A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (20 August), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Govt cancels postponed HSC exams amid protests
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The remaining exams of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent exams have been cancelled amid students' protests, Prothom Alo reports citing the Dhaka Education Board chairman.
Electricity, gas prices to be fixed through public hearings again: Sources
The interim government has decided to remove the system of setting prices of electricity and gas through executive orders and go back to the method of holding public hearings to fix the price.
Metrorail may resume by Sunday as agitating employees join duty
Metrorail service may resume by Sunday as the agitating employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) have returned to work.
Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine
Russia hit energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine in an overnight missile and drone attack and caused a big fire in the west of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
India's top court sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder
India's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday the setting up of a national task force of doctors to make recommendations on safety at their workplace, days after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor sparked nationwide protests.
