Govt to buy Aman rice at Tk 50 per kg
According to Food Advisor Ali Imam Majumder, the government will procure paddy rice from the Aman season from Nov 19 to Feb 28. This time, the government has decided to procure 600,000 tonnes of parboiled rice, 50,000 tonnes of Atap rice and 50,000 tonnes of rice paddy. Parboiled rice will be procured at Tk 50 per kg, Atap at Tk 49 per kg and paddy at Tk 34 per kg. In the last Aman season, paddy was procured at Tk 33, parboiled rice at Tk 47 and Atap rice at Tk 46. However, the cost of production has come down slightly in the Aman season compared to the Boro season.”
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November 09, 2025 09:17 UTC
Fire engulfs multiple vehicles in Mohammadpur garage
A fire has broken out late in the night in a vehicle garage along the embankment in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, destroying several cars. Locals reported seeing multiple vehicles ablaze around 12:45am on Sunday, shortly after hearing a series of loud explosions near the ULAB University area adjacent to the embankment. Rubel, who lives near the garage, said the explosions were audible from a considerable distance, and immediately afterwards, flames engulfed several vehicles. Mohammadpur Police chief Kazi Rafique said, “I heard the fire started when a microbus gas cylinder exploded, and the flames spread to nearby vehicles.”The Fire Service dispatched two units from Mohammadpur to control the blaze. Officer on duty Md Shahjahan told bdnews24.com that it was too early to determine whether the fire was accidental or deliberate.
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November 08, 2025 20:29 UTC
Primary teachers hold candlelight protest to condemn police crackdown
Assistant teachers from government primary schools have gathered at Central Shaheed Minar, holding a candlelight vigil to protest a police attack on demonstrators campaigning for 10th-grade pay. Muhammad Shamshuddin Mashud, convenor of the Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council, told bdnews24.com that over 150 teachers were wounded during the police crackdown and are receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College and PG Hospital. Among the participants was Khairun Nahar Lipi, general secretary of the Bangladesh Primary Teachers’ Association (Shahin-Lipi), who was injured in the police action and brought to the demonstration on a stretcher. They identified the detainees as Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, Md Abdul Qader, Md Nurul Islam (Liton), Md Shariful Islam, and Md Sohel. Teachers staged a sit-in at Shaheed Minar from morning, advocating their three-point charter of demands.
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November 08, 2025 20:29 UTC
Waking to chaos: Dhaka mornings descend into gridlock as markets seize the streets
Waking to chaos: Dhaka mornings descend into gridlock as markets seize the streetsThe weekday morning rush in Dhaka is a familiar spectacle -- parents racing to drop children at school, commuters hurrying to offices, and endless traffic queues stretching across the capital. But in several neighbourhoods, the congestion is worsened by sprawling morning markets that occupy main roads and footpaths, leaving both commuters and police trapped in a daily struggle. On a recent morning, the road from Mirpur 1 to Technical intersection was found almost half-closed by a thriving bazaar. Fish cutter Habib, who arrives at 5:30 every morning, said the gridlock lasts throughout the market’s hours until noon. The public suffers immensely.”The frustration was echoed by Tejgaon Traffic Division Deputy Commissioner Rafiqul Islam.
