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Textbook revision body dissolved after just two weeks

The education ministry has dissolved the 10-strong coordination committee formed to revise and amend textbooks, just two weeks after its constitution, reports bdnews24.com.The committee was disbanded on Saturday by an order of the Secondary and Higher Education Division amid criticism and discussions about some of its members.The order said, "The...

With the sky giving no signs of further rough weather after the latest spell of rainfall, boatmen were pictured on Saturday

With the sky giving no signs of further rough weather after the latest spell of rainfall, boatmen were pictured on Saturday eagerly waiting on the Buriganga riverbank in Sadarghat of the capital to ferry passengers by their country boats across the river — FE photo

22 convicted Bangladeshis return from Malaysia

FE REPORTTwenty-two Bangladeshis, convicted of various offences, returned home from Malaysia on Friday after they served out their sentence in a detention centre. Moreover, they wouldn't be allowed to ever re-enter Malaysia.The Immigration Department repatriated them from the Pekan Nanas Immigration detention camp in Malaysia's Johor state.The state's immigration department...

Govt to use RTI Act after reforming Information Commission

Additional Information and Broadcasting Secretary Md Nazrul Islam on Saturday said the government is pledged-bound to use the Right to Information (RTI) Act after reforming the Information Commission, Bangladesh, reports BSS."The International Day for Universal Access to Information is being observed to enhance public awareness on the right to information...

Two people found dead in city's Gulshan

Two people including a teenage boy were found dead with their throat slit in city's Gulshan area on Friday night, reports UNB.The deceased were identified as Rafique, 80 of Barishal district and Sabbir, 16 of Mymensingh district.Touhid Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Gulshan Police Station, said the bodies were recovered from No...

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam addressing a programme titled 'A Supervisor-Researcher Meet' on the university campus in the city on Saturday, organised by the Centre for Higher Studies and Research (CHSR), BUP.

Tourists discouraged from visiting Sajek until Sept 30

RANGAMATI, Sept 28 (UNB): The local administration of Rangamati district has extended its order not to travel to Sajek for three more days until September 30.Additional District Magistrate Zobaida Akter issued a notice in this regard on Saturday.According to the notice, the tourists were discouraged from traveling to Sajek from...

Net users to face slower speed for four hrs early today

Internet users in Bangladesh may experience slow speed or disruption for four hours due to maintenance work on the submarine cable system at Patuakhali's Kuakata station, reports UNB.Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (SCPLC) issued a notice in this regard, apologising for the inconvenience.According to a statement from the company's General Manager...

IGP seeks public support to stop mob justice

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 28 (BSS): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam has urged everybody to abide by the law saying mob justice in no way is acceptable.He sought cooperation from the countrymen to stop recurrence of the incidents of mob justice or lynching.IGP Md Mainul Islam was exchanging views...

Doctors advocate stricter tobacco control to combat non-communicable diseases

A growing number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes in Bangladesh have been linked to the use of tobacco products, according to medical experts, reports UNB.At a workshop titled "Empowering Young Physicians for Tobacco Control in Bangladesh," organised by the National Heart Foundation Hospital and...

Dhaka's air quality moderate

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone on Saturday morning, reports UNB.With an air quality index (AQI) score of 56 at 9:03 am, Dhaka ranked 47th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.The United Arab Emirates' Dubai, China's Chengdu and Uganda's Kampala occupied...

Couple, son burnt in explosion 'from gas leak' in city

Three members of a family including a minor child sustained severe burn injuries in an explosion apparently erupted from the gas leakage at kitchen in Shukrabad area of Dhaka early Saturday, reports UNB.The injured are Mohammad Toton, 35, his wife Nipa Aktar, 30, and their three-year-old son Md Bayezid.Sources said...

Light rain likely today,,,,.....

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over...