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People wade through a waterlogged road, as low-lying areas of Bandarban inundated by incessant rains for the last couple of days. This photo was taken on Sunday.

People wade through a waterlogged road, as low-lying areas of Bandarban inundated by incessant rains for the last couple of days. This photo was taken on Sunday.
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DU Correspondent : Thousands of Dhaka University (DU) students have reignited protests demanding the restoration of the 2018 circular that abolished quotas in first and second class government jobs, and the elimination of what they term ‘unfair’ quotas from all government positions. The demonstrations commenced on Monday, starting from the central library and culminating at the Raju sculpture on the Dhaka University campus, where students gathered to demand the cancellation of the quota system. Under the banner of the ‘Anti-Discrimination...

Govt lying about rail corridor, MoUs with India: BNP

Staff Reporter : The main opposition party, BNP, on Monday accused the Awami League government of making Bangladesh reliant on foreign countries. The party also alleged that the government lied about the rail corridor and other Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with neighboring India. “The government is deceiving the people of the country by spreading lies about granting India a rail corridor and the 10 MoUs signed in New Delhi during Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul...

Assault on hearing: Dhaka’s noise pollution out of control

UNB : Noise pollution levels in Dhaka city are reaching alarming heights, severely impacting the daily lives of its residents. Increasing traffic, unnecessary honking, rampant use of loudspeakers, and other sources of high-decibel noise are disrupting the capital’s normalcy. Despite existing laws, there is a notable lack of effective enforcement. Residents across Dhaka are facing significant health risks due to excessive noise. Many are experiencing hearing loss, with school and university students among the most affected. Children, the elderly, and...

AL clarifies deal with India, criticises BNP

Staff Reporter : In a recent clarification, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader addressed criticisms from opposition leaders regarding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, stating that no formal agreement was reached during the trip. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Dhaka North Unit Awami League in front of the Tejgaon District Awami League office, Quader emphasised the distinction between a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a binding agreement. ” Mirza Fakhrul asked, “Is a memorandum of understanding...