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PM seeks implementation of C’wealth Declarations

LONDON, Apr 21 (UNB): Placing a three-point recommendation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for early implementation of the Commonwealth Declarations on its comprehensive reform, connectivity and cyber governance.She urged the Commonwealth Secretariat to frame an appropriate action plan and work out programmes in consultation with the member states...

Children of freedom fighters under the banner of Amra Muktijoddhar Sontan

Children of freedom fighters under the banner of Amra Muktijoddhar Sontan formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in the city on Saturday urging the government to declare the children of anti-liberation forces ineligible for government service Story on page 8 — FE Photo

Half of global deaths in China, India due to air pollution: Study

China and India together were responsible for over half of the total global deaths attributable to air pollution, a new study has said, according to TIS. The study also finds that increasing exposure and a growing and aging population have meant that India now rivals China for among the highest...

‘Increase health budget to achieve UHC’

FE ReportSpeakers at a programme said Saturday the government has been constructing various healthcare infrastructures but those are not fully functional due to lack of adequate manpower.They said health is not about healthcare only but it is related with water, sanitation, cleanliness, nutrition and overall lifestyle to make a person...

Attacker cuts off woman's leg

An attacker severed a woman's leg in an attack in Bagerhat's Sharankhola Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The victim was identified as Hosne Ara Begum Manju, wife of Nurul Islam Fakir from Kalibari village in Dhansagar Union.An initial investigation suggests the incident took place over the dispute with her son who lives in...

Truck kills woman in city

A woman was killed when a truck hit a rickshaw carrying her in Dhanmondi area of the capital on Friday night, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Masuda (35), wife of Mohammad Jamal and a nurse of a private clinic.Sub-inspector Bacchu Miah, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Police outpost,...

10 qualify for 'Ispahani Mirzapur Banglabid' from Khulna div

The second phase audition of knowledge-based reality show titled "Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid" with the patronage of Channel- i was held at the Government Coronation Secondary Girls' School in Khulna on Friday last. Ten contestants among the 1000 participants of Khulna division were selected to take part in the final round...

Syedah Neshat Ara dies

Syedah Neshat Ara Khanam, an eminent writer, scholar and literary figure of the '70s and '80s, passed away recently, says a statement.She is survived by her husband and two daughters to mourn her death.Syedah Neshat completed her Masters degree in Bangla from Dhaka University and chose teaching as a profession....

BRTC bus severs girl's leg in city

A teenage girl lost one of her legs as a BRTC bus ran over her on Airport Road in the capital's Banani area on Friday night, reports UNB .An Uttara-bound BRTC bus from Mohakhali hit Rozina Akhter (16), while she was crossing the road in Chairmanbari area around 8:30pm, sources...

Robber dies in 'gunfight'

MYMENSINGH, Apr 21 (UNB): A suspected robber was killed in a gunfight with members of Detective Branch (DB) of police at Saharpur in Phulpur early Saturday.SA Newazi, additional superintendent of police (Crime), said a DB team arrested suspected robber Shaon from Jashore in connection with killing of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw...

WEATHER-22-04-2018

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind with flashes of lightning is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with isolated hails at places over the country in next 24...

Innovative V-book hits market

Former Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Professor AAMS Arefin Siddiq has underlined the importance on utilising the youths who make up one-third of the population."The main asset of our country is our young people," he said."If we do not use this asset properly, we cannot move forward," he added.Professor Siddiq...