BSEC Still Under Awami Grip

Most of the 13 Promoted Directors Were Active Workers of the Banned Political Party Hasan Sohel The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator, has promoted an unusually large number of officials from the Awami camp to director posts. Despite various allegations against them, the current commission promoted these Awami cadre associates Continue Reading

31 Police Officials Transferred and Posted Together

The government has transferred and posted 31 police officials serving in various units at the same time. The Police 1 Branch of the Home Ministry issued three separate notifications on this matter yesterday, Tuesday. The notifications stated that these orders, issued in the public interest, will take effect immediately. According to the Home Ministry notifications, […]Continue Reading

No cold storage for vegetables in Sylhet

Farmers say lack of storage threatens agricultural revolution  Faisal Amin Vegetable production is rising in Sylhet. Farmers have taken to growing seasonal crops on land once left fallow. But the market and storage systems for these crops remain weak. Cold storage or other modern preservation facilities are now urgently needed. If farmers can protect their […]Continue Reading

Bus Fares Rise in Metropolitan and Long-Distance Routes

The increase in fuel prices has affected public transport fares. Bus fares on long-distance routes and in metropolitan areas have been increased by 17 paisa per kilometre. The decision to adjust the fares was announced after a meeting between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and transport owners on Tuesday. Ruling-party lawmaker and Nationalist Workers […]Continue Reading