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Political turmoil complicates fight against dengue

Dengue could wreak havoc in an unprecedented surge during the post-monsoon August-September period -- this was the finding of the latest surveillance by the Dhaka North City Corporation as nationwide dengue cases faced an upswing. The stark warning now echoes a loud alarm following the fierce nationwide student protests that...

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed

(Right) President Mohammad Shahabuddin administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed at the Bangabhaban in the capital on Sunday; and (left) Prof Muhammad Yunus and some other advisers were present in the ceremony. — PID

NBR chief to stay amid resignation rumours

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem has not submitted any resignation letter to the government, contrary to some claims.Instead of stepping down after the fall of the Awami League government, the revenue administration chief would continue in his role for another two years, until...

SUST teachers' 18-point proposal to interim govt

SYLHET, Aug 11 (UNB): Anti-Repression Teachers' Society of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet has presented an 18-point proposal to the newly formed interim government considering the current situation of the country.Prof Dr. Sajedul Karim, an organiser of the Anti-Repression Teachers' Society, confirmed the matter to the...

Ansar members, demanding nationalisation of their job

A number of Ansar members, demanding nationalisation of their job, demonstrated on the road in front of the Supreme Court in the capital on Sunday. — FE Photo

JnU students give 24 hours ultimatum to VC to resign

The students of Jagannath University (JnU) on Sunday gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Sadeka Halim, registrar, full proctor body and hall provosts to step down by 03:00 pm on Monday, reports UNB.The students issued the ultimatum after a view-exchange meeting at the Central Auditorium at 02:00...

HMDSTU bans politics for teachers, students

DINAJPUR, Aug 11 (UNB): The administration of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University (HMDSTU) has banned all forms of political activities on campus, including those involving teachers and students.Professor Dr. Md. Saifur Rahman, additional registrar of the university, issued a notice on Sunday in this regard.According to the notice,...

Some traffic police doing duties on Dhaka streets

A number of traffic police have been seen performing their duties in different points of the capital on Sunday, reports UNB.Abu Raihan Md Saleh, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said, a number of traffic policemen joined their duties from 10 am on Sunday in a limited scale and...

National University VC resigns

National University (NU) Vice Chancellor Dr Md Mashiur Rahman has resigned from his post on Sunday, reports UNB.Dr Rahman submitted his resignation by mail to the Education Secretary this noon, according to the sources of National University.Later, he joined the Department of Sociology of Dhaka University, sources added.

Looted arms of Titas police station recovered

CUMILLA, Aug 11 (BSS): Looted arms, ammunition and other goods of Titas Police Station have been recovered as the plunderers have voluntarily returned those to the concerned police station here on Sunday."The plunders returned the looted arms, ammunition and other goods of Tital Police Station to Ansar and VDP authorities,...

599 police stations resume operations

Operations of 599 police stations, out of 639, have resumed across the country as of 03:00 pm on Sunday, according to Police Headquarters.Of these, 97 police stations out of 110 are functional in the metropolitan cities while 502 police stations out of 529 in districts, it said, reports UNB.The services...

Weather (2024-08-12)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged...