Salt-cured rawhides selling at government-set prices: commerce advisor
Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said salt-cured rawhides are being sold at prices set by the government. Many seasonal traders have said the significant price difference between salt-cured and unsalted animal skins this year has left them devastated. This year, tanners in the capital can purchase salt-cured cowhide at Tk 60-65 per sqft, up from last year's rate at Tk 55-60. Outside Dhaka, the price of salt-cured cowhide has been set at Tk 55-60 a sqft, compared with last year's Tk 50-55. The commerce advisor said, “First of all, the prices we set for rawhides were with salt included.
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June 09, 2025 01:33 UTC
475 citizens condemn ‘deliberate inaction’ over rape, murder of Kheyang woman
Following the rape and murder of a woman from the Kheyang community in Bandarban’s Thanchi, 475 concerned citizens have issued a statement demanding a judicial investigation and expedited trial. They condemned the slow pace of the investigation and legal proceedings, as well as what they described as the administration’s “deliberate inaction”. The statement was published by Johnny Kheyang, former president of the Bangladesh Kheyang Students’ Union, its current President Hero Kheyang, and General Secretary Sahlau Kheyang. On May 5, the body of a Kheyang woman was recovered from the under-construction Thanchi-Likri road. We strongly condemn the sluggish pace of investigation and prosecution of this heinous incident, as well as the administration’s deliberate nonchalance.”They have demanded that the government ensure a judicial inquiry and speedy trial for the rape and murder of the Kheyang woman.
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June 08, 2025 16:50 UTC
UK MP Tulip Siddiq seeks 'clear-the-air meeting' with Yunus on graft allegations
In addition, she said the meeting could also “clear up the misunderstanding perpetuated by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) in Dhaka”. “I am a UK citizen, born in London and representing the people of Hampstead and Highgate in Parliament for the last decade. The British MP has yet to receive any response to the letter from Yunus or his office, a source close to Tulip told bdnews24.com’s London Correspondent Syed Nahas Pasha. According to the source, Tulip does not understand why the ACC is after her. Despite public accusations, Tulip’s lawyers claim no official documentation or charges have been shared with her, nor has she been contacted by authorities.
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June 08, 2025 16:44 UTC
Bangladesh’s anti-corruption dragnet hooks 10 former top military generals
Among those under scrutiny are a former army chief, heads of intelligence agencies, and senior defence officials. The national anti-graft agency’s Director General Md Akhter Hossain recently told bdnews24.com, “All ongoing investigations are proceeding in accordance with due process. The inquiry, launched on Feb 5, 2025, is being led by ACC Deputy Director Tanzir Sarkar, with Assistant Director Mahmudul Hasan Bhuiyan and Deputy Assistant Director Khairul Hasan also on the team. The ACC has formed a three-member probe team led by Director Abul Hasnat, with Assistant Director Bishan Ghosh and Deputy Assistant Director Afia Khatun as members. The investigation is being led by ACC Deputy Director Mohammad Sirajul Haque, with Assistant Director Ferdous Rahman and Deputy Assistant Director Zulfikar also on the team.
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June 08, 2025 15:25 UTC
A year later, revisiting the spiral of events that led to constable Monirul's murder
Police constable Monirul Haque was shot dead by a colleague near the Palestinian Embassy in Dhaka on Jun 8, 2024. After constable Monirul was fatally shot while on duty in the Gulshan-Baridhara diplomatic area, his brother Mahabubul Haque, also a constable, filed a case with the Gulshan Police Station over the incident. Later, the police arrested and remanded Monirul's colleague constable Kausar Ahmed for questioning. According to police, Monirul had an “altercation” with Kausar over “duty assignments” on the day of the incident. He [Monirul] left behind a 3-year-old son.
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June 08, 2025 14:55 UTC
Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday
REUTERS/Nathan HowardUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to New Jersey, US, Jun 6, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan HowardUS President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States goes into effect at 12:01am ET (0401 GMT) on Monday, a move the president promulgated to protect the country from "foreign terrorists." The countries affected by the latest travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. But Egypt is not part of the travel ban. "Trump's travel ban on citizens from over 12 countries is draconian and unconstitutional," said US Representative Ro Khanna on social media late on Thursday.
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June 08, 2025 13:45 UTC
Bangladesh set for hotter weather as rains recede
“As we’re seeing sunny days and a decrease in rainfall, mild heatwaves may continue in some districts. The mild heatwave sweeping through Khulna, Jessore, and Chuadanga may expand slightly,” Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir said on Sunday. “At the same time, since it’s the monsoon season, there will be sporadic rainfall in some areas. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature was recorded in Dhaka, Tangail, and Sylhet at 24 degrees Celsius. The highest rainfall during the same period was recorded at 28mm in Tarash, while Dhaka saw 27mm of rainfall.
