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HRW criticises crackdown on AL supporters, urges justice for abuses

TDS Desk: Recent legislative initiatives by Bangladesh’s interim government risk undermining fundamental freedoms, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report published on Thursday. Instead of pursuing its pledge to

Low-lying areas of Sirajganj inundated for rising of water level in Jamuna

Staff Reporter: Low-lying areas of Sirajganj district have been flooded due to the rise in water level of the Jamuna River caused by onrush of water from upstream, triggering erosion

Banks banking big on 14-day repurchase instrument ‘dubiously’

Staff Correspondent: Commercial banks make a beeline for borrowing heavily from the central bank’s short-term 14-day repo after the pullback of its 28-day liquidity instrument, sources say, largely to invest

BSF pushes in 105 persons over the border at six districts

TDS Desk: The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed in at least 105 people, including women and children, across various border points in six districts of Bangladesh. These incidents

Bangladesh issues sweeping road, transport guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Staff correspondent: As the nation prepares for Eid-ul-Azha, the Road Transport and Highways Division has issued a comprehensive set of directives aimed at easing traffic congestion, ensuring road safety, and

Khulna cattle farmers expect profitable business ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Khulna Correspondent: Cattle farmers across the Khulna division are anticipating a successful Eid-ul-Azha this year, as the market for sacrificial animals is showing signs of strong growth ahead of the