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GST Admission test starts today, special measures around heatwave.

In this 2023-24 academic year, twenty-four universities, including GST institutions, are set to conduct the first-year admission test for the fourth time in a cluster system. Admission test for 'A' unit will be held on Saturday (April 27) from 12 noon to 1 pm. On the same day Architecture Practical (Drawing) will be taken from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Besides, the examination of 'B' unit under the Humanities group will be held on Friday, May 3 and the examination of 'C' unit under the Business Management will be held on Friday May 10. The admission test of these two units will be held from 11am to 12 pm. On the occasion of the admission test, the overall preparation has already been completed. Meanwhile, special attention is being paid for the safety of the students during the ongoing heatwave. The Vice Chancellor of Jashore University of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain said that all the Universities have been requested to take proper precautions during the heatwave. At the same time he is calling upon the Vice-Chancellors of the concerned Universities under the cluster to provide sufficient fresh water and first aid in the examination centers for the protection of the admission candidates. This year, 3 lakh 5 thousand and 346 applications have been submitted against a total of 21 thousand seats under cluster system. Accordingly, 15 aspirants will fight for each seat. In this year, cluster admission test application was open from 12-27 February. During this period, 1 lakh 70 thousand 599 applications have been submitted in 'A' unit of science group, 94 thousand 631 in 'B' unit of humanities group and 40 thousand 116 applications in 'C' unit of business management.

Ministry prepared to open educational institutions

Solution is possible through discussion, not to war: PM

Children in Bangladesh at extremely high risk from heatwave: UNICEF

PM arrives in Bangkok on a six-day official visit

High Court wants Rohingya voter list

The High Court asked for information about Rohingya voters. Three person including Deputy Comissioner of Cox's Bazar, the Election Commission have been asked to submit this list to the court by June 6. At the same time, 38 Rohingyas have been asked to be removed from the voter list of Eidgah Union of Cox's Bazar. A High Court bench of justice Naima Haydar and justice Kazi Zeenat Haque passed an order on Wednesday (April 24). The judge issued this order following the writ of local voter Hamidur Rahman. Supreme Court lawyer Md Siddik Ullah Mia, on behalf of local voter Md Hamidur Rahman, lodged a writ petition with the High Court on Tuesday seeking directives for the exposure of the number of Rohingyas enlisted as voters in Cox's Bazar. Additionally, it called for instructions to exclude them from the voter registry and to halt polling in Eidgaon union until the list is revised. Advocate Md Siddik Ullah Mia said that 38 Rohingyas have taken National Identity Card (NID) of Bangladesh after being included in the voter list of Eidgaon union.

Heatstroke, 4 instructions from Health Department

The country is burning in intense heat. The ongoing heatwave may continue for a few more days, said the meteorological department. In this situation, the health department issued 4-point instructions to reduce the risk of heatstroke. According to a news bulletin, there remains an intense heatwave sweeping over the country. In this situation, there is no substitute for causion to stay healthy. The instructions are- 1. Stay away from intense heat, rest occatioally in the shades. 2. Drink plenty amount of safe water. Avoid street food and drinks to avoid deadly water borne disease including Hepatitis A,E, Diarrhoea. Bath more than once if necessary. 3. In hot weather, wear light color, loose fitting clothing, avoid dark color clothing if possible. 4. In hot weather, if any symptoms occurs such as cessation of sweating, nausea, severe headache, increase body temperature, decrease urination, burning sensation during urination, convulsions and fainting, go to the hospital immediately to seek medical advice. Alongside, using umbrella, cap and sunglasses must be ensured while performing duties outside. Adequate amount of pure water should be consumed slowly and cold water should be avoided.

Qatar-Bangladesh signed 10 MoUs agreements

Bangladesh and Qatar have signed 5 deals and 5 (MoUs) on mutual co-operation in various fields including avoidance of bilateral taxation. The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Karabi Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) here this noon. The agreements are the development of mutual investment and security between two countries, avoidance of double taxation and tax evasion, co-operation about law related issues, agreement of maritime transport and establishment of joint business council between the business organizations of two countries. The MoUs are, co-operation and diplomatic training, higher education and scientific research, co-operation in youth and sports, labour power and port management.

Qatar Emir arrives in Dhaka for a two-day visit

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani has come to Dhaka on a two-day visit at the invitation of President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He arrived at Shahjalal International Airport at 5 pm on Monday (April 22). Six deals between Qatar and Bangladesh and five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are to be signed. The agreements are- avoidance of double taxation, co-operation about law issues, co-operation about maritime transport, development and protection of investments, transfer of convicts, and formation of joint business councils. The MoUs include- MoUs on manpower, port management, higher education and scientific research, co-operation of youth and sports and co-operation of diplomatic training. 'It is very important to visit the Qatae Emir for ensuring fuel security. There will be a multipurpose discussion about fuel between two countries. Apart from this, Qatar has a huge amount of sovereign wealth fund that can be a potential source of investment for Bangladesh. Alongside with, Qatar is one of the most important source of fuel for Bangladesh,' Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said at a press conference on Sunday (April 21).

Train fares set to rise from May 4

Bangladesh Railway has withdrawn rebate on fares for passengers traveling more than 100 kilometers from May 4. As a result, all types of train fares are increasing. According to Bangladesh Railway officials, it gives about 20-30 percent rebate for travelling over 100km. Director General of Bangladesh Railway Sardar Sahadat Ali, confirmed the information to the media on Monday (April 22). 'The costs of train passengers travelling over 100 kilometres are likely to rise from May 4, as Bangladesh Railway will not provide the existing rebate facility from that day,' said Sahadat Ali. Train fares will be adjusted by withdrawing the the rebate from May 4, he said. However, in response to a question about the rate at which the train fare is increasing, the DG said it will be fixed the commercial branch of the railway.

ACC to investigate allegation against ex-IGP Benazir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started investigation into the allegations of amassing illegal wealth against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. A three-member committee, headed by ACC deputy director Hafizul Islam, has already been formed to investigate the corruption of the former IGP. ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yasmin confirmed the matter to the reporters at a press briefing at the ACC headquarters today (22 April). She said legal actions will be taken according to the relevant laws of the ACC after an investigation. Earlier, a writ petition was filed with the High Court seeking an investigation into Benazir Ahmed's corruption. Supreme Court lawyer Salahuddin Regan filed the writ petition with the concerned branch of the High Court. Four people, including the ACC chairman and secretary, have been made defendants in the case.

PM to visit Thailand Wednesday to sign 6 MoUs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to visit Thailand on Wednesday (24 April) for 5 days. During her visit, six agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to be signed between two countries on various issues including defense co-operation. This is the first bilateral visit of a Prime Minister of Bangladesh to Thailand after the establishment of diplomatic relations. Thailand acknowledged Bangladesh as an independent country on October 1972. Confirming the matter, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen said that PM Sheikh Hasina will visit Thailand on April 24 where she will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand. Before this, She will attend the session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). On the occasion of PM Sheikh Hasina's visit, the foreign ministries of the two countries issued a joint statement last week. The visit is significant for both Bangladesh and Thailand in the context of opening a 'new window of co-operation' between two countries.