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PM feels the necessity of Gandhian approach in today's divisive world

NEW YORK, Sept 25 (UNB): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina feels that Mahatma Gandhi's humanitarian ideals and principles would triumph over all divisiveness and establish an equitable world where hatred and bigotry leading to terrorism and violent extremism are dividing mankind more than ever before."We're living in a world where...

US announces over $120m fresh fund for Rohingya

The United States urged Myanmar on Wednesday to create the conditions that would allow for voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns, based on the informed consent of those who have been forcibly displaced.In a statement issued to announce over 120 million dollar fresh assistance for the Rohingyas, the US State...

NSDA to make nat'l action plan on skills

The National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is going to formulate a national action plan for the development of skills in the country. For this, it engaged PwC Bangladesh under an agreement signed at NSDA office on Wednesday.In the presence of NSDA executive chairman Md...

DU publishes 'Ga' unit results today

The Dhaka University (DU) authority will publish today (Thursday) 'Ga' unit first year honours admission test results under the Faculty of Business Studies for the 2019-20 academic session.DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman will publish the results at 1 pm at central admission office (room 214) of the administration building...

None to be spared for extortion, says Quader

SAVAR, Sept 25 (BSS): Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Wednesday said action would be taken against the people who will be found involved in corruption, terrorism, extortion and tender manipulation.Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said this while talking to journalists after opening the newly constructed underpass at...

WEATHER 26-09-2019

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rangpur and Khulna divisions, reports UNB.It may also occur at a few places over Barishal, Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls over the country in the next...

Correction (2019-09-26)

In a report titled "Facebook to open local office, pay taxes" published in the September 24, 2019 issue of The Financial Express (FE), it was inadvertently mentioned that Facebook, a popular social media site, agreed to open an office and appoint local representatives. Actually, Facebook had only agreed to appoint...