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January 17, 2025, 2:04 am

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The Nakshi Palli saga: Contraction from controversy Babar freed from prison after 17 yrs ACC sues Shamim Osman, family over 200cr money laundering allegations Gazette published listing 834 July uprising martyrs Don’t know whether Sheikh Hasina taken Indian citizenship or not: Spokesperson Hasnat Abdullah: Awami League or us — one must remain in Bangladesh Make tax policy that helps SMEs, women: Experts Why govt shifts lane from project loans to budget support Agro processors issue 7-day ultimatum for VAT withdrawal Banned BCL leader Nishi sent to Jail in student assault case

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Vanishing waters of Chalan Beel : A looming fish crisis

Pabna Correspondent Once teeming with life, Chalan Beel —the largest freshwater wetland in northern Bangladesh—is facing a stark decline in its fish population. Local fishermen, who depend on this ecosystem

Tender for piping gas from Bhola to Dhaka to be issued in December: Energy adviser

TDS Desk The government has planned to issue a tender in December to bring the recently discovered gas resource in Bhola to Dhaka, Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad

No clarity yet on smart driving licence cards

For applicants, the prolonged wait creates a host of challenge TDS Desk A prolonged dispute between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and its contracted supplier, Indian-based Madras Security Printers

ERC recommends direct presidential election

TDS Desk The Election Reform Commission has proposed several recommendations, including a direct presidential election, repealing the system of elected unopposed and returning to the no-vote system. The commission also

Road crashes claim 475 lives in October

Staff Reporter A total of, 475 people were killed and 815 injured in 452 road accidents in the country in October, 2024. It was said in a report signed by

Jamuna Rail Bridge to open 2nd week of Jan

Sirajul Islam Shishir The much-awaited double-line dual-gauge railway bridge over the River Jamuna is expected to be opened in the second week of January 2025. After inauguration, the economic wheels