The third batch of Rohingyas -- around 3,000 -- is set to reach Bhasan Char today from the refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia.

Bangladesh continues its discussions with Myanmar with a friendly attitude, without engaging in any conflict, for the repatriation of Rohingyas and regional security and development, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday.

Bangladesh has sought flexibilities in the visa regime and requested the Indian side to address the difference in overstay fine structures applied by India.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has directed the authorities concerned to do further study on whether Keraniganj and the entire Purbachal area can be brought under the proposed circular rail network.

Dhaka sees a ray of hope for Rohingya repatriation and restoring Generalised System of Preferences facilities as new US President Joe Biden is focusing on promoting democratic institutions, human rights and is supportive of the developing countries’ causes.

Almost 3,000 Rohingyas will be relocated to Bhasan Char by the end of this month, a top official said.

Not virtually, Amar Ekushey Boi Mela-2021 will be held as usual from March 18 after a long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The railways ministry has reconstituted a committee investigating a South Korean company for violating some clauses of the contract under which 10 locomotives have been supplied to the Bangladesh Railway.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said relationships between Bangladesh and the US will reach a new height under the Joe Biden administration.

Reduced visibility caused by a dense fog disrupted ferry services across the Padma, causing long tailbacks on both sides of the river yesterday.

Myanmar has said it is committed to beginning the Rohingya repatriation as per the bilateral agreement signed with Bangladesh in 2017.

Gonoshasthaya Kendra Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury yesterday urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take the Covid-19 vaccine first and dispel people’s fear regarding inoculation.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday disapproved two lawmakers’ proposal to name the under-construction Padma bridge after her for her contributions to the country’s development and progress.

The High Court yesterday directed the inspector general of police to provide security to the official who witnessed policemen misbehaving with a judicial magistrate during the municipality polls in Kushtia.

A Dhaka court yesterday dismissed a defamation case filed against former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon over making “defamatory comments” on incumbent Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.

A rights organisation yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive to restrain the media from publishing and broadcasting the identity of rape and sexual assault victims.

The sixth population and housing census of the country has been deferred for 10 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A High Court bench yesterday cautioned the media to be more careful while broadcasting and publishing news with regards to an absconding accused as well as subjudice matters in future.

President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to deliver his speech in the 11th session of the 11th parliament commencing this afternoon.

While countries across the world promote production and sales of electric vehicles, Bangladesh does not even have a guideline to regulate them.