DeskReport Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens’ Committee (NCP) in the south, said, “If the advisors think that apart from the trial of the Awami League and the trial of the murderers, they have any other major reforms, then you are wrong. The trial of the murderers is the main and first reform of this interim government. We want to see this reform first.” The NCP leader made these remarks in his speech at the ‘July Rally in Honor of the Wounded, Martyred and Brave Children of…
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Child dies after being hit by auto while drinking water in Sreepur
DeskReport Six-year-old Samia went to the market with her grandmother in Sreepur, Gazipur. The grandmother took her granddaughter with her to buy chili powder. But while sitting in the market, the child got thirsty for water. However, she was not given any more water to drink. Samia lost her life when she was run over by an autorickshaw while running to the other side of the road. The accident took place on Friday night at Gosinga Bazar on the Barmi-Gosinga regional road in Gosinga Union of the upazila. Samia is…
Read MoreUGC Chairman breaks JOBI students’ hunger strike
DeskReport University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor SM Faiz broke the hunger strike by giving water to the students of Jagannath University (JU). The UGC Chairman arrived at the protest site around 7:30 pm today, Friday (May 16). The UGC Chairman said, “We have only one objective, we cannot keep our beloved students on the streets like this. UGC is your institution, come whenever you feel the need. We will sit and talk. Please don’t stay here anymore, we will all work together.” The Chairman of the University Grants Commission…
Read MoreFormer and current JOB students gather in Kakrail, mass hunger strike after Jumma
DeskReport For the third consecutive day, teachers and students of Jagannath University (JU) are staying at the Kakrail intersection. As part of the ongoing movement, a rally is being held today with four demands. The university’s teachers, current and former students of various departments participated in the rally. The rally began at 10 am today, Friday, at the intersection next to the Kakrail Mosque. Former students said, “We are uncompromising on the issue of Jagannath University. We have fought for our rights before, and we are still fighting. There is…
Read MoreShahbagh police station surrounded to arrest Samya murder suspects, 48-hour ultimatum
DeskReport Dhaka University students and Chhatra Dal leader Shahriar Alam have given a 48-hour ultimatum to arrest the ‘real’ accused in the murder of their colleague. They gave the ultimatum while staging a sit-in at Shahbagh police station on Friday afternoon. Around 11 am today, students gathered in front of Raju Statue under the banner of ‘Bangladesh General Student Society’ demanding justice for the murder of Samya. From there, they took a procession and took a position in front of Shahbagh Police Station at around 12:15 pm. After staying there…
Read MoreAdvance ticket sales for Eid bus journey begin, sales peak on June 4 and 5
DeskReport The government holiday on the occasion of Eid is starting from June 5. As per the pre-determined decision of the Bangladesh Bus-Truck Owners Association, advance ticket sales for long-distance buses have started from the morning of this Friday, May 16. The demand for advance tickets from passengers is highest for June 4 and 5. It has been learned that bus owners are selling advance tickets from May 29 until the day before Eid. This time, advance bus tickets are available both at the counter and online. When asked about…
Read MoreNews of ‘Indian citizen push-in’ in Brahmanbaria, BGB and locals on alert at the border late at night
DeskReport Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified patrols in the Nalgariya and Noabadi areas of Singharbil Union on the Indian border in Bijoynagar, Brahmanbaria on Thursday night due to the fear of push-ins by Indian citizens. Meanwhile, local mosques were also miked at night on the news of push-ins. Later, many locals went and took up positions on the border. It is learnt that around 150 Indian nationals were gathered near the gate of Agartala airport in the Indian state of Tripura, prompting the BGB to take three times…
Read More28 people employed at Chittagong Port Authority
DeskReport Chittagong Port Authority has published a recruitment notice. A total of 28 people will be recruited for a vacant post in the organization. The recruitment notice was published on April 29. Applications have been accepted since May 7. Name and number of posts: Equipment cum Motor Driver, 28. Educational qualification: Minimum 8th class pass. Preference will be given to those who have passed SSC. Must have a heavy vehicle driving license. Other qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in heavy vehicle driving. Age limit: 32 years. Application fee:…
Read More22 people employed at TCB
DeskReport Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) recruitment notice has been published. The company will recruit a total of 22 people for 6 types of vacant posts. The recruitment notice was published on May 7. Applications have been accepted from Monday (May 12). Name and number of posts: Assistant Director, 7. Educational qualification: 1st class master’s degree. In the case of departmental candidates, 10 years of experience including a bachelor’s degree should be required. Salary: 22,000-53,060 taka. Name and Number of Posts: Computer Operator, 2. Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s (Honours) or equivalent…
Read More7,000 officials of 4 banks under investigation
DeskReport Sonali, Agrani, Janata and Rupali Banks have given supernumerary promotions to 7215 officers. It is claimed that the approval of the Financial Institutions Department was not taken for this promotion. After showing the reasons to the bank MDs, the Financial Institutions Department has started an investigation into the matter. State-owned Sonali, Agrani, Janata and Rupali Banks have given supernumerary promotions to 7,215 officials who were deprived during the previous government’s tenure. The Financial Institutions Department (FID) has now started an investigation into the promotion of so many officials at…
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