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Islamic Foundation gets new director general

Power Division’s additional secretary Md Razwanur Rahman has been appointed as director general (DG) of Islamic Foundation. The ministry of public administration issued a notification signed by its Senior Assistant Secretary Mohammad Mamun Shibly in this regard on Thursday.

DU students denounce Chhatra Dal poster campaign on campus

Some students of Dhaka University have burst into protest after Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's (JCD), student wing of BNP, put up posters on the campus to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Students from Bijoy Ekattor Hall first brought out a protest rally at 9:30 pm on Wednesday and they

Amir Hossain Amu arrested from Dhanmondi

Awami League senior leader and a former MP Amir Hossain Amu was arrested today. Police arrested him from the West Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, said Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner, Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

Shaheed Abu Sayed's brothers meet Prof Yunus, seek exemplary punishment to killers

Two brothers of Shaheed Abu Sayed met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. The brothers brought "Salam" and a message of good wishes from their parents, saying they were moved to tears when Professor Yunus spoke about the sacrifice of Abu Sayed

UGC asks public universities to maintain transparency in project implementation

University Grants Commission (UGC) member Professor Dr Mohammad Tanjimuddin Khan today said that transparency and accountability must be ensured in implementation of all ADP projects under public universities.

College student killed in Laxmipur road accident

A college student was killed in a road accident at Haziganj Bazar in Ramgati upazila of the district. The deceased was identified as Md Maruf Bhuiyan, 24, son of Md Jamal Bhuiyan of the area and a 2nd year student of A S M Abdur Rob Government College.

Trained students take up traffic control duties to ease congestion in Dhaka

Sixty-five trained students have been deployed to manage traffic at various points across Dhaka, working in morning and evening shifts from November 4 in a bid to support traffic police in easing the city’s congestion. Of these, 30 students are stationed in the morning shift from 8:00 am to 12:00 p

Female students protest ‘evening curfew’ law at BAU

Female students of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) staged demonstrations on Tuesday night demanding the cancellation of the imposed new evening curfew law that restricts their entry into the dormitories. The students held a march from several university halls, parading through various stre

DU admission process begins

The online application process for the undergraduate admission programme at Dhaka University for the academic year 2024-25 has begun. Applications will be accepted until November 25.

Rizwana for urgent actions to address lead poisoning

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today called for taking urgent actions to address lead and heavy metal poisoning, terming it a "silent crisis".

ICT gets complaints against RAB, DB, police for crippling ICS leaders

Four separate complaints were filed with the International Crime Tribunal (ICT) today against Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and police including its detective branch (DB) for detaining, torturing and ultimately making four leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) crippled for life by firing at their k

RU admission test on April 12, 19 and 26 next year

The admission tests for the first-year honours classes at Rajshahi University (RU) in the 2024-2025 academic session will be held on April 12, 19, and 26, 2025.

UK medical team arrives to treat students injured in July-August

A UK Emergency Medical Team arrived in Bangladesh today to provide specialised medical treatment to students injured during the July-August 2024 protests.

JnU new campus protest: Students lock down administrative building

Jagannath University students locked down the institution's administrative building this morning to press home their demand of handing over the project for the institution's second campus to the army.

Hidden hardships students from lower middle-income families endure in public universities

For many students from lower middle-income backgrounds in Bangladesh, reaching university is a significant milestone, but it also brings tough realities. While some have family support to meet basic needs, others face a relentless struggle, as they balance academic ambitions with severe financial l

Sajek, Khagrachhari open to tourists after month-long restriction

The tourism restriction in Sajek valley and Khagrachhari, imposed for over a month, has been lifted on Tuesday. Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner Md. Shahiduzzaman confirmed the matter.

Thousands throng Suhrawardy Udyan for Olama Mashayekh rally

Thousands from across the country gathered in Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan this morning to attend a rally organised by Olama Mashayekh Bangladesh.

BNP seeks public role in political decisions

Amidst calls to ban the Awami League and Jatiya Party, BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday stated that it is ultimately up to people to determine whom to accept or reject, through a transparent national election.

Steps being taken to ensure voting rights of expats: Commission chief tells CA

The Election Reform Commission is taking appropriate steps to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates.