Spl cell formed for temporary entry pass to Secretariat
Spl cell formed for temporary entry pass to Secretariat

The Home Ministry has formed a special cell aiming to receive applications for temporary entry passes to the Bangladesh Secretariat. Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an office order in this regard on Saturday. Deputy Secretary (Admin-1) of Public Security...

Temporary secretariat access passes cancelled for all, except staff, govt employees
Temporary secretariat access passes cancelled for all, except staff, govt employees

All types of temporary access passes (for private individuals) to the secretariat have been cancelled, except for the permanent access pass (Digital Access Control System) issued to officials and employees working at the secretariat, as well as the temporary access passes issued to government...

Dubai eases holiday travel with smart customs app, extra measures
Dubai eases holiday travel with smart customs app, extra measures

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a New Year travel surge, expecting over 5.2 million passengers between December 13 and 31, with peak activity projected from December 20 to 22. To manage this busy period, Dubai Customs has ramped up operations with expanded inspection teams and...

Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico City introduces e-passport services
Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico City introduces e-passport services

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City has marked a significant milestone with the launch of e-passport services, transforming travel security and convenience for Bangladeshi citizens. With e-passport services now fully operational from Sunday, Bangladeshi nationals in Mexico, along with those...

Govt to procure 1.5m passport booklets, 1.5m lamination foils
Govt to procure 1.5m passport booklets, 1.5m lamination foils

The government on Wednesday approved a proposal for procuring some 1.5 million passport booklets and 1.5 million lamination foils. The approval came from the 14th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase this year held today at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at...

Passport application of Shirin Sharmin Chy suspended
Passport application of Shirin Sharmin Chy suspended

The Department of Immigration Passports has suspended the passport applications of former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and her husband Syed Ishtiaq Hossain. The decision follows the adjournment of Shirin Sharmins application due to her involvement in a murder case and a plea of absconding....

Bitcoin surpasses $81,000 for first time
Bitcoin surpasses $81,000 for first time

Bitcoin hit a record high of over $81,000 on Monday, boosted by Donald Trumps win in the U.S. presidential election and the election of candidates who support cryptocurrencies. This has led to hopes for fewer regulations on digital currencies, reports Reuters. Bitcoin, the largest and most...

MRT Buddy  for checking  MRT pass balance
MRT Buddy  for checking  MRT pass balance

A new mobile app, MRT Buddy, has been launched to help commuters in Dhaka manage their transit cards more efficiently. The app, which operates using NFC technology, allows users to check the balances of both MRT Pass and Rapid Pass cards, reports The Daily Star. Additionally, it displays the...