Other cadres demand end to admin cadre’s dominance
FE REPORTOfficials of various cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) have raised concerns over dominance of the administration cadre in the BCS system and demanded an end to discrimination in merit-based promotions, particularly at the deputy secretary (DS) level.They have sought equal opportunities to serve the people while being...
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Two students piling up sacks of puffed rice at TSC on Dhaka University campus on Saturday.
Two students piling up sacks of puffed rice at TSC on Dhaka University campus on Saturday. These were procured from people for helping the country's flood victims. — FE Photo
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UN receives instrument of accession
The Instrument of Accession to the International Convention for Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) has been officially deposited to the Secretary General of the United Nations, who is the depository of all multilateral treaties.Ambassador Muhammad A Muhith, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations handed...
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CNN report on BD flood misleading, says India
India has said they have seen the CNN report on the flood situation in Bangladesh, and its narrative is "misleading" and suggests that India is somehow responsible for the floods, reports UNB."It is factually not correct and ignores the facts mentioned in the press releases issued by the Government of...
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Relief materials being unloaded from a helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force as part
Relief materials being unloaded from a helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force as part of its relief operation in Feni's Durgapur and adjacent areas on Saturday. — ISPR
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DUJ calls on govt to drop cases against journos
Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) has urged the interim government to dismiss murder charges brought against professional journalists following recent political changes in the country, reports UNB.The DUJ expressed concern journalists across Bangladesh, including in Dhaka, are being implicated in murder cases since the shift in power earlier this month.In...
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Muggers kill auto-rickshaw driver in capital
A 40-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers at Basabo in the capital early Saturday, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Yusuf Sadhu, son of Chan Mia of Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj district.Quoting Shakil Mia, nephew of the deceased, Md Manakka, sub-inspector of Sabujbagh Police Station, said...
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Australia, Canada give Tk 100m to BRAC for flood response
Australia and Canada, under the Strategic Partnership Arrangement (SPA) with BRAC, have contributed Tk 100 million (10 crore) towards flood response and rehabilitation efforts in Bangladesh, reports UNB.Australia has contributed Tk 70 million, while Canada has contributed approximately Tk 31.0 million.This funding will support 11,000 households across flood-affected regions, according...
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Temperature may rise today......
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at one or two places over Rajshahi,...
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Sundarbans set to reopen today after 3 months
KHULNA, Aug 31 (UNB): The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in Bangladesh, is set to reopen for tourists, fishers, wood cutters and honey collectors on today (Sunday) after three months of closure.The three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans, from June 01 to August 31, aims to provide...
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