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1,219 candidates clear written examination of 49th Special BCS

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- As many as 1,219 candidates have passed the 49th Special BCS written examination for the recruitment of 683 teachers in government colleges. The Public Service Commission (PSC) spok... Read More


Bangladesh hikes housing allowance for MPO teachers amid hunger strike

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The government has once again raised the house rent allowance for teachers and employees of educational institutions under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme, setting it at 5 percent... Read More


Smoke still rising 20 hours after fire at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Smoke is still rising from the cargo complex of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 20 hours after a fire broke out there. Firefighters were continuing their work at the... Read More


Government forms "core committee" to examine three major fires, prevent future disasters

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Following several major fires recently, the interim government has formed a seven-strong "core committee" to investigate their causes, helmed by the home secretary. Disaster Managem... Read More


MPO teachers call rally at Shaheed Minar amid fast-unto-death protest

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Teachers eligible for the MPO have announced a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar on Monday, demanding a 20 percent housing allowance from salary and the nationalisation of all priva... Read More


Court orders investigation into Telegram groups 'spreading pornography'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A Dhaka court has ordered an investigation and prosecution against individuals and groups accused of sharing pornographic content on the messaging app Telegram. Additional Chief Met... Read More


BUP student "rape" suspect Mithu to be interrogated in custody

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Police have secured two days to interrogate Mithu Biswas in custody, arrested in connection with the "rape" of a Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student in Savar. Dhaka... Read More


NCP's Patwary warns Election Commission fractured into four

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A delegation from the National Citizen Party has told the Election Commission officers that the body has "split into four", Senior Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary has said. On Sunday... Read More


Airport fire: Cargo clearance resumes through alternate route

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- In the aftermath of the fire at the Cargo Village of Shahjalal International Airport, the Dhaka Custom House has arranged for temporary cargo clearance through the ground support equ... Read More


Eight parties, including Jamaat, to stage protests for 'order' to implement July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Eight like-minded political parties, including the Jamaat-e-Islami, have announced a three-day protest in the fourth phase of their ongoing movement to demand an official 'order' for... Read More