A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Wednesday (4 September), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Each ministry to form short, medium, long-term action plans for reformation: Chief adviser
Each ministry and department will submit creative, citizen-friendly and time-bound (short, medium and long-term) action plans for reformation, which will be regularly evaluated or reviewed, said Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus today (4 September).
Joint army-police operation prompts reopening of about 100 factories in Ashulia
About 100 factories in the Ashulia industrial area reopened today (4 September), following a joint operation by the army and police, which provided security assurances to the garment industry.
Haji Salim sent to jail before 5-day remand ends
Former Awami League lawmaker Haji Salim has been sent to jail before his five-day remand ended, due to falling ill.
College teachers demand promotions from 5th to 3rd grade in education cadre
Government college teachers have demanded promotions from the 5th grade to the 3rd grade for the education cadre, similar to other administrative and specialised cadres.
UN weather agency warns of 'red alert' after record heat
Rising temperatures should trigger a global "red alert", the United Nations' weather and climate agency chief said Wednesday, after global heat indices again smashed records in August.