Worker takes own life in Gazipur factory alleging workplace irregularities
The worker blames two factory officials in a Facebook post before taking his own lifeA factory worker has died by suicide after “consuming toxic chemicals” at a facility in Kaliakair Upazila’s Mouchak area in Gazipur, allegedly in protest against workplace irregularities. The worker was taken to Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead shortly after arrival. Before his death, Ali made a slurred Facebook post in which he named two factory officials and held them responsible for his decision to end his life. “I have been working at Montrims Limited of the Mondol Group for a year,” he wrote. The reason is, we work with machines.”In his post, Ali recounted an incident in which he left work at 6pm, saying he had been unfairly judged for it.
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April 19, 2025 01:27 UTC
Bangladesh SMEs grapple with uncertainty as yarn imports via land are suspended
With the latest order, the NBR imposed a blanket ban on all yarn imports via the land ports. Previously, yarn imports from India were only routed through five land ports, including Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha and Burimari. The Ministry of Commerce has stopped importing yarn from India through land ports at the request of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA). According to government and commercial organisations, the amount of yarn imports into Bangladesh had gone up over the past few years. Mohiuddin Rubel, a former director of the BGMEA, expressed concern over the government’s recent decision to stop yarn imports via land routes.
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April 18, 2025 20:19 UTC
Interim govt lacks legitimacy under current constitution: Farhad Mazhar
"This mass uprising has not led us toward the creation of a new state," he said. "Sheikh Hasina's fascist constitution has remained intact. ""I do not consider a government operating under this constitution to be legitimate," he added. There is no question of unconditionally supporting this government. "Mazhar positioned his critique within a broader ideological framework, condemning all forms of nationalism-including Bengali nationalism-as inherently fascist.
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April 18, 2025 17:21 UTC
Woman 'raped' on way home after visiting husband in jail
Four men have been accused of "raping" a woman who was on her way back home after visiting her husband at the central jail in Dhaka's Keraniganj. "The driver took the autorickshaw to a secluded area in Teghoria, South Keraniganj, under false pretences," Mazharul said. "There, the three men raped her throughout the night and fled at dawn. "After the woman lodged a written complaint, police visited the scene and began their investigation. A special operation led to the arrest of two suspects, while efforts are ongoing to capture the remaining two.
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April 18, 2025 16:18 UTC
Farhad Mazhar: Interim government lacks legitimacy under Hasina-era constitution
That means we reject all forms of nationalism,” he saysPoet and public intellectual Farhad Mazhar has dismissed the legitimacy of Bangladesh’s interim government, criticising it for retaining a constitution shaped under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration—even in the aftermath of the July Uprising. “Sheikh Hasina’s fascist constitution has remained intact. I do not think that is right.”“I do not consider a government operating under this constitution to be legitimate,” he added. “There has been a popular uprising in Bangladesh against fascism, fascist forces, and a fascist state apparatus. Challenging the prevailing understanding of law and constitutional legitimacy, Mazhar said: “Law is made by the British; the constitution belongs to the people.
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April 18, 2025 15:12 UTC
The top of a bus was torn off in an accident. The panicking driver refused to stop
The top of a bus was torn off in an accident. Then the top of the bus was torn off as it hit an expressway railing as the vehicle tried to flee the scene. The frightened bus passengers requested him to stop the bus. The bus driver managed to flee amid the hubbub. A raid is being conducted to arrest the bus driver.”
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April 18, 2025 04:31 UTC
Bangladesh dismisses involvement in Murshidabad violence
Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has strongly condemned any attempt to link Bangladesh in the communal violence that erupted in India’s Murshidabad. He also urged the Indian and West Bengal governments to take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the Muslim minority in the neighbouring country. In a statement on Facebook on Thursday, Shafiqul said, "We firmly reject any attempts to link Bangladesh to the communal violence in Murshidabad, according to a bdnews24.com report. “We call on the Indian and West Bengal governments to take all necessary steps to ensure the full security of the Muslim minority community," he added. The violence in Murshidabad, which occurred on Apr 11, was triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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April 18, 2025 04:05 UTC
Bank deposit growth dips to 7.89pc in February amid inflation
"Deposits are usually made with surplus funds at the end of the month. In January, it was 9.94 percent.A senior official of Bangladesh Bank also cited declining public confidence in banks as a major reason for the drop in deposits. "To cope, those banks initially borrowed from other banks. When the situation worsened, they turned to the central bank for support," he said. �"bdnews24.com
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April 17, 2025 16:24 UTC
Govt priotises gas supply to export-oriented, EPZ factories
"Gas connections will be given to export-oriented industries and factories in EPZs on a priority basis," he added. New gas connections for industrial units had been suspended for a long time due to the ongoing energy crisis. Even existing factories were struggling to receive their required supply.The interim government's decision is being viewed as a positive step in the current circumstances.Md Rafiqul Islam, director of operations at Petrobangla, told bdnews24.com that several long-pending applications remain with different distribution companies. "The matter of connecting export-oriented industrial units has been under discussion for some time. �"bdnews24.com
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April 17, 2025 16:17 UTC
Yunus urges stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan ties to boost trade, investment
He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch at the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday. We need to find a way,” Yunus was quoted as saying in a media statement from the Chief Advisor’s Office. Speaking at the meeting, Foreign Secretary Baloch stressed the importance of capitalising on the existing potential between the two South Asian countries, with lessons drawn from the past. Yunus reaffirmed his long-standing support for closer ties with neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) framework. “To strengthen people-to-people ties, Bangladesh and Pakistan should increase youth and cultural exchanges,” he added.
