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PM calls 'tragic' rich nations' response to climate issue

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (BSS): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has termed as a "tragedy" the richer nations' meaningful response to the crucial climate issue despite their blustering words saying the urgency of the situation was not being matched by actions of countries responsible for emissions."They don't act. They can talk...

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Call for fixing garment workers' minimum monthly pay at Tk 25,000

FE REPORT Garment workers' rights activists on Saturday called upon the government to realise their six-point demand, including fixing minimum monthly salary at Tk 25,000.They also urged the government to form a 'wage board' for implementation of their demands. The Garment Workers Rights Movement, an alliance of 10 garment workers'...

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32,000 venues for Durga Puja amid tight security

After two pandemic-ridden years, Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Hindu community, is set to be marked with fervour at 32,168 venues across Bangladesh, reports bdnews24.com.The government is intent on preventing any untoward incident and law enforcement agencies are on high alert, JL Bhowmik, head of the Bangladesh Puja...

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A section of traders displays automobiles spare parts for sale occupying illegally

A section of traders displays automobiles spare parts for sale occupying illegally the road divider at Dholaikhal in the city on Saturday — FE Photo

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RAB detains fugitive accused of murder case

FE REPORTRapid Action Battalion (RAB) has detained a fugitive accused of a murder case. The arrestee was identified as Md Alkes, 52. Commander of RAB-4 and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mozammel Haque disclosed the development at a press briefing at RAB media centre in the capital's Karwan Bazar on Saturday.He...

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Temperature may remain nearly unchanged today ---

Light to moderate rain/thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hour from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The...

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Momen for significant funds in capacity-building of health sector

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (UNB): Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has laid emphasis on sustained and significant funds injected for capacity-building of the health sector, especially in lower income countries.He welcomed the formation of the financial intermediary fund at the World Bank to complement investments in prevention, preparedness and...

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Kurigram UNO show-caused

KURIGRAM, Sept 24 (UNB): A show-cause notice has been issued to the Bhurungamari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Kurigram over the incident of question papers leak of SSC examinations at Nehal Uddin Pilot Girls' High School.Kurigram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Rezaul Karim said on Friday that Bhurungamari UNO Dipak Kumar...

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News in brief (2022-09-25)--

Dhaka's air quality remains 'moderate'Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone on Saturday. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 85 at 8.40am, the metropolis ranked 16th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality. An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered...

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Chairman of CVO Petrochemical Refinery Limited Shamsul Alam Shamim prays for salvation of the departed

Chairman of CVO Petrochemical Refinery Limited Shamsul Alam Shamim prays for salvation of the departed soul of Ishak Badshah, president of Chattogram Tank Lory Owners Association, at Charlokhya under Karnaphuli thana in Chattogram on Saturday. Leaders of the association Morshed Alam Kaderi, Md Abu Tayeb Patwari and Ikbal Hossen Raju...

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