Bangladesh on the verge of historic test win in Darwin

The Bangladesh Government Officers and Employees Welfare Association has expressed concern that the proposed minimum salary under the 9th National Pay Scale could be reduced. In a statement issued on Saturday (August 15), signed by the association’s President Abdul Malek and Secretary General Ashiqul Islam, the organization warned that it would not accept any cut […]

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked all royal titles held by his daughter-in-law over what authorities described as “inappropriate conduct” as a member of the royal family. The decision concerning 33-year-old Pengiran Rabiatul Adawiyah, wife of Prince Abdul Malik, took immediate effect on the Sultan’s orders, according to a statement issued by the Office of […]

The draft proposal for the long-awaited Ninth National Pay Scale for government employees has been finalised in principle and is now being prepared for submission to the Cabinet, with the government considering raising basic salaries by up to 100 percent. A committee led by the Cabinet Secretary has given the proposal its in-principle approval for […]

Every spell of rain brings waterlogging to Cumilla, with some roads submerged under knee-deep water and others clogged with long queues of vehicles. Narrow roads, growing traffic, unplanned construction and inadequate drainage have turned everyday commuting into a persistent struggle for city residents. Now, however, residents are hoping for a change with the launch of […]

Bangladesh are on the brink of a historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin after a superb bowling display on the fourth day of the match. Mehidy Hasan Miraz spearheaded Bangladesh’s attack, dismissing Alex Carey, Beau Webster and Pat Cummins in a brilliant spell. Australia were reduced to 229 for seven after 81 overs in […]