Govt cuts prices of 33 essential drugs by up to 50pc
The government has reduced the prices of 33 essential drugs -- including nine types of tablets, capsules, saline, and injections -- by up to 50 per cent, a move expected to save Tk 1.16 billion under the state-run Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) of the Ministry of Health.EDCL Managing Director...
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Finance adviser vows full support for fair polls
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said the finance ministry will provide the cooperation needed to improve law and order for a fair election in February, reports bdnews24.com.On Wednesday, Salehuddin said loan defaulters will "theoretically" be unable to participate in the election."The Election Commission will look into the issue," he said during...
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MPO teachers give one-month ultimatum for job nationalisation
Teachers under monthly pay order (MPO) scheme issued a one-month ultimatum to the interim government on Wednesday for nationalisation of their jobs.The MPO teachers of private educational institutions also said if the government fails to take visible and meaningful actions within the deadline, they would enforce a nationwide strike on...
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Verdict on Article 116 of Constitution on Sept 2
The High Court (HC) has concluded the final hearing on a petition challenging the validity of Article 116 of the Constitution, which governs the control and discipline of the judiciary, and will deliver its verdict on September 2, reports bdnew24.com.The bench, comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury,...
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20 candidates collect DUCSU nomination forms in two days
Some 20 candidates have collected nomination forms during the first two days of the nomination form distribution period for Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. Among them, five are running for vice president (VP) post, while the remaining 15 are vying for other central positions.Chief Election Commissioner Professor Dr....
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Educationist Jatin Sarkar dies
Renowned writer and educationist Jatin Sarker passed away at Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) on Wednesday. He was 90, reports UNB.Jatin, the Independence Award-winner, breathed his last at around 02:45 pm at the hospital. He had been suffering from different old age complications.Born on August 18, 1936, in Chandpara...
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AIUB hosts seminar on research skills
The Department of Public Health at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) recently organised a seminar titled "Developing Research Skills and the Role of Primary Health Care in Global Health" at the university campus in the capital. Renowned international speaker Dr. Mostafizur Rahman highlighted the vital role of Primary Health Care...
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Weather (2025-08-14)
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday). Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.5...
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