Meghna River Master Plan faces many implementation challenges
The Meghna River has ever been an important riverine route for goods transportation as well as an effective option for safe water supply; yet implementation of the master plan for its protection is yet to start due to a good number of challenges.The Meghna River Master Plan was approved by...
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CID arrested two Election Commission (EC) employees
CID arrested two Election Commission (EC) employees including Md Habibullah, 41, office assistant-cum-computer operator at the Gazaria Upazila Election Office in Munshiganj; and Md Alamin, 39, a data entry operator (outsourcing) at the EC's Dhaka office on charges of forging National Identity Cards (NIDs) and selling citizens' confidential information. The...
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Haor, wetland encroachers to face jail, fine under new ordinance
The government has promulgated 'Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Conservation Ordinance, 2026' as part of its tough stance to protect the country's ecological balance and conserve haors and wetlands.The new ordinance strengthens the Haor and Wetland Development Directorate and introduces tough punishment, including imprisonment and heavy fines for encroachment, land filling...
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SSC exams from Apr 21
The 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations are scheduled to begin on Apr 21, with theoretical papers continuing until May 20, reports bdnews24.com. Each theory exam will run for three hours, from 10am to 01:00 pm. Practical exams will follow from Jun 7-14.The Inter-Board Coordination Committee approved the SSC examination...
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DU Prof Maksudur Rahman quits National Pay Commission
Professor Md. Maksudur Rahman Sarkar, chairman of the Department of Accounting at Dhaka University (DU), has resigned from his position as a member of the National Pay Commission-2025, citing the commission's failure to give due importance to the proposals concerning public universities.He announced the decision at a press conference held...
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Weather (2026-01-16)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.Mild cold wave may sweep over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Kurigram and Chuadanga.Light to moderate fog may occur at a few places over...
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