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Indian onion imports resume at Benapole after 3-month hiatus
07:15 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayIndian onion imports through the Benapole land port have resumed after a nearly three-month suspension, bringing relief to consumers who have grappled with soaring prices in recent months.
Anis Alamgir placed on 5-day remand
06:51 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayA Dhaka court on Monday placed journalist Anis Alamgir on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at the capital’s Uttara West Police Station.
Court orders substandard KitKat off shelves
06:24 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayIn a major blow to Nestlé Bangladesh, the Safe Food Court on Monday ordered the immediate withdrawal of certain lots of KitKat chocolate from the market, declaring them substandard and unsafe for consumers. The order will remain in force until the case is fully disposed of.
EC instructs ROs to recruit polling officers
05:57 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) has directed returning officers (ROs) to appoint polling officers to ensure fair and impartial conduct of the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Purchasing of one cargo LNG gets govt nod
05:54 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Advisory Council Committee on Government Purchase on Monday approved the procurement of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international spot market to meet Bangladesh’s rising energy demand.
Police seek 7-day remand for quizzing Anis Alamgir
05:42 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayPolice on Monday sought a seven-day remand for quizzing journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station.
US issues Bangladesh travel alert over election-violence fears
05:29 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections and referendum, citing fears of possible violence.
Standing beside Home Adviser, Kayem calls for his resignation
05:14 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayDhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Shadik Kayem has issued three demands including resignation of three advisers in response to the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, a potential independent candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency.
Govt to import more 50,000 tonnes of rice from India
05:02 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe government has decided to procure an additional 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India to meet emergency needs and protect public interest in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Flash floods in Morocco’s Safi leaves 37 dead
04:40 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayAt least 37 people have died after intense rainfall triggered severe flash floods in Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi, authorities said on Monday.
Journalist Anis Alamgir shown arrested under Anti-Terrorism Act
04:01 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayJournalist Anis Alamgir has been formally arrested in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station, Dhaka.
First AI platform for Bengali language launched
03:50 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayBangladesh has launched its first artificial intelligence–based platform dedicated to the Bengali language, named Kagoj.ai. Alongside it, a new Bengali font called “July” has also been officially introduced.