Bangladesh authorities have deployed six superintendents of police to district positions nationwide as part of efforts to maintain security and public order. The home ministry directive also elevated Md Israil Hawlader from his role overseeing industrial police operations to lead the Gazipur Metropolitan Police.
Mohammad Sarwar Alam moved from the Police Bureau of Investigation to take charge in Gaibandha. Md Marufat Hussein and ANM Sajedur Rahman received transfers to Faridpur and Pabna after serving in Dinajpur and Habiganj. Three deputy commissioners from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Md Mizanur Rahman, Goutam Kumar Biswas, and Mohammad Billal Hossain, will assume superintendent roles in Dinajpur, Habiganj, and Nilphamari. The...
Bangladesh and Qatar formalized an arrangement in Doha allowing 800 Bangladeshi military personnel to serve within Qatari armed forces on a temporary assignment basis. Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan from Bangladesh's Armed Forces Division and Lieutenant General Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, Qatar's chief of staff, executed the agreement.
The deployment will initially span three years with potential for extension based on performance evaluation. Future expansion of personnel numbers remains possible under the framework. Officials view the arrangement as beneficial for generating foreign revenue while strengthening bilateral ties between the nations.
The accord follows Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' visit to the Gulf state earlier...
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the Eden Gardens pitch after his team collapsed for 93 runs while chasing a modest 124-run target, handing South Africa a 30-run victory in the series opener. Gambhir insisted the surface presented no unplayable conditions and noted that fast bowlers claimed most wickets rather than spinners, making it a test of technical skill and mental strength.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma anchored his side's effort with an unbeaten 55, the match's only half-century, building a vital 44-run partnership with Corbin Bosch. Off-spinner Simon Harmer claimed four second-innings wickets to secure the win for the world test champions. India competed with one fewer batter after skipper Shubman Gill retired...
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner has authorized officers to shoot individuals caught setting vehicles ablaze or launching crude bomb attacks. Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali issued the directive via wireless communication to senior officials, citing existing legal provisions that permit such force when lives are endangered by arson or explosive devices.
The authorization follows growing security concerns related to violent incidents involving fires and homemade explosives in the capital. A similar measure was previously implemented in Chattogram, where Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hasib Aziz had permitted officers to deploy submachine guns against armed suspects presenting immediate dangers, a decision that generated divided...
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Bangladesh has set a date for its student union elections, with voting and results announcement scheduled for the same day. Chief Election Commissioner Prof Dr Abul Mukit Mohammad Mokaddes revealed the timeline during a press briefing, though it remains uncertain whether students will accept this arrangement after they had previously rejected the proposed date.
The electoral process will begin with the publication of a preliminary voter list, followed by a period for submitting objections. Nomination materials will become available later, with a provisional candidate roster to be released before the final version appears following resolution of any disputes and completion of withdrawal...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presented the championship trophy for the upcoming Women's Kabaddi World Cup at the state guest house Jamuna, with delegates from all competing nations attending the ceremony. The tournament will take place at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium, featuring 11 teams including Bangladesh, India, Chinese Taipei, Germany, Iran, Kenya, Nepal, Poland, Thailand, Uganda, and Zanzibar.
The Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation confirmed advanced preparations encompassing security measures, transportation logistics, and accommodation arrangements. Poland joined as a replacement after Argentina withdrew late and earlier exits by Japan, Korea, and the Netherlands, while Pakistan declined participation, citing a lack of...
Samsung Group announced a $310 billion investment plan focused primarily on artificial intelligence technologies and semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The South Korean conglomerate will construct a new memory chip production facility at Pyeongtaek Plant 5, scheduled to begin operations in 2028, while Samsung SDS will establish AI data centers in South Jeolla and Gumi to support expanding computational infrastructure demands.
The package extends beyond AI initiatives to include exploration of domestic production lines for next-generation electric vehicle batteries through Samsung SDI. The announcement follows government commitments to triple AI spending as President Lee Jae Myung pursues positioning the nation among the top...
Bangladesh's Election Commission will continue consultations with a dozen registered political organizations as part of preparations for parliamentary polls expected in early February. Discussions will include Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and 11 other parties across morning and afternoon sessions, according to assistant director Asadul Haque.
The commission has already met with 24 of the country's 53 registered political groups during initial consultation rounds. Authorities have not scheduled talks with BNP, while Awami League remains excluded due to its suspended registration status. Three recently recognized parties, including NCP, will participate in the process.
Officials aim to complete all party discussions before releasing the...
Ethiopian authorities have identified a Marburg virus outbreak in the southern Jinka region after laboratory testing confirmed at least nine infections, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The hemorrhagic pathogen produces severe bleeding, elevated temperatures, digestive distress, and carries mortality rates ranging from 25 to 80 percent, with transmission occurring through contact with infected bodily fluids.
World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus verified the cases as officials mobilized containment efforts to prevent regional spread across East Africa. The detected strain resembles variants previously recorded in neighboring territories. Recent outbreaks terminated in Tanzania...
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