboBoat 2026, marking the nation’s first-ever participation in the prestigious international autonomous boat competition organized by RoboNation.
November 6, 2025
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Canada seeks mass visa-cancellation powers over fraud by Indians and Bangladeshis
The Canadian government is seeking the power to cancel visas en masse. The main reason cited for this move is the occurrence of visa fraud in applications coming from India and Bangladesh.
November 4, 2025
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Khaleda to contest from Bogura-7, Dinajpur-3 and Feni-1; Tarique from Bogura-6
BNP today announced possible candidates for 237 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies ahead of the upcoming national election, with Khaleda Zia nominated for three seats.