5 more die of dengue, 2,260 hospitalised in 24 hours
Five people died of dengue and 2,260 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours to 8:00am on Monday.
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Labour representatives propose Tk32,000 minimum wage for RMG workers
The workers’ side has proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,000 and a maximum of Tk48,000 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers as part of the process to set a new wage structure for the sector.
HC summons M Sarwar Hossain for making derogatory remarks against judge
The High Court on Sunday summoned Supreme Court lawyer Barrister M Sarwar Hossain over allegedly derogatory remarks made against a judge at a press conference without presenting any evidence.
Pori Moni served legal notice seeking unconditional apology
A legal notice has been sent to actress Pori Moni, whose real name is Shamsunnahar Smrity, over allegations of misconduct towards journalists, death threats and disrespect to the national anthem. The notice asks her to issue an unconditional written apology within seven days for the incident at the court premises and refrain from such conduct in the future.
Fencing Federation representative pays courtesy call to Bangladesh envoy in Bahrain
Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Md Rais Hasan Sarowar, ndc, held a courtesy meeting with Syed Riad Hossain, national referee of the Bangladesh Fencing Federation and executive member of its newly formed ad hoc committee, at the Bangladesh Embassy in Manama on Saturday.
35 senior government officials going to Pakistan for training
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a government order (GO) for 35 senior government officials to go to Pakistan for training. Among them there are five of additional secretary rank and 30 of joint secretary rank. This 14-day training will begin on November 9 at the National School of Public Policy in Lahore of Pakistan and will continue till November 22.
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