BSS:
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said all should pay highest respect to all the freedom fighters (FF) so they can feel proud being freedom fighters, highlighting the supreme sacrifice of the freedom fighters in achieving country's independence.
"We have to show the highest honour to the freedom fighters," she said while handing over Prime Minister's Fellowship (PMF)-2024 at a programme at her office here.
The prime minister said all have to keep in mind that the freedom fighters had brought the country's independence by shedding bloods during the great Liberation War in 1971 at the directive of the F...
Staff Reporter:
In the wake of the ongoing quota reform movement, clashes between police, Chhatra League members, and general students have resulted in the deaths of six individuals across the country. To honor those killed, protesters announced they will hold symbolic funeral processions (Ghaibana Janaza) and coffin marches nationwide on Wednesday.
The announcement was made by the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
The coordinators stated, "In memory of our fallen brothers who were martyred in today's joint attacks and shootings by the police and Chhatra League, a 'Ghaibana Janaza and Coffin March' will be held at the base of the Raju Sculpture at 2 PM on July 17."
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Staff Reporter:
At least six people were killed, and several hundred injured in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Rangpur on Tuesday as police and Chhatra League members clashed with quota reform activists for the second consecutive day.
Three of the deceased were identified as Abu Sayeed (22), an English Department student at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR); Wasim Akram, a Social Science student at Chittagong College; and Faruq, a pedestrian. The identities of the other three victims could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.
Abu Sayeed faced police during a confrontation in the Lalbagh area of Rangpur around 2 PM, as officers fired rubber bullets. He was later taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital under police guard, where he was pronounced dead upon ...
Staff Reporter:
All secondary and higher secondary educational institutions, as well as polytechnic institutes, across the country have been ordered to suspend their classes indefinitely.
This announcement was made by the Ministry of Education in a statement released on Tuesday evening (July 16). Abul Khair, the ministry's public relations officer, confirmed the directive.
The statement noted that considering the safety of school and college-going students, all educational institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, including secondary and higher secondary schools and polytechnic institutes, will remain closed until further notice.
Desk Report:
Shomvob, Bangladesh's premier B2B job-tech and HR tech platform, secures a monumental USD 1 million in pre-seed funding. Spearheaded by Singapore-based venture capital firm Cocoon Capital, this investment marks a significant milestone in Shomvob's mission to revolutionize employment access in Bangladesh. Adding to its triumph, Shomvob also receives a generous grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at empowering low-income women with job opportunities across the nation. Established in 2022, Shomvob stands committed to uplifting the blue and silver-collar workforce, propelling Bangladesh towards a brighter economic future. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking initiative.
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Bauphal Correspondent:
The foundation stone for the construction of the new academic building - 'Academic Building-2' - was laid in the courtyard of Patuakhali Collectorate School and College at Bauphal uapzila in Patuakhali. Member of the Sub-Committee on Finance and Planning of the Bangladesh Awami League, and the Chairman of AVR Group Haseeb Alam Talukdar was present at the event. He transferred a check of 3 million Taka to Mr. Nur Kutubul Alam, the district administrator of Patuakhali.
Haseeb Alam said, Establishing a smart education system is extremely essential for the development of the future Smart Bangladesh.
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