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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 week ago 439 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 week ago 386 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 week ago 430 views

Country

Corrugated tin, cash assistance for fire victims in Bhairab

State Minister for Jute and Textiles Shariful Alam has distributed corrugated tin, cash assistance, and food items among 13 families affected by a fire in Bhairab, Kishoreganj.

1 week ago 502 views

Law Justice

Prosecution's appeal seeking Inu's death penalty

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal has appealed seeking the death penalty for Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) President Hasanul Haq Inu in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July mass uprising.

1 week ago 395 views

National

Minister seeks ADB cooperation in water resources management and river protection

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie has sought continued cooperation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in sustainable water resources management and riverbank conservation.

1 week ago 296 views

National

Punishment for negligence in duty at airport, reward for good work

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said that those who perform their duties properly at the airport will be rewarded, and those who neglect them will be brought under punishment.

1 week ago 280 views

National

Auto-rickshaw drivers protest in front of Press Club

Auto-rickshaw drivers have protested by blocking the road in front of the National Press Club in the capital over several demands.

1 week ago 343 views

National

Ensuring quality housing for low-income people is government's commitment: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman said ensuring quality, safe and affordable housing for low-income people is one of the government's commitments.

1 week ago 276 views

National

No negligence in Durga Puja security will be tolerated: Fisheries State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said that no kind of negligence in the security of puja mandaps will be tolerated to ensure that the autumnal Durga Puja is celebrated in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

1 week ago 549 views

National

Integrity and efficiency of officials vital to ensure services at grassroots: State Minister for Public Administration

State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari has said that the integrity, transparency and efficiency of officials are most important in implementing government services and development projects at the grassroots level.

1 week ago 536 views

National

Tk 7,500 crore project to protect 14 coastal districts

A Tk 7,500 crore project has been undertaken to protect vulnerable populations in 14 coastal districts, tackle flood and climate change risks, and improve living standards. The five-year project, financed by the World Bank, has been taken up for implementation from the next fiscal year.

1 week ago 544 views

Dhaka

Government is working to build a livable Bangladesh through planned urbanization: Housing and Public Works Minister

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher said the government is working to build livable and sustainable cities across the country through planned urbanization.

1 week ago 637 views

Economy

Autogas price rises by Tk 11 per litre

After LPG, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has also increased the price of autogas used in vehicles. For the month of October, the autogas price has been increased by Tk 10.91 per litre to Tk 84. The previous price was Tk 73.09.

1 week ago 551 views

Economy

UK to provide duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's goods even after LDC graduation

British High Commissioner to Dhaka Sarah Cooke has said that even after graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs), duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's products will remain in the UK market for three years.

1 week ago 669 views

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

Corrugated tin, cash assistance for fire victims in Bhairab

Prosecution's appeal seeking Inu's death penalty

Minister seeks ADB cooperation in water resources management and river protection

Punishment for negligence in duty at airport, reward for good work

Auto-rickshaw drivers protest in front of Press Club

Ensuring quality housing for low-income people is government's commitment: Prime Minister

No negligence in Durga Puja security will be tolerated: Fisheries State Minister

Integrity and efficiency of officials vital to ensure services at grassroots: State Minister for Public Administration

Tk 7,500 crore project to protect 14 coastal districts

Government is working to build a livable Bangladesh through planned urbanization: Housing and Public Works Minister

Autogas price rises by Tk 11 per litre

UK to provide duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's goods even after LDC graduation

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