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Reviving academic activities at public varsities major challenge: Wahiduddin

The interim government is grappling with significant difficulties in resuming academic activities at more than 40 public universities across Bangladesh, Planning and Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said on Monday, reports UNB."Out of 55 public universities in Bangladesh, the top-level officials at more than 40 are currently untraceable," he said during...

A youth taking care of his relative

A youth taking care of his relative, admitted with dengue at Mugda Medical College and Hospital on Monday, as the number of victims of the mosquito-borne disease is on rise in the capital. — FE Photo

BD, UK to deepen collaboration on climate change

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adiver Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation, reports UNB.She emphasised the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting, and desalination initiatives, ensuring that these benefits reach the people. Rizwana Hasan called for the doubling of...

Banks asked to freeze A/Cs of Zahid Maleque, Liakat Ali

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has ordered the banks to freeze the accounts of former Health Minister Zahid Maleque, Computer World BD Chairman Mohammad Ali Sikdar alias Liakat Ali Sikdar, and their family members.Their family members include Zahid Maleque's son Ahad Maleque, daughter Sinthia Maleque, and Mohammad Ali Sikdar's...

Ctg court acquits 607 accused in 15 cases

A Chattogram court acquitted 607 accused in 15 cases filed during the Quota Reform Movement, with six police stations under the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) on Monday. Police on Thursday submitted the final report of the cases to the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court.Under The Explosives Act, 1884, and The Special...

Covering protester’s mouth: Inspector suspended

Shahbagh Police Inspector (Operations) Md. Arshad Hossain has been temporarily suspended following a widely criticised incident where he was seen covering the mouth of a student protester during the quota reform movement near the city's Supreme Court area, reports UNB.The suspension order was issued on Sunday by Dhaka Metropolitan Police...

Two DU deans resign

The dean of Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University (DU), Professor Nisar Hossain, and the dean of Faculty of Arts, Dr. Abdul Bashir, resigned on Monday."I was ready to resign. I did not want to go against the students," Dr. Bashir said. Professor Hossain said he had no opportunity...

Heavy rains cause waterlogging in Ctg, Cumilla

Residents in Chattogram, Cumilla, and several other areas are experiencing significant disruptions due to continuous heavy rainfall caused by low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, reports UNB.The relentless downpour has led to severe waterlogging in various parts of these cities, with some areas submerged in knee to waist-deep water,...

Dhaka's air quality still 'moderate'-

Amid the light to moderate rainfall on Saturday night and early Sunday, Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 32th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 69 at 09:10 am on Monday morning, reports UNB.The air on the day...

Weather (2024-08-20)

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