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Ins benefits likely to double

The government is considering doubling the benefit amount on the mandatory insurance coverage and enhancing other facilities for outbound Bangladeshi workers, officials said.Currently, a worker receives Tk 400,000 from his or her policy with a premium of a single instalment of Tk 490 for a two-year term.The workers and their...

Patricia Scotland KC pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

United Kingdom Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her place of residence, Claridge's Hotel in UK, on Friday. The Prime Minister is now in London to join the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II — PID

300 families lose homes in Padma in Munshiganj

At least 300 families at Shambhu Halderkandi and Sardarkandi villages in Munshiganj Sadar Upazila's Banglabazar Union lost their homes to the Padma River. The river has continued to erode for over a month. Residents have been forced to live under the open sky or move to their relatives' houses in...

Disposal of cases in lower courts increases 32pc

The rate of disposal of cases in subordinate courts across the country has risen by 32.40 per cent, a report of the Supreme Court administration revealed.In the first six months from January to June this year, the disposal rate was 91.90 per cent on average.However, at the same period last...

Jashore board halts SSC MCQ section of Bangla 2nd paper

The Jashore Education Board has postponed the multiple choice question section of the SSC Bangla second paper exam. As a result, students today (Saturday) will only sit for the creative question section of the test, reports bdnews24.com.Students will sit for the creative question section of the test from 11am to...

News in Brief (2022-09-17)

Man killed in city train crashA man died following head injuries as he was hit by a running train in the city's Karwan Bazar area on Friday. The deceased was identified as Bojendra Chandra Mondal (60). The incident happened at Katpatti in the Karwan Bazar DIT Market level-crossing area in...

Weather (2022-09-17)

Light to moderate rain/thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lighting flash is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday), according to the met Office.It may also occur at one or two...