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The new Charge d`affaires of the US embassy in Dhaka Tracey Ann Jacobson today reiterated the support of her country for the Interim Government of Bangladesh on various issues, including development and counter-terrorism. "We are prepared as a nation to support your government on a variety of issues," Jacobson told Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as she called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna here.

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CNG drivers` demonstration brought traffic to a standstill in the capital`s Mohakhali area on Monday afternoon, causing immense suffering to commuters. The drivers staged the protests on Mohakhali-Banani road to press home their various demands at 12:30 pm, halting vehicular movement on the busy road, said Banani Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Russell Sarwar.

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The interim government has finalised new uniforms for Bangladesh Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Ansar and VDP, following demands for reforms and uniform changes in the law enforcement agencies after the fall of the Awami League government.

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Students have issued an ultimatum for the republication of medical admission test results for the 2024-25 academic year by today, calling for the abolition of all irrational quotas, including the freedom fighter quota. The demand was made during a sit-in and protest rally today held at the Central Shaheed Minar at 11:30 am. Students from Dhaka University also expressed solidarity with the protest.

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The government is set to procure sound grenades and teargas shells for the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (ret) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. "The BGB has always been equipped with deadly weapons, but they have not had non-lethal alternatives like sound grenades or tear gas.

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The general public has lost interest in voting, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin, urging people across the country to actively participate in the voter list update programme and support the journey to establish voting rights. He made the comments today (20 January) while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the `Voter List Update Programme 2025` at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium in Savar, Dhaka.

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TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app`s access in the US when he returns to power on Monday. "Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration, adding that the US will seek a joint venture to restore the short-video sharing app used by 170 million Americans.

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More than 80 people were killed in the country`s northeast over the weekend following the government`s failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.

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Bangladesh on Sunday laid emphasis on deepening trade ties with Russia and sought more investment from Russia in various sectors, including infrastructure, energy and manufacturing. Bangladesh also requested Russia for the recruitment of more skilled and semi-skilled manpower from Bangladesh.

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Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. A large bus carrying dozens of Palestinian detainees exited the gates of Israel`s Ofer prison, just outside the West Bank city of Ramallah. Israel`s military, which occupies the West Bank,

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was re-elected with a mandate until 2029 on Sunday after running for the position unopposed. "There having been only one candidacy... (Perez) is hereby proclaimed president of Real Madrid," said Los Blancos in a statement.

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Off-spinner Sajid Khan masterminded Pakistan`s emphatic 127-run win against the West Indies with a match haul of nine wickets in the first test on Sunday. Khan followed his four-wicket haul in the first innings with 5-50 as the West Indies were bowled out for 123 runs in the second after being set a target of 251 runs on a spinning pitch.

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At least 30 readymade garment (RMG) workers were injured in a boiler blast in a factory in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Monday morning. Locals said the explosion occurred in the factory located near HD Apparel garment factory in Jhainabazar area in the morning, leaving the workers injured.

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With an aim to provide advanced and modern services to the customers, Biswanath SME/Agri Branch and Goalabazar SME/Agri Branch of Shari`ah based Standard Bank PLC. have started their operation at new address. Mohammed Abdul Aziz, honorable Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank inaugurated the branches’ operation at new locations as the chief guest in the ceremony organized at the premises of both branches on 19 January 2025.

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National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam`s grandson Babul Kazi, who was on life support at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), died today (19 January). He breathed his last at 5:30pm, Dr Shawon Bin Rahman, a resident physician at the NIBPS Emergency Department confirmed to The Business Standard.

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Australia has reiterated its support for the Bangladesh interim government and its reform initiatives. Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Nardia Simpson, made the assurance when she made a farewell call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here.

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