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Even officials accused of graft make hay

Recent promotions in Bangladesh's administrative ranks have sparked some controversy, with numerous officials accused of corruption and misconduct reportedly advancing in their careers by aligning themselves with different political factions, reports UNB.Several high-ranking officials, who claim they were 'deprived' of promotions under the previous Awami League government, have now secured...

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Steps taken to improve law, order: Home adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said steps are being taken to improve the law and order situation and control narcotics, reports UNB.He said this while talking to reporters after a meeting with the Law and Order Advisory Committee at the Secretariat in the city...

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Stop forced resignation, harassment of teachers

Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud has urged all concerned to refrain from forcing teachers to quit and harassing them, reports UNB.He said it has been observed that incidents of forcing teachers to resign and various forms of harassment are still continuing in educational institutions across the country, which is...

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Case filed against former expats minister, secretary

A case has been filed against former Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad, along with 103 others, on charges of money embezzlement and human trafficking. The case accuses them of embezzling Tk 240 billion.Altab Khan, the proprietor of Afia Overseas (RL-1010), filed the suit at Paltan police station...

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BD seeks US support for treatment of injured

Bangladesh's interim government has sought US support for treatment and rehabilitation of those injured in the anti-discrimination student movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina's autocratic government.Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum made the call when US Embassy Charge D'Affaires in Dhaka Helen LaFave met her at the secretariat on Tuesday.The adviser hoped for...

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A group of students formed a human-chain at TSC of Dhaka University

A group of students formed a human-chain at TSC of Dhaka University on Tuesday, demanding residential facilities for all students of the institution. — FE Photo

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ACC to probe graft of former MPs Durjoy, Enamul

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an inquiry into various allegations of corruption and money laundering against two former Members of Parliament (MPs).The MPs are Naimur Rahman Durjoy, a former MP from the Manikganj-1 constituency and a cricketer, and Enamul Haque, a former MP from the Rajshahi-4 constituency....

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Faruk’s family in uncertainty

JAMALPUR, Sept 3 (BSS): Ultra-poor Sandhya Begum's life is now leading a miserable life as her husband Md Faruq (40) was shot dead in police firing on Dhaka's outskirts Savar during the countrywide student-led upsurge ending Sheikh Hasina's 15 years autocratic rule, reports BSS.Police opened fire to disperse demonstrators against...

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August salary for non-govt edn insts disbursed

The government part of the salary and allowance for August-2024 of the non-government school and college teachers and employees under the directorate of secondary and higher education have been released, reports BSS.The amount has been handed over to the head offices of Agrani and Rupali Bank and the local offices...

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Case filed against ex-BCB director Shohel

A case was filed against former director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Sheikh Sohel, 55, with Khulna Court on Tuesday on charge of extortion of Taka 6.0 million from a businessman in Khulna city, reports BSS.The other accused of the case are: the then executive engineer of Local Government Engineering...

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Weather (2024-09-04)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm today...

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