Teachers of MPO-listed non-government schools, colleges and madrasas  yesterday continued their protest for the eighth consecutive day, rejecting the government’s decision to grant a five percent house rent allowance, or a minimum of Tk 2,000 per month.

Mohammad Ishak, who has been teaching at a madrasa in Sylhet for over 34 years, draws a monthly salary of only Tk 26,980 -- hardly enough to support his family and cover the educational expenses of his three children.

Raw materials for peak-season garment shipments, medicine ingredients, and telecom equipment gutted

The fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has raised serious concerns about the fire safety systems at one of the country’s most crucial infrastructure hubs.

Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Shafiqul Alam yesterday warned that “media trials” and excessive public pressure are corroding the neutrality of Bangladesh’s justice system, making it difficult for judges to adjudicate cases “calmly and rationally”.

Budget cuts will reduce Bangladesh’s UN deployment by 25%

Ha-Meem Group MD accuses Jubo Dal activists; Mohila Dal leader Nayab Yusuf calls claim ‘baseless’

Tension remains high in the area

Efforts underway to arrest the remaining accused

Govt plans to resume import cargo operations within two-three days

Expects regular academic activities following announcement of 5% house rent allowance

Reporter says his phone was broken while recording nomination seekers' scuffle

Deceased was a member of JnU Chhatra Dal convening committee

Demands immediate arrest, exemplary punishment of perpetrators

Report due in three weeks

Police suspect suicide; news portal dismisses claims linking death to a workplace complaint

Party insists on shapla as electoral symbol

Alliance for Nationalisation of MPO-Listed Educational Institutions leaders meet Fakhrul

She says differences among parties part of democratic process

Fire official says had such systems been in place, accident in Dhaka airport might not have happened