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CAAB struggles to recover Tk 11.93b dues from three defunct airlines

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) faces uncertainties over realising Tk 11.93 billion that three defunct airlines owe it. The airlines are Regent Airways, United Airways and GMG Airlines. CAAB has taken several initiatives, including filing money suits, to recover the outstanding payments, but to no avail. The cases...

Police charge baton on teacher candidates

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) personnel resorted to baton charges and water cannons to disperse teacher candidates protesting outside the chief advisor's residence on Friday around 3:30pm, reports bdnews24.com.The protestors had gathered after the High Court annulled the recruitment process for primary school teachers.The court verdict on Thursday nullified the...

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen along with his spouse visited 'Amar Ekushey Boimela'

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen along with his spouse visited the month-long Bangla Academy 'Amar Ekushey Boimela' in the capital on Friday. Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki accompanied them. — FE Photo

CA promises 'safe and sound' basis for next govt to work with

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the next government, that comes to office through the next election, will have a 'very safe and sound' democratic basis to work with, reports UNB.In an interview on Wednesday with NHK World, the international service of Japan's public broadcaster, the Chief Adviser...

BB raises charges for using other banks' ATMs

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the cost of withdrawing cash from ATM booths of other banks, with the revised charges set to take effect on February 20.These new charges are part of the BB's efforts to regulate electronic banking transactions and optimise interbank ATM (automated teller machine) usage.According to...

Actresses Shaon, Sohana freed after DB quizzing

Detective Branch (DB) of police freed on Friday actresses Meher Afroz Shaon and Sohana Saba after questioning on different issues.Deputy Police Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the matter to the media.They were handed over to their respective families on Friday after...

Five more dengue cases reported

Five new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases this year to 1,250, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), one of the new cases was reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation, while another was...

Weather (2025-02-08)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur from late night to early morning. Night temperature may fall by (1-2)°C, and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged.The sun sets in the...