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Train passengers to receive refunds for canceled journeys
09:50 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayPassengers will receive a refund for tickets purchased prior to the cancellation of train journeys. Rezaul Karim Siddiqui, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Railways, confirmed this on Tuesday (January 28).
Neymar leaves Al-Hilal by mutual consent
09:33 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayBrazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent".
Railway running staff strike halts train services nationwide
08:45 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe running staff of Bangladesh Railway have begun their pre-announced work abstention programme due to unresolved issues concerning the inclusion of their running allowance with their basic salary for pension and gratuity benefits.
EU reaffirms support to inclusive reform process in Bangladesh
08:39 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe European Union has expressed its commitment to continuing collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new opportunities for partnership, including a potential Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
Japan to provide five patrol vessels
07:23 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayJapan is set to supply Bangladesh with five patrol vessels to bolster coastal patrolling and is ready to finalize an agreement to provide air pollution monitoring equipment.
Deadly grip of banned nets vanishes fisheries
07:07 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe coastal waters of Barguna, once teeming with marine life, are now under siege. Unauthorised trawling boats equipped with micro-looped banned nets are ravaging the Bay of Bengal, threatening not just its fragile ecosystem but also the livelihoods of the communities that depend on it.
Factories shutter, unemployment soars
06:32 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe industrial hub of Gazipur is witnessing the closure of garment factories one after another, leading to rising unemployment and increasing hardship for workers. Families are struggling to survive, and some unemployed individuals are reportedly turning to crime, contributing to a rise in theft and robbery cases in the area.
Gas price hike: Apparel, textile sectors to face Tk 18,000cr additional cost
05:12 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayIndustry leaders in apparel and textile sectors have expressed deep concern over the government's proposal to increase gas prices by 150 per cent in the industrial sector. They estimate that this hike would result in an additional annual cost of approximately Tk 18,000 crore for captive power plants, severely impacting industrialisation and the economy.
No decisions against Shariah, agree BNP, Islami Andolan
04:22 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe BNP and Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) have reached a consensus on a 10-point agenda, which includes a commitment to making no decisions against Islamic Shariah and holding a credible national election after completing essential "minimum" reforms.
Additional VAT better than underhand deals: Salehuddin
04:06 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayPaying additional VAT is preferable to underhand deals, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said at a seminar titled Reforms in Customs Income Tax and VAT Management to Address the LDC Graduation.
Seven colleges to end affiliation with DU
03:56 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondaySeven government colleges will no longer remain affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) starting from the 2024-25 academic year. Admission tests for these colleges under DU have been discontinued, as per a decision made during an emergency meeting on Monday (January 27).
7 colleges’ issue can be resolved through dialogue: Jahangir
03:02 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe ongoing issue between Dhaka University and its seven affiliated colleges can be resolved through dialogue, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.