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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on his 48th martyrdom anniversary
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15 Aug 2023, 08:43
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day.
As part of the state programme, the prime minister paid homage to the architect of the country's independence by placing wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi Road No 32 in the capital. Reports BSS
After placing the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the great leader.
A smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces gave a state salute at that time, while the bugle played a tune of grief and somber to the last post.
A munajat was also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of the August 15 carnage.
Later, flanked by senior Awami League (AL) leaders and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, Sheikh Hasina, also AL President, placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party.
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, cabinet members and chiefs of army, navy and air forces, among others, were present on the occasion.
From Dhanmondi, the premier later went to the Banani Graveyard where her mother Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, brothers Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal, and Sheikh Russel and other martyrs of August 15, 1975 were laid to eternal rest.
She placed wreaths and spread flower petals on their graves.
Sheikh Hasina also offered Fateha and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of August 15.
The day is being observed across the country as National Mourning Day.
Bangabandhu, his spouse Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, his three sons- Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal and Sheikh Russel- and most of the family members of Bangabandhu and his three close relatives were assassinated in cold blood on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 by a group of disgruntled army men.
Two daughters of Bangabandhu -- incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana -- could escape the carnage as they stayed abroad at that time.
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Moin, son of Abul Hasanat Abdullah, arrested
The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) has arrested Serniabat Moinuddin Abdullah, son of former Member of Parliament Abul Hasanat Abdullah, who is also a cousin of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He was taken into custody from Gulshan-2 in the capital at around 3:30 AM on Friday, October 25.
The information was confirmed on the morning of Saturday, October 26, by DMP’s Deputy Commissioner of Media and Public Relations, Muhammad Talebur Rahman.
According to him, DB arrested Moinuddin Abdullah, a member of the Sheikh family, from Gulshan-2. He faces several cases in Barisal, including charges under the Explosives Act and various sections of the Penal Code.
Earlier, the bank accounts of Abul Hasanat Abdullah, former MP of the Barisal-1 constituency and nephew of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along with six members of his family, were frozen. Additionally, instructions were issued to suspend personal or related company bank accounts held by his family members.
Price Hike: Volatility Remains in Daily Commodity Market
Despite the various government initiatives, the instability in the market for daily commodities does not end. Although the duty exemption has reduced the price of edible oil, onion, and sugar, it has not affected the market. The price of one product decreases, and another increases. No initiative normalizes the market.
Onion and sugar prices have increased in the market despite reducing export duties. In a week, onion prices increased by Tk10 to Tk15 and are being sold at Tk130 to Tk140 per kg. Imported onions, depending on the quality, are being sold at Tk110 to Tk120.
The price of sugar has increased by Tk10 per kg. Even though the price of bottled soybean oil has not increased, the companies have reduced the supply. The price of open soybeans has increased by Tk5 per liter.
The price of rice has increased in the syndicate of mill owners. Prices of vegetables and chilis decrease but are still not within the purchasing ability. The price of eggs has decreased slightly during the week.
Buyers say that the prices of some products have decreased compared to earlier. The price of one product decreases but another increases. This is the condition of the market due to the government not being able to take strict action and punish the syndicates.
Vice President of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) SM Najer Hossain said that the benefits of reducing duty tax should be ensured at the field level. Apart from this, concerted efforts are now needed to bring the price of products within the reach of consumers.
Analysts say the government needs to be active all the time to crack down on market syndicates as well as prevent abnormal profits by traders.
Jamaat Wants President's Resignation
Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Prof. Abdul Halim said the Jamaat-e-Islami President wants Md Sahabuddin's resignation. We hope that the interim government will complete the fundamental reforms and hold elections as soon as possible.
He said these at a function organized on the occasion of LDP's founding anniversary and National Council at the Engineering Institution auditorium in the capital on Saturday (26 October).
Urging all parties to be united against the Awami League, the Jamaat leader said that the fallen Awami League is conspiring in different ways every day. All their conspiracies must be stopped. The group fell through a collective effort. Now we have to be united for the national interest.
Abdul Halim while calculating their losses said that in the last 15 years, 11 top leaders of Jamaat have been killed, 30 people have been victims of crossfire, cases have been filed against 1 lakh leaders and activists.
This leader of Jamaat believes that elections are necessary to establish people's rights.
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram, Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna, and many more were present at the function.
Ex-DMP Commissioner Detained at Airport While Leaving Country
Retired Additional IGP and former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruk was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while leaving the country for Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an application against him for corruption of Tk3,000cr.
