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A total of 12 arson incidents were reported across the country till 6 am on Thursday (7 December), according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) department. Of these, six arson incidents were reported in the capital`s Khilgaon, Maniknagar, Uttar Badda and Agargaon areas, said Talha Bin Zahsim, station officer of Fire Service and Civil Defense Media Cell, this morning.

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The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) will commence its operations in the much-anticipated Dhaka University and Bijoy Sarani stations on the 13th of December ahead of Victory Day on December 16. The duration of services on the Agargaon-Motijheel section will remain the same. M.A.N. Siddique, managing director of the DMTCL confirmed this development. He is scheduled to brief the reporters on Thursday (7 December) evening.

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Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy said, We are against any illegal actions here. We will be against any sanctions or steps here (in Bangladesh). Let’s see what happens, he said while speaking at a programme on Thursday (7 December), “Talks with Ambassador,” at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka.

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The High Court on Thursday (7 December) rejected the bail petition of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why he should not be granted bail in a case filed over the attack on Chief Justice`s residence. The HC Justice Shahed

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A total of 418 patrol teams of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have been deployed across the country to maintain law and order during the ongoing 48-hour rail, road and waterways blockade called by BNP and like-minded parties. Of them, 126 patrol teams of RAB were deployed in Dhaka city

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US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said his country looks forward to deepening work with the private sector and other stakeholders in Bangladesh to advance internationally recognized labor rights in the RMG industry and beyond. “The recent minimum wage review for the readymade

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The newly enacted U.S. labour policy is designed to bolster workers` rights by enhancing collective bargaining power and ensuring a fair and just workplace. The legislation aims to strengthen unions, protect workers from unfair labour practices, and empower employees to negotiate better wages and working

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Saltha in Faridpur witnesses an unprecedented surge in Aman rice production this year, resulting in smiles on the faces of local farmers. The hardworking farmers, toiling from dawn to dusk, are reaping the rewards of a bumper crop, as they engage in the meticulous process of harvesting and cleaning the rice at home. A staggering 12,292 hectares of land across eight unions in the upazila have been dedicated to Aman paddy cultivation this season.

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The Paturia-Daulatdia and Kazirhat naval routes near Manikganj, the gateway to 21 districts in the southern region, are experiencing disruptions in ferry and launch operations due to submerged sandbanks (called hidden chars) in the Padma River. Thousands of small and large vehicles, along with passengers from the southern region, traverse this waterway daily. During the monsoon season, it typically takes 30 to 35 minutes to cross this three-and-a-half-kilometer river course. Surprisingly, during the dry season, when water levels are supposed to decrease, the crossing time has doubled.

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Country’s 80 insurance companies have been subjecting policyholders to various excuses for an extended period – thereby refusing to fulfill their legitimate claims. Within this group, the customers of the companies, known as policyholders, owe a total of 276 crore 25 lakh 95 thousand 103 taka to two government insurance companies, whereas the remaining 78 non-government insurance companies have outstanding claims amounting to 4,146 crore 32 lakh 35 thousand 336 taka.

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Sharmin Zoha Shoshee, a versatile actress who began her media journey as a Lux Superstar, gained prominence with her portrayal of Tuni in the movie `Hajar Bochor Dhore,’ directed by the legendary Bangladeshi film actress Suchanda. Interestingly, even after the release of ‘Hajar Bochor Dhore,’ many continued to refer to Shoshee as Tuni. Despite working in a few more movies afterward, some of which were left unfinished due to various reasons, Shoshee harbours no regrets. As an actress, she has since dedicated herself to one drama after another.

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The ongoing political turmoil that started in October has once again delivered a severe blow to Bangladesh`s travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Multiple hotels and motels report a significant decline in business, some experiencing up to a 30% drop in their usual operations. Industry insiders emphasise that Bangladesh typically experiences peak tourism from the last week of October to the final week of March.

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A fire that broke out at the Royal Petrol Pump in Dhaka’s Mohakhali was doused on Wednesday evening. Two firefighting units from Tejgaon Fire Station doused the fire at 8:45 pm on Wednesday, said Shahjahan Sikder, deputy assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defence (media cell).

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