National Pay Commission Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan announced accelerated completion of government salary reforms during discussions with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Khan presented the commission's progress at State Guest House Jamuna, emphasizing their commitment to deliver results before the allocated six-month deadline. The former finance secretary highlighted significant gaps between salary growth and economic indicators over the past decade.
The commission develops comprehensive compensation frameworks for government employees across multiple sectors. Their work addresses specialized positions, allowance calculations, inflation adjustments, and pension structures. Khan outlined plans to rationalize benefits while...
Sourav Ganguly approaches an uncontested return to the Cricket Association of Bengal presidency. The former Indian captain faces no challengers as the September 22 election approaches. Sunday marks the final opportunity for candidates to submit nominations, with Ganguly and his team expected to file their papers.
State associations have already forwarded representative names to the Indian Cricket Board ahead of their September 28 annual general meeting. Bengal officials designated Ganguly as their delegate for this gathering. His unanimous selection virtually guarantees another term leading the regional cricket body.
Two candidates compete for the secretary position within Ganguly's panel. Sanjoy Das and Bablu Kole emerge as potential...
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki condemned last week's arson and vandalism during Gen Z demonstrations as crimes against the nation. Karki assumed leadership on Sunday following her Friday appointment and delivered remarks from Singha Durbar after taking office. She announced victim relief measures and committed to conducting elections as part of her administration's agenda. The new leader demanded thorough investigations into criminal activities and public disclosure of findings. Authorities must prosecute those responsible for the destructive acts.
Karki emphasized the collective dedication toward national progress while questioning the organized nature of the protests. She described accepting the position after public pressure...
A Dhaka court granted authorities one day to question Matiur Rahman and his wife Laila Kaniz about corruption allegations. Rahman previously worked for the National Board of Revenue and became notorious through the goat scandal. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Monirul Islam approved the remand request during Sunday proceedings. Anti-Corruption Commission Prosecutor Mohammad Tarikul Islam confirmed the court decision following the hearing.
The Anti-Corruption Commission originally requested three days to interrogate the couple on August 13. Investigators rescheduled the court appearance to Sunday after the original August 31 date passed without the investigating officer present. ACC Assistant Director Sabikun Nahar serves as the case...
Romania detected a Russian drone entering its territory, marking the second NATO member to experience such violations. Romanian F-16 fighters monitored the unmanned aircraft while tracking Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure along the Danube region. Defense officials located the drone approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Chilia Veche village before radar contact ceased. The aircraft avoided populated areas and presented no immediate threat to civilians or infrastructure.
Polish authorities reported shooting down three Russian drones earlier this week after similar airspace violations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced enhanced aviation operations and elevated air defense systems to maximum alert status. Belarus...
The United Nations Bangladesh office has announced a photography competition targeting young participants to commemorate the organization's eightieth milestone. Young photographers can submit original images that demonstrate their involvement in peace initiatives, climate efforts, and sustainable development projects. The competition theme focuses on youth as drivers of positive change across multiple sectors.
Contest organizers will select eighty photographs for exhibition during UN Day festivities on October 23, 2025. Winning participants receive invitations to share narratives behind their captured moments. The selected works will feature at a week-long public display in Dhaka before transitioning to an online gallery accessible...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has pushed back the deadline for councilor nomination submissions by two days. Eligible candidates may submit their forms through Friday, September 19, 2025, rather than the original Wednesday, September 17, cutoff. The board cited adequate preparation time as the reason for this adjustment. All interested parties must observe the new deadline to ensure proper consideration of their applications. Officials emphasized the importance of timely submission to avoid disqualification.
The Board of Directors election remains scheduled for October 4. Draft voter lists will become available on September 20 for public review. Prospective board candidates face a September 25 deadline for their nomination papers. The...
Oman captain Jatinder Singh chose to field after winning the coin toss against the United Arab Emirates at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The seventh Asia Cup 2025 Group A encounter features debutant Aryan Bisht representing Oman in Twenty20 International cricket. Muhammad Jawad returns to the UAE starting eleven while Simranjeet Singh remains absent from their squad. Both Gulf nations face elimination pressure following substantial defeats in previous matches. Oman made three team changes for this must-win contest.
India dismissed the UAE for merely 57 runs while Pakistan bowled out Oman for 67 runs in earlier tournament fixtures. UAE captain Muhammad Waseem expressed satisfaction with the bowling decision and anticipated favorable...
Healthcare provider associations demanded Monday that Star Health Insurance reinstate cashless treatment services for policyholders across affected medical facilities. The Association of Healthcare Providers of India and Indian Medical Association Hospital Board cited widespread patient distress after the insurer halted cashless benefits at major hospitals. Star Health suspended services at facilities like Manipal Hospital Delhi, Max Hospitals North India, and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital New Delhi. The company also delayed empanelment processes for additional medical centers, forcing families into reimbursement procedures. Thousands of patients face financial hardship when seeking medical care at these institutions.
The healthcare...
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