A source in charge of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed that he was detained around 3 am on Sunday (October 27).
It is known that Golam Faruk was going to Bangkok on Thai Airways flight TG-340 for a personal visit. However, he was interrogated by immigration officials after going to the airport's exit immigration counter.
After that, he was not allowed to board the plane. Golam Faruk is currently with the Immigration Police. It has not yet been decided whether he will be handed over to the police or he will return home.
Golam Faruk joined Bangladesh Police as Assistant Superintendent of Police in the 12th BCS (Police) cadre in 1991. On October 29, 2022, he assumed responsibility as the 35th Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
After a long career of 32 years and 8 months, he retired on September 30, 2023. This retired police officer is reported to have a US green card.
HSC, Equivalent 2024 Re-evaluation Result Date
The results of HSC and equivalent re-scrutiny 2024 will be published on November 14, said Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee Chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar.
He revealed this information to the media on Sunday (October 27).
Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar said that the results of the re-evaluation are usually published within one month of the publication of the main results of HSC and equivalent examinations. As a result, on November 14, all the education boards will publish the results of the re-scrutiny of the HSC and equivalent examination.
Officials related to the examination of the Dhaka Board said that the board has not yet received the information about how many students have applied for re-revision of the HSC and equivalent examination results from all over the country.
They also said that the exam papers of students are not re-evaluated. Only the marks given by the examiners are checked whether they are added correctly or not.
Earlier, the HSC and equivalent exam results were released on October 15. The average pass rate in 11 education boards is 77.78 percent. Application for re-evaluation of results was taken from October 16 to 22.
The HSC and equivalent exams started on June 30. There were 14 lakh 50 thousand 790 candidates. As per the first published routine, after 8 days of examinations, all examinations on 18th July were postponed due to the situation surrounding the quota reform movement. After that, the government suspended the examination in three stages.
Based on the marks obtained by the student in the SSC examination, the education board has prepared the result with the same marks in the HSC. Moreover, if there is no match between the department and the subject, the subject mapping methods have been followed.
Education Board announces SSC, HSC Exam 2025 Timeframe
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams may begin in mid-April next year.
At the same time, the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams begin in the last week of June.
According to this plan, the education boards have instructed the concerned to prepare.
The source of the Ministry of Education and the Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board informed this on Sunday (October 27).
Sources said that the government wants to implement the SSC and HSC exam schedule if no major incident occurs.
In this regard, Dhaka Board Examination Controller Professor Abul Bashar said that the month of Ramadan will continue in March. Eid-ul-Fitr may be on March 31 or April 1. Preparations are underway to take the SSC and equivalent exams after fasting and Eid holidays.
He also said that June 7 will be the holy Eid-ul-Azha. After that, we are planning to take HSC and equivalent exams.
School Admission / Online Application Starts from 12 November
The Ministry of Education published an admission policy for government and non-government schools at the secondary, lower, and primary levels yesterday (Monday, October 28).
In the 2025 academic year, students will be selected and admitted through a digital lottery system from classes 1 to 9 in all public and private secondary schools in the country.
Students interested in admission can apply online from November 12. This process will continue till November 30.
The lottery will take place in December, according to the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education.
This information was revealed in a circular signed by the director of Secondary and Higher Education on Monday (October 28).
According to sources from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, the time for accepting applications was decided at a meeting held on October 23. Applications will be accepted till November 30. After that, the admission lottery will be held in December.
The Secondary and Higher Education Division issued the policy, specifying that students may be admitted to entry-level classes till ninth grade, depending on seat availability, with a maximum of 55 students allowed per section.
Meanwhile, some 40 percent of seats in non-government schools within Dhaka metropolitan areas will be reserved for students residing in respective localities, while five percent of seats will be allocated under the freedom fighter quota.
According to the information of the meeting, the admission process will start on December 17 after the end of the digital lottery. Which will continue till December 21.
The admission of the first waiting list will start from 22 December to 24 December and admission of the second waiting list will continue from December 26 to December 30.
According to the National Education Policy 2010, children aged 6 and older are eligible for admission.
However, students must be between 5 and 7 years old as of January 1 and December 31 of the entry year, and their ages must be verified through an attested copy of their birth certificate, submitted with the admission application.
For special students, the age requirement may be relaxed for up to five years, according to the policy.
The digital lottery process for admission will be conducted centrally by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education. The Secondary and Higher Education Division will set the digital lottery's date, time, and application fees.
Students were selected through a lottery for admission to class 1 only until 2020. Due to the coronavirus, the process of admission started through the lottery in all classes in 2021.
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