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Participants in a focus group discussion on formulation of the Economic Position

Participants in a focus group discussion on formulation of the Economic Position Index organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry at its auditorium in the capital on Saturday. — FE photo

Retired officers of 25 BCS cadres demand retrospective promotion

FE REPORT Retired officials from 25 BCS cadres excluding the administration cadre on Saturday demanded retrospective promotion with full financial benefits and an ordinance to implement key recommendations of the Public Administration Reform Commission to eliminate inter-cadre discrimination.Convener of Coordination Council of Anti-Discrimination Retired Officers of 25 Cadres Ahmed Ali...

Shadow of fascism still haunts Bangladesh: Adviser Adilur

DU CORRESPONDENTHousing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan has said that although fascism has been defeated in Bangladesh, its shadow still occasionally returns here. Mr Adilur Rahman urged citizens from all walks of life, regardless of political belief or opinion, to stay united in building a new and just...

Experts from four countries to probe airport fire: Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that experts from four countries have been invited to investigate whether there was any mismanagement in the fire incident at the import section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)."We have invited experts from four...

One held over drug trading

FE REPORT Police arrested an individual for his alleged involvement in selling drugs at Mohammadpur Geneva Camp in the capital.The name of the arrestee is Rustum. When he was being whisked whisking away by police, her daughter aged between seven and eight hugged him and was crying. At the moment...

7917 succeed in lawyer enrolment exam

A total of 7917 candidates have passed in the lawyer's enrolment examination under the Bangladesh Bar Council, official sources said on Saturday, reports BSS.The result of the examination was published in the website of the Bar Council on Saturday by the Secretary of the legal regulatory body District and Sessions...

Battery-run rickshaws are seen occupying half of the busy Topkhana Road to pick passengers.

Battery-run rickshaws are seen occupying half of the busy Topkhana Road to pick passengers. The picture was taken Saturday evening from the stairs of Secretariat Metro Station. — FE photo

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

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged...

Bangladesh struggles to keep up with UN's road safety goals

MUNIMA SULTANAAs half of the United Nations' Second Decade of Action for Road Safety passes, there is little progress in reducing road accident fatalities and injuries in Bangladesh due to lack of reliable data, insufficient initiatives, and poor understanding of the issue.The goal of the UN Road Safety Action is...