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DU students protest against quota reinstatement system

STAFF CORRESPONDENT: At least 2,000 students of Dhaka University (DU) staged a protest on Sunday against the High Court’s decision to reinstate the quota system in government jobs. The procession

Govt sincere about dredging to keep waterways, ports navigable: Khalid

BSS, DHAKA: State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today said that the present government will increase the number of dredgers to make waterways and ports more navigable. “During the

Provision of whitening black money Ex IGP Benazir to remain out of purview: NBR chairman

STAFF CORRESPONDENT: Former Inspector General (IGP) Benazir Ahmed will remain out of the purview of the provision for whitening black money, National Board of Revenue Chairman Abu Hena Md

Six-Point Movement was ‘Turning Point’ in independence struggle: Quader

TDS DESK: Describing the six-point movement a turning point, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Friday that those who don’t acknowledge it don’t believe in the independence of

Teen crushed under train in Lalmonirhat

LALMONIRHAT CORRESPONDENT: A teenager was killed after being crushed under the wheels of a train at Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat district on Friday afternoon. Abdul Kaiyum, 15, son of Abdul

Woman killed by lightning strike in Natore

NATORE CORRESPONDENT: A woman died after being struck by lightning at Gurudaspur upazila in Natore district on Friday. The deceased was identified as Abera Begum, 40, wife of Saddam Hossain,