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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

VOA Survey on Bangladesh: 61.1% want elections soon, 65.9% prefer reforms first

UNB A recent nationwide survey conducted by VOA Bangla reveals that 61.1% of Bangladeshis believe the next general election should be held within a year. But, a larger segment of

Efforts underway to stabilise market ahead of Ramadan: Commerce Adviser

UNB Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that government efforts are going on to stabilise the prices of essential commodities, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan, urging media professionals