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SA states record lowest rates in 15 years in 2023

The South Asian (SA) countries, including Bangladesh, recorded the lowest youth unemployment rates in 15 years in 2023, according to a latest ILO report.But the unemployment rate of 15.1 per cent is historically the region's highest, which the report characterised high rates of youth not in employment, education, and training...

CA meets secretaries, army chief, civil society leaders

Chief Advisor (CA) Muhammad Yunus has met with the senior secretaries and secretaries of 25 ministries and divisions in his portfolio, reports bdnews24.com.The head of the interim government met with them at his current residence State Guest House Jamuna at 11:15pm for a meeting on Monday that lasted until 1:30pm.During...

Chief Justice warns against anyone suppressing injustice

The newly appointed Chief Justice (CJ), Syed Refaat Ahmed, has categorically said that any deviation from fair dispensation of justice would not be tolerated."Maintenance of etiquette and suppression of injustice is the eternal responsibility of the judiciary. Strict action will be taken against any of the judges and officials who...

Traffic police back to work after one week

Traffic police have started performing duties on various roads in the capital from Monday morning, after about one week of work abstention due to insecurity after the fall of Hasina government on August 05, reports UNB.Students were seen managing traffic on the roads in the capital and other parts of...

Demand for 3-day holiday during Durga Puja relevant: Home Adviser

Demand for a three-day holiday during the Hindu community's religious festival, Durga Puja, is relevant said Home Affairs Adviser Brig Gen (retd ) M. Sakhawat Hossain on Monday, reports UNB.He said this when the top leaders of the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance met him at the conference room of...

We assist army, other forces to maintain law and order: Rab

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has said they have assisted army and other forces in maintaining law and order in the country during the recent violence, reports UNB.A message sent from the Rab headquarters said they extended cooperation to the army, Border Guard Bangladesh and Ansar personnel to bring law and...

CU reopens on August 19

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 12: Chittagong University (CU) will reopen on August 19 after being closed for more than a month.Meanwhile, administrative operations resumed with the seat allotment process for residential halls on August 10. However, the dormitories will open on August 18, a day before the reopening of the university.Meanwhile, the...

Agrani Bank ex-MD Enamul Haque Chy dies

Former Managing Director (MD) of Agrani Bank PLC Enamul Haque Chowdhury passed away on Saturday, says a statement. He was laid to eternal rest in Sylhet. Mr Enamul Haque Chowdhury began his banking career in 1965 with joining United Bank. He also served as the managing director of Sonali Bank...

A number of the policemen, dismissed during the previous government's tenure

A number of the policemen, dismissed during the previous government's tenure, formed a human-chain in front of the main gate of the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Monday, demanding reinstatement of their jobs. — FE Photo

Army personnel on vigil in front of the Islami Bank Tower

Army personnel on vigil in front of the Islami Bank Tower on Monday to avoid any untoward situation in Motijheel-Dilkusha commercial area, the capital's banking hub. — FE Photo

Weather (2024-08-13)

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