Twenty fire service units put up frantic efforts to extinguish the blaze as a fire erupted at the gate no. 8 of the cargo village
Twenty fire service units put up frantic efforts to extinguish the blaze as a fire erupted at the gate no. 8 of the cargo village of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Saturday at around 2:15 PM. — FE Photo Story on Page 1
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BD calls for unified negotiation strategy ahead of COP30 summit
FE REPORTWith the COP30 climate summit set to take place in Belém, Brazil next month, Bangladesh has called for urgent preparation and a stronger, unified negotiation strategy to secure fair global commitments on climate finance, renewable energy, and Loss and Damage support.Speakers at the opening session of a four-day international...
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MPO teachers hold black flag march over three-point demand
DU CORRESPONDENTTeachers and employees from non-government educational institutions, listed under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, held a black flag march and protest rally on Saturday in support of their three-point demand.The black flag march began at 12:00 pm from the Central Shaheed Minar. It proceeded through Doyel Chattar and...
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BD, Italy agree to conduct joint operations against human trafficking
Bangladesh has reached an agreement with Italy to exchange intelligence and carry out joint operations between law-enforcing agencies, reports bdnews24.com.According to a media statement from the home ministry on Saturday, the understanding was reached during a ministerial-level meeting between the two countries' home ministries."The meeting agreed to establish joint security...
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‘Message of humanity in Lalon's songs remains equally relevant today’
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said that the message of humanity expressed in Lalon's songs remains equally relevant today, reports BSS."Lalon's music is of the highest artistic standard, enriched with profound philosophical, political, and above all, humanistic values," she said.The adviser made such remarks on Friday at a...
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Death anniv of Shafiuddin today 19-10-2025
Today (Sunday) is the 13th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed, a prominent local organiser of the Liberation War, politician and social worker, says a statement. On this occasion, a doa mahfil will be held today at his village home in Khaishakhali under Shibpur Upazila of Narsingdi. Family members of Shafiuddin...
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DU again restricts vehicle entry during weekends, holidays
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to restrict vehicle entry to the campus from 03:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends and public holidays to ensure the safety of students, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement issued on Saturday, the university's Proctor's Office announced that vehicle movement control within the campus will...
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Fishermen defy hilsa ban over delayed aid, loan
Defying the government ban on catching hilsa during the breeding season many fishermen in Faridpur and Rajbari have continued fishing in the Padma River, citing delays in receiving government assistance and pressure to repay loans, reports UNB.A visit to the riverbanks revealed a scene that hardly reflects a fishing ban...
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