MPO teachers to get allowance hike from Eid-ul-Azha
Teachers and employees of the private MPO-enlisted schools will see increases in festival, housing and medical allowances with effect from the next Eid-ul-Azha.Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud made the announcement during his farewell as adviser to the education ministry at its conference room in secretariat on Wednesday.CR Abrar (Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar), newly...
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NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan speaking at a dialogue
NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan speaking at a dialogue titled 'Navigating Tax Policy Framework: Impact and Priorities for Critical Sectors'. Policy Exchange Bangladesh organised the programme at a city hotel on Wednesday, where its Chairman and CEO Dr. M. Masrur Reaz made the welcome address. —FE Photo
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Three held over mob attack on Gulshan house
The joint forces have arrested three persons on charges of their involvement in the mob attack on a house in the capital's Gulshan on Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Shakil Khandakar (24) Jewel Khandakar (48) and Shakil Ahmed (28).The attacked house was said to be presumably owned by Tanvir Imam,...
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Rights activists demand separate directorate for children
Child rights activists have demanded formation of a separate directorate for children to protect them from abuse, addiction and child marriage, and engaging in criminal activities due to increase in level of poverty.They also focused on the directorate for development of children's talent by ensuring their rights, safety and bright...
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DNCC dismantles 50 structures at Gabtoli
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) demolished an estimated 50 illegal structures, including brick and sand trading houses, in Gabtoli Beribandh area on Wednesday.The DNCC also gave a seven-day ultimatum to the dealers to relocate their merchandise such as bricks, stones and sand.DNCC regional executive officer and executive magistrate Mohammad...
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12 more arrested under 'Operation Devil Hunt'
Police on Tuesday arrested 12 people from Mohammadpur area in the capital as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt across the country to keep law and order under control. Assistant Police Commissioner of Mohammadpur zone A K M Mehedi Hasan confirmed the matter. The arrestees are: Sajib (20), Imran...
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Prof Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar speaking at a consultation meeting
BRAC University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar speaking at a consultation meeting - 'Exploring Bangladesh's Green Transition: Decarbonisation in the Pharmaceutical Industry' - organised by the university's School of Pharmacy on its campus in the capital recently. — Press Release
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CanCham chief Masudur passes away; DCCI mourns
Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CanCham Bangladesh) president Masudur Rahman passed away in the capital on Wednesday. He was 68.Meanwhile, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) condoled the demise of Masudur Rahman who also served the DCCI as a senior vice-president in 1991, 1992 and 1998.DCCI...
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Weather (2025-03-06)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Thursday), according to the Met office.Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may fall by 1-2 ° C over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Wednesday at 34.5 degrees...
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