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April 17, 2025 16:01 UTC
Code of Civil Procedure reform to allow summons by phone call, text message
Government approves major reforms to speed up trials, digitise summons, and curb fake lawsuits under CPCCode of Civil Procedure reform to allow summons by phone call, text messageThe government is set to bring major changes to the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), enabling summons via phone call or text message (SMS). “For the first time, two ordinances are being prepared as part of implementing the recommendations made by the reform commissions,” Rizwana said. The Judicial Reform Commission had earlier suggested amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure, originally enacted during British rule. Traditional methods of issuing summons will be replaced with modern communication technologies, such as phone calls and text messages. The council also approved a policy decision to sign an international convention on sharing the waters of transboundary rivers.
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April 17, 2025 14:54 UTC
I only have a relationship with the Saudi ambassador, not anyone else: Meghna Alam
“I was married to Saudi Ambassador Essa (Yousef Essa Al Duhailan). It is not true at all,” she saysI only have a relationship with the Saudi ambassador, not anyone else: Meghna AlamFormer Miss Earth Bangladesh Meghna Alam says that her only “romantic relationship” is with Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Dhaka Essa Yousef Essa Al Duhailan. Their latest attempt was to frame Saudi Ambassador Essa. My question is – can anyone meet with the Saudi ambassador if they want to? The situation is that my only relationship is with Ambassador Essa, and with no one else.”She claimed, “I was married to Saudi Ambassador Essa.
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April 17, 2025 14:35 UTC
Russia removes Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups
The Taliban was outlawed by Russia as a terrorist movement in 2003. In Mar 2024, gunmen killed 145 people at a concert hall outside Moscow in an attack claimed by Islamic State. US officials said they had intelligence indicating it was the Afghan branch of the group, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), that was responsible. The Taliban says it is working to wipe out the presence of Islamic State in Afghanistan. Western diplomats say the movement's path towards wider international recognition is stalled until it changes course on women's rights.
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April 17, 2025 13:57 UTC
Polytechnic students not satisfied by talks, more protests to be announced
Rehena Yasmin, additional secretary of the Ministry of Education’s Technical and Madrasa Education’s Technical Section, sat for talks with the protesters. Mushfiq, a leader in the protest platform Karigari Chhatra Andolon, said: “The honourable education advisor was not present at the meeting. Although the additional secretary spoke with us, she was not able to immediately make many decisions.”“Our brothers were attacked in Cumilla. Rehena Yasmin, additional secretary of the Ministry of Education’s Technical and Madrasa Education’s Technical Section, sat for talks with the protesters. Although the additional secretary spoke with us, she was not able to immediately make many decisions.”“Our brothers were attacked in Cumilla.
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April 17, 2025 11:52 UTC
Rain likely in Dhaka, seven other divisions
The temperature may rise further after the rain, the Met Office saysRain likely in Dhaka, seven other divisionsThe rain seen in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh since the start of Boishakh, the first month of the Bengali calendar, is likely to continue on Friday. However, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts that the temperature may rise further after the rain. Meteorologist Afroza Sultana told bdnews24.com on Thursday afternoon, “It is raining in Dhaka and other parts of the country. On Wednesday, heavy rain began in the afternoon and continued intermittently until the evening. As per the standard classification, 1-10mm is considered light rain, 11-22mm moderate, 23-43mm moderately heavy, 44-88mm heavy, and more than 88mm is categorised as very heavy rainfall.
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April 17, 2025 08:55 UTC