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All factories remain closed after worker’s death

All factories in the Uttara Export Processing Zone in Nilphamari remained closed and a tense situation was prevailing in the area on Wednesday, a day after a worker was killed during a clash between the law enforcers and the workers protesting against the closure of a factory and lay-offs...

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Why police are always on trial

The police today find themselves in a peculiar bind — damned if they act, damned if they do not. They are, on the one hand, accused of inaction, negligence and, even, complicity when citizens face mob attacks, kidnapping, or daylight robberies. They are, on the other hand, condemned for excessive force, partisanship and brutality whenever protests are suppressed...

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Recurring death of apparel workers unacceptable

THE death of another worker caused by police action over unpaid wages demonstrates the government’s continued disregard for worker rights. At least 25 others were also injured in the clash with law enforcers at the Uttara Export Processing Zone in Nilphamari on September 2. While the family and fellows of the victim claimed that the deceased was shot by law enforcers...

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8 arrested, class, exam resume partially

The police early Wednesday arrested eight local people in connection with the case filed over the violent clashes between Chittagong University students and villagers of Jobra near the campus, hours after the university authorities filed a case against around 1,100 people...

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CU files case against 1,100 over clashes

The Chittagong University authorities on Tuesday afternoon filed a case over the violent clashes between students and residents of Jobra village more than two and a half days after the incident.

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102 held in Adabar for attacking police

At least 102 people were detained on Tuesday in connection with the incident of hacking a police officer in the Sunibir Housing area of Adabar in the capital on Monday night...

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NILPHAMARI EPZ: Worker killed in clash with law enforcers

A factory worker was killed and 25 others were injured as law enforcers allegedly opened fire on workers during a clash between the law enforcers and the workers who were protesting against layoffs and factory closure at the Uttara Export Processing Zone...

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Remittance inflow $2.42b in Aug

Remittance inflow into Bangladesh grew by 8.9 per cent in August compared with the same month a year earlier, reflecting sustained momentum in migrant workers’ earnings sent through formal channels.

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Donnarumma set for move to City, says Gattuso

Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will undergo a medical and sign for Manchester City on transfer deadline day, his national coach Gennaro Gattuso said Monday.

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CU suspends exams until Sept 4

The University of Chittagong on Monday suspended all examinations until September 4 in the aftermath of violent clashes between university students and villagers of Jobra.

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Govt extends tenure of RAB DG, SB chief

Bangladesh interim government has extended the tenures of Rapid Action Battalion director general AKM Shahidur Rahman and Special Branch chief Golam Rasul on a contractual basis.

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United stars back Amorim, says De Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt insists Manchester United's players ‘stand behind’ beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim and deserve the blame for the club's calamitous start to the season.

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Section 144 imposed around CU amid clashes

The local administration on Sunday imposed Section 144 in areas surrounding the University of Chittagong after students and villagers got engaged in fresh clashes, leaving hundreds of people, including the university’s pro vice-chancellor (administration) and proctors, injured...

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Pro-VC among 300 injured as CU students, locals clash

At least 300 people, including the pro-vice-chancellor (administration) and the proctor of the University of Chittagong, were injured in a series of clashes between students of the university and local villagers following the reported harassment of a...

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NCT sets container handling record

Chittagong Port has set a new record for container handling in a single day at the New Mooring Container Terminal, according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Navy on Friday.

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CUCSU polls on Oct 12 after 34 years

The authorities on Thursday announced that the elections to the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union and hall unions would be held on October 12.

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Action against provocative acts ordered

The Bangladesh interim government on Wednesday instructed the authorities concerned to take immediate action if signs of provocative activities were noticed centring the Chandranath temple in Chattogram...

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CPA suspends four-fold storage rent for a month

Chattogram Port Authority has temporarily suspended the four-fold store rent on imported FCL (full container load) containers for one month to alleviate container congestion at the port yard...