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June 08, 2025 12:12 UTC
Country set for hotter weather as rains recede: Met Office
“As we’re seeing sunny days and a decrease in rainfall, mild heatwaves may continue in some districts. The mild heatwave sweeping through Khulna, Jessore, and Chuadanga may expand slightly,” Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir said on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com. “At the same time, since it's the monsoon season, there will be sporadic rainfall in some areas. Khulna recorded the highest temperature in the country in the last 24 hours at 37 degrees Celsius. The highest rainfall during the same period was recorded at 28mm in Tarash, while Dhaka saw 27mm of rainfall.
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June 08, 2025 10:10 UTC
298 promoted to deputy secretaries
298 promoted to deputy secretaries December 16, 2010 00:00:00The government has promoted 298 senior assistant secretaries to deputy secretaries in the latest spell of mass promotion. An establishment ministry circular, signed Wednesday, made the announcement. Last week, 158 officials were promoted to joint secretaries. Of those promoted, 59 are from the ninth and 10th batches of BCS cadres and they were left out during the last promotion, while 147 were from the 13th batch. The remaining are from non-admin cadres.
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June 08, 2025 06:33 UTC
US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike
US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strikeFire and smoke are seen in the city after a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 6, 2025. REUTERSFire and smoke are seen in the city after a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 6, 2025. REUTERSThe United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threatened retaliation against Ukraine over its drone attack last weekend has not happened yet in earnest and is likely to be a significant, multi-pronged strike, US officials told Reuters. The timing of the full Russian response was unclear, with one source saying it was expected within days. But the US officials believe the complete Russian response is yet to come.
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June 08, 2025 03:02 UTC
Tesla shares gain after $152 billion selloff, but Trump-Musk truce uncertain
A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the Tesla logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. REUTERSA 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the Tesla logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. LOFTY STOCK VALUATIONAn open clash with Trump could pose multiple hurdles for Tesla and the rest of Musk's sprawling business empire. Tesla stock is down 26.9% this year following a 14% drop on Thursday. Tesla shares fall after hitting record high post election.
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June 08, 2025 02:41 UTC
DMCH treats over hundred injured seasonal butchers
More than a hundred people have been treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after sustaining injuries from sharp tools while slaughtering and butchering sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha. Mushtak Ahmed, the hospital’s resident surgeon, confirmed that the injured individuals came from Dhaka and surrounding areas throughout the day on Saturday, seeking emergency treatment, according to bdnews24.com. “Most of those who required medical attention were seasonal butchers,” Mushtak said. Most of the injured were “one-day butchers”: individuals who were attempting to slaughter their own sacrificial animals without professional experience. Similar incidents were reported from Cumilla and Brahmanbaria, where over 150 people were reportedly injured while carrying out the Eid sacrifice.
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June 08, 2025 01:19 UTC
Seasonal rawhide traders in despair despite day-long toil
Seasonal traders buy rawhides from those who perform the ritual sacrifice and then sell them to wholesalers. Tanners buy salt-cured rawhides from wholesalers per square foot whereas wholesalers and middlemen usually collect them over an average estimation. Although wholesalers and middlemen buy rawhides based on average size, tanners purchase salt-cured skins by square foot. The Demra resident said, “Even though square footage is calculated using both length and width, here in Posta, wholesalers are quoting prices based only on length. He was asked why salt-cured rawhides are being purchased without aligning with the government-fixed prices.
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June 07, 2025 20:57 UTC
Chhayabani Cinema Hall vandalised, looted after technical glitch disrupts ‘Taandob’ screening
A technical glitch during the screening of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan starrer 'Taandob'—ironically meaning “destruction”—sparked mayhem on Eid day at Chhayabani Cinema Hall in Mymensingh, where angry moviegoers vandalised the venue and reportedly looted parts of it in frustration. The two-storey cinema, which seats 750 people, descended into chaos when the movie suddenly stopped due to a technical fault. Audience members, enraged by the disruption, reportedly vandalised the inside of the theatre and its premises. That changed with the rise of low-quality films, dwindling attendance, and the 2002 cinema hall bombings, which accelerated the decline. But on this Eid, the release of Shakib's blockbuster Taandob brought a rare surge in demand, more than the hall could handle.
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June 07, 2025 18:23 UTC
Chattogram City cleared of sacrificial animal waste by 6pm on Eid day, says mayor
Chattogram City Mayor Shahadat Hossain has said the city has been cleared of waste from Eid-ul-Azha animal sacrifices by 6pm. On Friday, he said about 10,000 tonnes of waste were removed from the city, reports bdnews24.com. “Since 8am, 4,200 workers operating 369 vehicles including dump trucks, compactors, and pay loaders have been collecting waste around the neighbourhoods. All sacrificial waste in the city was removed by 6pm.”He also said if waste is spotted anywhere and reported to the Dampara control room, the authorities are taking prompt action to remove it. “Many also sacrifice animals the day after Eid, and we will also take care of the waste produced then.”The mayor requested citizens to report waste spotted anywhere in the city after 8pm to the control room by dialling: 02333389122, 02333389121 or 01894-883005, 01811-803666, 01761-426371.
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June 07, 2025 17:33 UTC