Leaders and activists of the Chittagong University BCL unit today escorted teachers and staff buses to prevent vandalism amid the ongoing blockade being enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-islami

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After a 22-day ban, hilsa is now abundant in the Barishal wholesale market. The Hilsa market on Port Road is now overflowing with hilsa traders, sellers, and buyers

A bridge worth Tk 85 lakh in Barguna has to be constructed using wooden ladders as the construction of the connecting road on both sides of the bridge has not been completed within the stipulated time, causing suffering for at least 5,000 people in three villages

Today is the third day of a three-day blockade called by the BNP. Like the first two days, there were clashes, arson, and arrests in several areas in the capital. Police, Rab, and BGB are patrolling many cities across the country.

Traffic movement in the capital increased on the third day of BNP's blockade. The number of people out on the streets has also increased

Clashes broke out and vehicles were vandalised and torched in Bogra today. Police fired teargas shells on BNP activists and leaders at Tinmatha area of the town in the morning. In response, BNP leaders and activists threw brickbats at the police. Two crude bombs were exploded during the clash.</

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At least 16 arson incidents were reported across the country in 27 hours till Wednesday morning since BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami called a three-day nationwide blockade

BNP leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Rangpur highway in the Tinmatha area of Bogura Sadar upazila from 8:00am today

A clash broke out between police and BNP leaders and activists in Dhaka's Kakrail area today. After the clash, the government deployed BGB in the area

Law enforcers have beefed up checking at Dhaka's entry points at Aminbazar, Ashulia and Gazipur ahead of the grand rallies of Awami League and BNP tomorrow

US President Joe Biden has raised "skepticism" regarding the number of people killed in Israel's indiscriminate bombing and missile attacks on Gaza

Police have set up checkpoints on roads leading to Dhaka from the country’s north ahead of the Awami League and BNP rallies on October 28

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Israel shelled an Egyptian military check post close to the Gaza border while it was still engaged in combat with Hamas. Attacks have also been made on Syria

Bangladesh is facing huge pressure on its major macroeconomic indicators at a time when its foreign exchange reserves continue depleting. Meanwhile, the upcoming national election has created a tense situation in the political environment

Russia has called another UN Security Council meeting after failing to comply with US sanctions for the first time. Saudi news agency Al Arabiya reported this information

The glamorous event featured spectacular performances by Khayam Sanu Sandhi and Masha, who mesmerized the audience with their enchanting voices. Tasnia Farin, Sohana Saba, and dancer Ridy Sheikh got everyone dancing to the rhythm of the music.

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