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I'll quit, if govt asks, says CR Abrar

FE REPORT Education Adviser CR Abrar claimed on Wednesday that there were no lapses on the part of his ministry (in discharging duties) following the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara area on Monday.He has no intention of resigning voluntarily, but he would step...

As part of beefed up security measures, BGB members were positioned

As part of beefed up security measures, BGB members were positioned at the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday to avoid any untoward situation. On Tuesday, a group of students broke open a gate, entered the Secretariat and engaged in clashes with the law-enforcers. — FE Photo

Onlookers crowding Milestone School gates

A curious crowd of onlookers gathered outside the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari, the site of a deadly fighter jet crash, but the authorities are not allowing them to enter, reports bdnews24.com.People from surrounding areas gathered at the main gate of the school since the morning on Wednesday....

DU students protest, demand dismissal of teacher

DU CORRESPONDENTDhaka University (DU) English Department students on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the sacking of their teacher Dr. Neelima Akhter over controversial statements regarding the July Uprising.The students marched through the Arts Faculty while chanting slogans and writing protest messages on their department's walls, expressing anger over the teacher's...

HSC exams of July 22, 24 rescheduled to Aug 17, 19

The postponed HSC and its equivalent exams scheduled for July 22 and 24 have been rescheduled to August 17 and August 19, respectively. Chief Adviser's Press Wing confirmed the rescheduled dates of the examinations, reports UNB.

Four die of dengue, 319 hospitalised

FE REPORTAt least four more people died from dengue in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, while 319 new patients were hospitalised across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest deaths reported from Dhaka South City and Chattogram Division, the total number of...

Volunteers coordinate blood donations at Burn Institute

The road outside the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery is almost empty. Some CNG-powered autorickshaws and rickshaws are operating, while journalists are standing on the pavement, waiting for updates, reports bdnews24.com.Police and Army personnel are lined up at the entrance. No one is being allowed to enter except...

BD, Pakistan pledge joint efforts against drugs, terrorism

Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to work together to combat drugs and terrorism, reports BSS.The commitment was made during a courtesy call by Pakistani Home Minister, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi on Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md....

Abul Barkat on two-day remand in graft case

FE REPORTA Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Prof Abul Barkat, an economist and former chairman of state-owned Janata Bank, on a two-day remand in connection with a graft case filed on charge of embezzling Tk 2.97 billion through loan irregularities.Judge of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka, Md Zakir...

Modhumoti Bank chairman's mother Selina Begum dies

Selina Begum, the mother of Humayun Kabir - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC, passed away on 22 July at 11:30 PM at Evercare Hospital in the capital (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un).The Modhumoti Bank family is deeply saddened by her sudden demise, prays for...

Light rain likely today -------===

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday). Mild heat wave may sweep over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may...