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November 08, 2025 20:23 UTC
Dhaka, 14 districts get new deputy commissioners
Dhaka, 14 districts get new deputy commissionersThe government has assigned new deputy commissioners (DCs) to fifteen districts, including Dhaka. On Saturday night, the Ministry of Public Administration issued orders transferring six DCs to other districts and assigning nine officials of Upazila secretary rank as DCs in nine districts. New district administrators have been assigned to Dhaka, Gazipur, Noakhali, Habiganj, Gaibandha, Barguna, Bogura, Sirajganj, Magura, Pirojpur, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Khulna, Kushtia and Bhola. Transferred DCs:• Barguna DC Mohammad Shafiul Alam → Dhaka• Bagerhat DC Ahmed Kamrul Hasan → Noakhali• Kushtia DC Abu Hasnat Mohammad Arafin → Habiganj• Bhola DC Md Azad Jahan → Gazipur• Sirajganj DC Md Nazrul Islam → Gaibandha• Khulna DC Md Toufikur Rahman → BoguraOfficials newly assigned as DCs:• Commerce Advisor’s Private Secretary Md Abdullah Al Mahmud → Magura• ASM Jamshed Khondaker, chief advisor’s special assistant (Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT) → Khulna• Sandip Kumar Singha, chief executive officer of Sylhet District Council → Barguna• Secretary (Deputy Secretary) of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation Aminul Islam → Sirajganj• Md Abu Sayed Mollah, deputy secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs → Pirojpur• Pabna Zonal Settlement Officer of Department of Land Records and Surveys Afroza Akhtar → Satkhira• Golam Md Baten, deputy director (deputyt secretary) of Local Government, Feni → Bagerhat• Director of RAJUK Md Iqbal Hossain → Kushtia• Shamim Rahman, deputy secretary of Cabinet Division → Bhola
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November 08, 2025 20:05 UTC
Salahuddin critiques third-party invitation, says BNP will only respond to interim government
Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has questioned invitations routed through another political party, saying his party will participate in discussions only if summoned by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. But if you think of sending invitations through another political party, who are they? Turning his remarks towards the Jamaat-e-Islami, Salahuddin warned the party against seeking a political comeback through alliances with the Awami League. Salahuddin added, “If they now think from there that they can call for a lockdown in Bangladesh -- isn’t that a madman’s pleasure? “If you have the courage, come back and see how the people of Bangladesh will receive you,” Salahuddin said.
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November 08, 2025 19:46 UTC
Kane nets late equaliser but Bayern winning run ends with draw at Union
Harry Kane headed in a stoppage-time equaliser to avoid Bayern Munich's first defeat of the season but a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin ended their record winning start across all competitions. Union thought they had bagged their first ever win over Bayern with Danilho Doekhi's second goal in the 83rd minute but Kane headed in the leveller. Bayern top the Bundesliga on 28 points, six ahead of RB Leipzig, who lost 3-1 at Hoffenheim. The result left them one win short of their own league record of 10 straight victories at the start of the 2015/16 season. The England captain, however, made amends with his 13th league goal of the season to rescue a point for the visitors.
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November 08, 2025 18:34 UTC
Chhayanaut calls on government to reconsider scrapping music, PE teacher posts
Cultural organisation Chhayanaut has called on the interim government to reconsider its decision to cancel the recruitment of music and physical education teachers in primary schools. The call came on Saturday afternoon through a group musical performance held in the courtyard of Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhaka. Chhayanaut said that music education and physical exercise are essential for the holistic development of children, both physically and mentally. Chhayanaut President Sarwar Ali said, “The power of music is far stronger than speeches. The primary and mass education ministry scrapped the newly-created posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools on Sunday, following criticism from religion-based groups.
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November 08, 2025 18:08 UTC
United 'too comfortable' in dramatic draw at Spurs, says Amorim
Ruben Amorim accused his Manchester United players of being "too comfortable" before Tottenham Hotspur overturned his team's early lead, describing Saturday's 2-2 draw as two points dropped even though they grabbed a last-gasp equaliser. Spurs equalised with six minutes left, however, and Richarlison struck early in added time, only for Matthijs de Ligt to snatch a point in the 96th minute. 'THREE POINTS WERE THERE' FOR UNITED"To overcome everything and to manage to score is a good thing," Amorim said. "We need to expect that in one play anything can happen and change the mood of the stadium. Amorim insisted he was not concerned by Sesko's form, but was worried the forward may be facing a period on the sidelines.
