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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public notice prohibiting all forms of fireworks, firecrackers, and sky lanterns to ensure smooth and safe Christmas celebrations. The directive was announced on Tuesday through a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali, NDC. Christmas, the largest religious festival for Christians, will be celebrated on December 25, 2024.

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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, and both leaders expressed their "commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights" of all people, regardless of religion. Sullivan reiterated the United States` support for a "prosperous, stable and democratic" Bangladesh, according to a readout shared by the White House on December 23 (US time).

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BNP Vice Chairman Abdus Salam Pintu walked free on Tuesday from Kashimpur Central Jail after spending nearly 17 years behind bars. His release follows an acquittal order by the High Court in the (21 August) grenade attack case, with the necessary documents reaching the jail late last night. He stepped out of the prison shortly after 11 am, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd comprising family members, party leaders and activists.

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President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions. The legislation would have spread the establishment of the new trial court judgeships over more than a decade to give three presidential administrations and six Congresses the chance to appoint the new judges.

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Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said China is committed to continuing its utmost support for Bangladesh`s development and deepening cooperation in infrastructure projects including railways. "We are ready to actively consider all project proposals officially submitted by the Bangladeshi government after a sound feasibility and cost-benefit analysis," he said while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project.

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A Dhaka court yesterday (23 December) fixed 27 January 2025 for submitting the probe report on the murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. This is the 114th extension of the deadline for submission of the probe in the sensational murder case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sharifur Rahman has fixed the new date for submitting the report as the investigation agency could not submit the report yesterday.

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Police on Monday informed that they arrested Mithun Chakraborty, a leader of the Chattogram Metropolitan Swechchhasebak League, on charges of attack on students and damaging vehicles during an anti-discrimination student protest at Sholoshahar 2 No Gate under Panchlaish Police Station.

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A round table discussion titled "Strengthening Disaster Resilience through the LCA Model: Lessons from Bangladesh’s Coastal Region" took place at Heights Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka. Md. Anwar Hossain, Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The event began with opening remarks by Zahurul Hasan Sohel, Focal Person of the Sundarbans Coalition and Director of Organization Development at Avash. and Umme Hafsa Ripa, Dhulashar Upakul Sharbik Gram Unnayon Shomobay Shamity.

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With a focus on eliminating deadstock and reducing textile waste, Live Shopping has introduced a unique model of on-demand garment production, ensuring that only what is needed is produced. Through his demand-based production model, Khan is addressing two major challenges in the fashion industry: textile waste and the exploitation of garment workers. His innovative approach is rapidly reshaping both the local and global fashion landscape.

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Over 8 million TikTok users have viewed the entertaining and awareness-building short-length web series ‘Premer bKash’, aired on bKash`s community channel `Amar bKash`, more than 73 million times. The series, consisting of 31 episodes of two to three minutes each, revolves around the themes of love, affection, separation, conflict, and friendship, while simultaneously raising awareness of digital transactions and bKash’s essential services. The series has garnered a tremendous response from TikTok users.

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The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of 10 projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 1,974.30 crore. The approvals came from a meeting of the ECNEC with its Chairperson and Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair, held at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.

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