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Transport sector development stalls under interim admin

Transport sector development stalls under interim admin

Road and rail transport development has made little headway during the interim government's tenure, as reluctance to approve new or high-cost projects has slowed infrastructure expansion. Even relatively low-cost initiatives such as bus route rationalisation (BRR) and bus rapid transit (BRT) have

Raozan killings caused by crime, not politics: Golam Akbar

Raozan killings caused by crime, not politics: Golam Akbar

Former Chattogram North District BNP convenor Golam Akbar Khondakar has asserted that the recent wave of killings in Raozan stems from extortion, encroachment, and disputes over the sand trade rather than political rivalry. Speaking after the scrutiny of nomination papers at the Chattogram deputy

131 candidates cleared for 15 Dhaka city constituencies

131 candidates cleared for 15 Dhaka city constituencies

The scrutiny of nominations for the 15 constituencies in Dhaka city has found 131 candidates valid to contest in the parliamentary polls scheduled to be held on Feb 12. The Election Commission has cancelled 62 nomination papers and suspended one. The scrutiny was done at the returning officer&rsq

Ordinance toughens penalties for travel agency violations

Ordinance toughens penalties for travel agency violations

The government has promulgated an ordinance strengthening the regulatory framework for travel agencies, introducing up to one year’s imprisonment and fine up to TK 1.0 million for violations to ensure fair ticket pricing and protect passengers. Issued by order of the President, the ordinance

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