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Rice, egg, onion, edible oil get pricier

Prices of rice, egg, and onion went up in the last seven days, raising the sufferings of the low-income group consumers.The supply of bottled edible oil is still abnormal in retail markets. Most people are forced to buy loose oil at higher prices, according to market sources.Meanwhile, prices of Pakistani/Sonali...

Two van workers passing a weary time to take their goods-laden vehicle to its destination amid a hot and

Two van workers passing a weary time to take their goods-laden vehicle to its destination amid a hot and humid weather that has increased sufferings of such working class people. The photo was taken from Bakshibazar area in the capital on Friday. — FE Photo

Injured workers, relatives pay tribute to Rana Plaza victims, demand justice

Injured workers, relatives of the deceased, and labour rights activists paid rich tributes to the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy on Friday, while renewing demands for justice, compensation and proper treatment for survivors, reports UNB.Marking the 13th anniversary of the country's worst industrial disaster, they gathered at the temporary...

Ministry to sit with launch owners on April 28 to finalise fare hike

TALHA BIN HABIBThe Ministry of Shipping is set to hold a meeting with launch owners on April 28 to finalise proposed fare adjustments submitted by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) last week."We will sit with the state minister for shipping on April 28 to discuss and finalise the...

DU student demands action

A University of Dhaka (DU) student, Abdullah Al Mahmud, who has recently been at the centre of controversy over a widely circulated Facebook post, has put forward a three-point demand, alleging that he has been targeted by fabricated screenshots.He also said DUCSU leaders and journalists have been attacked by activists...

Students' Rights Council calls on JCD to avoid violence

DU CORRESPONDENTThe Bangladesh Students' Rights Council has called on Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) to refrain from violent politics, while urging Islami Chhatra Shibir to abandon covert political activities and participate in open, democratic student politics.Leaders of the organisation expressed concern over recent political developments on campuses at a press conference...

Pvt car driver killed after being hit by pickup in capital

A man was killed after being knocked down by a pickup van in the city's Siddheswari area on Friday, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Harun Or Rashid, 45, son of Tamij Uddin of Patka Kathalia area in Sadar upazila of Kishoreganj. He was a private car driver.Harun was taken...

117th Jabberer Boli Khela today

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 24: The 117th 'Jabberer Boli Khela' (wrestling competition) will be held at Laldighi ground today (April 25, Boishakh 12).The historic and traditional popular sports event will pass its 117 years this year. The first competition of the wrestlers of Chattogram and adjoining areas was held in 1909. The...

13 teachers, students get first FSS Dean's Award

RU CORRESPONDENTIn a landmark moment for the Rajshahi University (RU), the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) on Thursday conferred its first-ever Dean's Award, recognising outstanding achievements in academic, research, and publication.The ceremony was held at the university's Senate Building at 11:00 am. A total of 13 recipients - including 10...

Seminar on AI, cybersecurity held at East West University

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at East West University (EWU) hosted a seminar on AI and Cybersecurity in industry on Thursday.Titled "AI and Cybersecurity in Industry: Why Advanced Skills Matter", the seminar was held at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium, according to a press release. The inaugural session...

Mild-to-moderate heat wave persists

A mild-to-moderate heat wave continued to sweep across several parts of the country, including the capital, on Friday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.The temperature in Dhaka was recorded at 36 degrees Celsius on the day.In a bulletin issued Friday, the weather office said the heat wave is affecting Khulna...