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November 08, 2025 17:06 UTC
Masuma Khan released after 31 days in California detention centre
Bangladeshi national Masuma Khan has been released from a US detention centre after 31 days. Her daughter attorney Riya Khan also filed an appeal with the immigration court. After her release, Riya told bdnews24.com: “My mother, who lives in Los Angeles, fell victim to a fraudulent scheme. As a result, Masuma remained “unaware” of any notices from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the rejection of the fraudulent application. Despite two unsuccessful attempts to reverse the order, the “fraudulent group” continued to give assurances about the status adjustment.
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November 08, 2025 16:50 UTC
Over 125 primary teachers injured in police crackdown during pay protests
At least 125 government primary school teachers have been injured and received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital following a police crackdown on protesters demanding 10th-grade pay. Several of the injured remain hospitalised, said Muhib Ullah, a teacher leading the protests, on Saturday, according to bdnews24.com. “Our teachers have suffered injuries numbering over a hundred, with several in critical condition. We are compiling a list of the injured,” he said.
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November 08, 2025 16:28 UTC
Local entrepreneurs fear telecom sector 'slipping into foreign hands'
Local entrepreneurs have raised alarm over the interim government’s draft telecom policy, warning that it could hand the sector almost entirely to foreign companies. Local entrepreneurs recently discussed in programmes the idea of mobilising to oppose the policy. “A US-based ISP, Starlink, has newly entered Bangladesh via satellite. “The question is which one is a bigger company: Starlink or the local ISP? “According to Section 33 of the draft Telecommunications Ordinance, BTRC cannot make decisions alone regarding telecom sector licenses that are nationally important.
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November 08, 2025 16:28 UTC
Over 125 primary teachers hospitalised after police crackdown over 10th-grade pay protests
Over 125 primary teachers hospitalised after police crackdown over 10th-grade pay protestsAt least 125 government primary school teachers have been injured and received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital following a police crackdown on protesters demanding 10th-grade pay. The work stoppage is being conducted under the Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council, a coalition of four organisations:Primary Teachers’ 10th Grade Implementation CouncilBangladesh Primary Teachers’ Association (Kashem-Shahin)Bangladesh Primary School Assistant Teachers’ AssociationBangladesh Primary Teachers’ Association (Shahin-Lipi)Bangladesh has 65,567 government primary schools employing 384,000 teachers, according to the Directorate of Primary Education. On Apr 24, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education upgraded head teachers’ pay from 11th to 10th grade and teachers with 13th-grade pay to 12th grade. Assistant teachers remain dissatisfied, prompting the ongoing protests. Separately, assistant teachers under the Primary Assistant Teachers’ Unity Council issued a Nov 15 deadline for government action on 11th-grade pay, promotion complications, and 100 percent divisional promotion.
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November 08, 2025 16:06 UTC
‘Jubo Dal’ attacks amaat-e-Islami rally in Jamalpur
Jamaat-e-Islami nominated MP candidate Abdus Sattar has accused the Jubo Dal of attacking his election rally in Jamalpur. Meanwhile, the Jubo Dal has alleged a counter-attack, claiming Jamaat leaders and activists had earlier hit one of their leaders. Former Sadar Upazila Jamaat chief Shariful Islam claimed Jubo Dal ambushed them while they were campaigning for the elections. Later, Ranagacha union Jubo Dal organised a counter-rally, calling Jamaat’s allegations “false”. Its President Rizvi Ahmed Jewel said the clash began after Jamaat men hit a Jubo Dal leader.
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November 08, 2025 15:48 UTC
Interim government’s duty is elections not party interests, says Tarique
Tarique Rahman has said the main duty of the interim government is to organise elections rather than advance any party interest. The leader called on the interim government and “anti-fascist” democratic forces to remain alert against “hidden tactics by defeated forces seeking to destabilise” the country. According to him, his party has maintained “a cooperative and conciliatory” approach with the interim government and allies in “anti-fascist” movements. He described the BNP as a peaceful, tolerant, people-focused democratic political party that values differing opinions and aims to ensure political and economic empowerment of the people. “National and public interest come before individual or party interests.
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November 08, 2025 15:48 UTC