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Work collaboratively to shape a democratic future of Bangladesh

FE Report Speakers at a conference on Saturday emphasised that democratic governance in Bangladesh requires a multi-dimensional approach, incorporating constitutional safeguards, inclusive policymaking, and robust civic engagement. They underscored that while political transitions create opportunities for reform, long-term democratic consolidation hinges on sustained public participation and institutional resilience.They made a...

Fire at Korail slum doused

Several hundred shanties were burnt to ashes as a massive fire broke out at Korail slum at Mohakhali in the capital early Saturday, rendering their residents shelter-less. — FE Photo A fire that broke out at Korail slum at Mohakhali in the capital early Saturday was doused after nearly two...

BRTC to train 100,000 drivers in five yrs

MUNIMA SULTANAThe Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has set a target to train 100,000 professional drivers for both light and heavy transport in next five years.Official sources said the BRTA, which initiated the basic driving training programme in 1975, has so far trained 95,610 people, including 6,066 women.But, officials said...

EWU honours its Ekushey Padak winning alumnus Rifat Nabi

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at East West University (EWU) has felicitation its alumnus, Rifat Nabi, co-founder of the popular Bengali typing software Avro; for receiving the prestigious Ekushey Padak, reports UNB.The event took place on Thursday at the university's Manzur Elahi Auditorium and was joined by...

Bashir for building equitable society thru Islamic finance

FE REPORTCommerce adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said it is possible to build a discrimination-free society through Islamic finance that will help the poor become economically self-reliant gradually.It will be a sustainable development model to help realise the vision of a New Bangladesh, according to him.Citing a UNDP report that...

'Auto-rickshaw thieves' arrested

FE REPORT Police have arrested three alleged members of a gang involved in stealing CNG-run auto-rickshaws. A stolen CNG-run auto-rickshaw was also recovered from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Alal (30), Mithu Saha (20) and Basir Mia (38).According to Khilgaon Police Station, CNG-run auto-rickshaw owner Masud Chowdhury gave...

Bangladesh, India pledge to eliminate border killing

Bangladesh and India have agreed to take concrete measures to eliminate border killings, strengthen security and enhance cooperation on cross-border issues, following the 55th Border Conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF), reports UNB.The four-day conference (February 17 to 20) in New Delhi, saw a...

One killed over school managing committee meeting

SHERPUR, Feb 22 (UNB): A man was killed over a meeting of the managing committee of Harindhara High School in Char Mocharia union of Sadar upazila, Sherpur.The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.The deceased, Harej Ali (40), was the son of the late Sharafat Mondal from the same village.According to the...

Rain likely today ,,...;;

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Mymensingh divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Light to moderate...

Officials of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) placing a wreath at the institute's

Officials of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) placing a wreath at the institute's Shaheed Miner in honour of the Language Movement heroes at the first hour of February 21 (Friday), marking the International Mother Language Day 2025 .