Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said the government has taken a policy decision to gradually withdraw the army from field-level law enforcement duties, as discipline has been restored in the police force.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged citizens to strictly comply with Saudi Arabia’s hajj regulations and avoid attempting to perform the pilgrimage without official permits.

The government has, for the first time, drawn up a guideline to regulate street vendors in the capital aimed at reclaiming footpaths and roadsides to ease pedestrian and traffic movement while also bringing discipline to the trade for the welfare of hawkers.

Speakers yesterday called for ensuring that education sector funds are not diverted to other sectors, alleging that money from the education budget had previously been allocated to projects such as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and the Bangabandhu Satellite.

Marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a cultural programme titled “Nabo Anande Jaago: The Legacy of Thakurbari” was held in the capital yesterday.

Journalists should continue informing the public and serving public interest even when authorities dislike their reporting, said Zaffar Abbas, editor of Pakistani newspaper Dawn.

The government has approved the formation of Bogura City Corporation and five new upazilas in four districts.

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Residents and local youth groups are calling for urgent, sustainable safe water systems in Alikadam’s remote hilly areas

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Saudi tightens regulations ahead of hajj; unauthorised pilgrims may face fines of up to SAR 20,000

Proposal is part of efforts to project Bangladesh as uncompromising in its fight against graft, Iftekharuzzaman says

Ministry says suspension aimed at improving service reliability

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Officials discuss waqf property management and welfare activities