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‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘Religion is each person’s own, festivals are for all. There is no such thing as minority in this country; we are all Bangladeshi’—said Sarwar Alamgir, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) and member of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change.

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National

3 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,356 infected

In the last 24 hours, three more people died of measles symptoms across the country. At the same time, 1,356 people were infected with measles symptoms and confirmed measles.

1 month ago 927 views

Expatriates

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

In Malaysia, 37,313 foreign nationals were arrested during operations in the first nine months of this year. During this time, in 10,374 operations, the documents of 137,603 people were verified.

1 month ago 1,487 views

Education

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Despite having graduate or equivalent educational qualifications, assistant teachers of government primary schools are still considered third-class employees. When untrained, they receive salaries in the 14th grade, and after completing training, in the 13th grade.

1 month ago 1,288 views

Economy

Bangla QR service launched in nearly 4 million business establishments: Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mustaqur Rahman has said that Bangla QR service has been launched in nearly 4 million business establishments in the country. He said transactions through this medium have increased by nearly three and a half times in the last three months.

1 month ago 840 views

National

Algeria urged to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on Algeria to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses, from Bangladesh. At the same time, he called for increasing imports of ready-made garments and pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh.

1 month ago 1,142 views

Economy

Proposal to raise soybean oil prices again

With the holy Ramadan ahead, fears of a fresh crisis over soybean oil supply in the country have emerged. Meanwhile, citing rising prices in the international market, edible oil refiners have proposed raising soybean oil prices further.

1 month ago 1,165 views

National

Women's participation in all fields essential to consolidate democracy: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said ensuring women's effective participation in all fields, including political and electoral processes, is essential to consolidate and make democracy acceptable.

1 month ago 1,207 views

Religion

Personal attacks on the Khatib of the National Mosque are undesirable: National Ulama Alliance

Following the recent remarks by Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, regarding Jamaat-e-Islami, the National Ulama Alliance, an affiliate organization of the National Citizen Party (NCP), commented that personally attacking and insulting him is undesirable.

1 month ago 1,548 views

Politics

NCP has become Jamaat-e-Islami: Shajahan Khan

A court has shown former Shipping Minister and former MP for Madaripur-2 constituency Shajahan Khan and his son Md. Asibur Rahman as arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

1 month ago 904 views

National

Auto-rickshaw drivers give government 48-hour ultimatum

Leaders and activists of the Owners-Workers Unity Council protested demanding the halt of the eviction drive against battery-powered rickshaws and easy bikes and the unconditional release of four arrested leaders. At that time, a 48-hour ultimatum was given to the government.

1 month ago 1,046 views

Law Justice

Attack, vandalism at Salman Muqtadir's studio: Golam Mohiuddin gets bail after five days

Major General (retd.) Golam Mohiuddin Chowdhury has secured bail five days after his arrest in a case over the attack, vandalism and looting at content creator Salman Muqtadir's Brownfish Studio in the ECB Chattar area of the capital.

1 month ago 896 views

Crime

Picchi Raja escaped from Dhaka's Tantibazar, not Gazipur

While being taken to Kashimpur Jail in Gazipur, Picchi Raja, the accused in 30 high-profile cases, escaped from the prison van not from Baimail in Gazipur but from Dhaka's Tantibazar area. In this incident, Picchi Raja's sister Taslima, SI Pravir Kumar and prison van driver Nayek Kamal Hossain have been arrested.

1 month ago 987 views

Lifestyle

Why do forks usually have four tines?

Using a fork to eat chow mein, noodles, pasta, or other foods is now very common. But why does an ordinary fork most often have four tines, rather than three or five—behind this lies long-standing practical experience and design evolution.

1 month ago 1,126 views

Economy

Uncertainty over new pay scale for MPO-listed teachers

Although preparations are underway to implement the new pay structure for government officers and employees, MPO-listed teachers and employees are still uncertain. Although a separate notification was supposed to be issued for them, no visible progress has been made in this regard yet.

1 month ago 1,294 views

National

Today is World Teachers' Day

To recognize teachers' contributions, rights and dignity, World Teachers' Day is being observed today, October 5. The day is being celebrated in Bangladesh and various countries around the world through various programs.

1 month ago 887 views

Economy

Remittances amount to Tk 2,534 crore in first three days of October

In the first three days of October this year, $206 million in remittances came to the country. In local currency, this amounts to about Tk 2,534 crore.

1 month ago 1,594 views

Economy

Commerce Minister wants to advance FTA talks with Turkey

Commerce, Textiles and Jute, and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has expressed interest in advancing discussions on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey as well as increasing trade and investment cooperation.

1 month ago 914 views

National

British High Commissioner meets Information Minister

UK High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Andalib Rahman. The meeting was held at the Minister's office at the Ministry. State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury was present at the time.

1 month ago 1,272 views

Crime

Three arrested for collecting money with fake receipts in the name of a madrasa

Police have arrested three people in Damurhuda, Chuadanga, on charges of printing fake receipt books in the name of a madrasa and collecting money from people.

1 month ago 1,003 views

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

3 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,356 infected

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Bangla QR service launched in nearly 4 million business establishments: Governor

Algeria urged to recruit skilled manpower, including doctors and nurses

Proposal to raise soybean oil prices again

Women's participation in all fields essential to consolidate democracy: CEC

Personal attacks on the Khatib of the National Mosque are undesirable: National Ulama Alliance

NCP has become Jamaat-e-Islami: Shajahan Khan

Auto-rickshaw drivers give government 48-hour ultimatum

Attack, vandalism at Salman Muqtadir's studio: Golam Mohiuddin gets bail after five days

Picchi Raja escaped from Dhaka's Tantibazar, not Gazipur

Why do forks usually have four tines?

Uncertainty over new pay scale for MPO-listed teachers

Today is World Teachers' Day

Remittances amount to Tk 2,534 crore in first three days of October

Commerce Minister wants to advance FTA talks with Turkey

British High Commissioner meets Information Minister

Three arrested for collecting money with fake receipts in the name of a madrasa

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