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Vegetable, potato prices rise amid 'supply shortage'

Prices of vegetables and potatoes have increased in the city markets within a week, while onion prices have remained stuck at their previous high.Prices of almost all winter vegetables that have declined to a satisfactory level, have again increased within just a week, putting consumers in trouble.Sellers have said vegetable...

FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE AFTERMATH:

(Clockwise, from left): Damaged power plant at Ghorashal in Narsingdi; a building at Bangshal in Old Dhaka, whose collapsed wall killed three persons; and relatives of the deceased wailing at Mitford Hospital. — FE/Focus Bangla Photos

Tk 69.5m realised for workers, as NLASO ramps up ADR efforts

The National Legal Aid Services Organisation (NLASO), through its two labour legal aid cells in Dhaka and Chattogram, has so far realised Tk 69,581,916 in compensation for workers through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), reports BSS.According to its latest report, NLASO stated that since its inception in 2009 up to October...

SHED proposes 53pc allocation cut in RADP

The Secondary and Higher Education Division (SHED) has proposed a sharp contraction of its Annual Development Programme (ADP) for FY26, seeking to cut Tk 72.22 billion - more than 53 per cent of its current ADP allocation.It recently submitted a revised ADP (RADP) proposal of Tk 64.03 billion to the...

IUB FormulaE team wins top award at Innoverse BD 2025

IUB FormulaE, a student team from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has secured first place in the Shaheed Tanvin Innovation Award category at Innoverse Bangladesh 2025, according to a statement from the university.The event was held recently at the Bangladesh University of...

RU Press Club holds 40th anniv

The Rajshahi University (RU) Press Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday through colourful and day-long programmes.At 9:30am, RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Saleh Hasan Naqib inaugurated the anniversary events though cutting a cake at the Press Club office. A vibrant procession then paraded through the main roads of the...

RU arranges discussion on July Uprising

Rajshahi University (RU) on Wednesday hosted an open discussion titled 'Evolution of Bangladeshi Culture: Reflections After the July Uprising'. The event, organised by the university's Writer Forum, took place at the conference room of the Deans' Complex.Addressing the event as the chief guest, RU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof Dr Mohammad...

Family Planning Employees' Welfare Association elects new central executive council

The Central Executive Council Election-2025 of the Bangladesh Directorate General of Family Planning Employees' Welfare Association was held recently, according to an official statement. A five-member Election Commission was formed in accordance with the association's constitution.As per the schedule announced by the Commission, the election was conducted smoothly and peacefully...

30th death anniv of Walie Ashraf observed

The 30th death anniversary of ATM Walie Ashraf, a former BNP leader and parliament member from Brahmanbaria-6 constituency, was observed Wednesday, said a release.On the occasion, Ashraf's family members, relatives, friends, political followers and well-wishers held a Dua Mahfil beside his graveyard in Bancharampur.Ashraf also was a freedom fighter and...

Weather (2025-11-22)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met office.Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Friday at 32.7 degrees Celsius in Bandarban, while the lowest temperature...