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Govt moves to replace absentee local representatives

In the wake of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country following the student-led mass protests on August 5, local government operations across Bangladesh have come to a standstill as most Awami League-backed public representatives have gone into hiding, reports UNB.The absconding officials, including mayors and chairmen from city...

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed along with newly-appointed four judges met President Mohammed Sahabuddin

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed along with the newly-appointed four judges of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division met President Mohammed Sahabuddin at Bangabhaban in the capital on Sunday. — PID

ACC launches probe against three ex-MPs

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an inquiry into accusations against three ex-MPs who are suspected of participating in a scheme linked to the Malaysian labour market.The ACC initiated the enquiry into several high-profile individuals, including Kashmeri Kamal, wife of former Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, daughter Nafisa Kamal, former...

Is DU prepared to restart academic activities following movement?

Classes, exams and academic activities did not take place at the Dhaka University on Sunday, the day on which the institution has been officially announced to reopen.There was an absence of clear instruction from the university authorities on restarting the academic academics, though the administration says they are ready if...

Govt mulls independent media commission: Information adviser

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said the government is considering forming an independent media commission, report agencies.The adviser said this while exchanging views with journalists at his Secretariat office in the capital on Sunday."We have primarily thought about an independent media commission. We will determine its framework through...

Students in Rajshahi hand over Tk 1.8m to police

Rajshahi, Aug 18 (UNB): A group of students discovered a bag containing Tk 1.8 million on the street and handed it over to the police on Sunday morning.The police have stated that they are investigating the origin of the money and will take further action based on the findings. Officer-in-Charge...

201 officials promoted as joint secretary

The government has promoted 201 officials from the post of deputy secretary to joint secretary, reports UNB.A notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Sunday.

St. Gregory's High School and College in Old Dhaka was again abuzz with students

St. Gregory's High School and College in Old Dhaka was again abuzz with students, teachers and guardians after the government decided to reopen all the educational institutions across the country on Sunday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

Weather (2024-08-19)

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