A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (3 December), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
BGB ready to tackle any untoward situation at frontiers
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has said they are completely ready to tackle any untoward situation at the frontiers.
Free police from political influence and corruption, survey reveals public demand
A majority of citizens want a police force free from political influence and a force loyal and impartial in enforcing the law, according to a survey conducted by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Chinmoy's bail hearing rescheduled to 2 January
The bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote, has been rescheduled for 2 January next year.
MOFA summons Indian envoy Pranay Verma
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon's Hezbollah stays out: sources
Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters crossed into Syria on Monday to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo last week, but Lebanon's Hezbollah has no plans for now to join them, according to sources.