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NBR Chairman refers to Shaheed Abu Sayed as “Bir Sreshtho”

Although there has been no gazette notification in this regard from the government, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Saturday called Abu Sayed, who was martyred in the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on July 16, “Bir Sreshtho”.

Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods

The death toll in the aftermath of a typhoon in Vietnam climbed to 233 on Friday as rescue workers recovered more bodies from areas hit by landslides and flash floods, state media reported.

Burning bodies in Ashulia: RAB arrests inspector for involvement

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-3 has arrested Inspector Arafat Hossain in connection with the incident of bodies being burned in front of the Ashulia Police Station on August 5.

Sikkhok Somaj for changing teacher's recruitment process

Dhaka University Sikkhok Somaj, a platform of teachers emerged during the student-led mass upsurge, today placed a proposal for university's reformation including introducing a two-phase lecturer recruitment process and decentralizing university's overall power structure.

Let them shelter Rohingyas who suggest Bangladesh to take: Foreign Adviser

Bangladesh has reiterated that it is not in a position to shelter any new Rohingya, rather wants to see those who recommend Bangladesh to take more Rohingyas to share the burden by taking them.

SMA Faiz appointed as new UGC chairman

Noted Educationist and former Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor Prof. Dr SMA Faiz today joined as the Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC).

Hasina must ‘keep quiet’: Yunus tells PTI

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making political remarks from India is an “unfriendly gesture”, asserting that she must remain silent to prevent discomfort to both countries until Dhaka requests her extradition.

Ministry asks UGC to probe reported irregularities in cluster admission tests

The education ministry has asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) to probe into the reported irregularities in the cluster admission test of the universities.

PBI to investigate murder case against 24 including Hasina, Quader

A Dhaka court today ordered PBI to investigate a murder case filed against 24 persons including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former Transport minister Obaidul Quader for gunning down a man in Rampura on July 19 during the anti-discrimination protest.

Muhammad Hasanuzzaman made Appellate Division registrar

Judge Muhammad Hasanuzzaman of Rajshahi Nari O Shishu Nirjaton Daman Tribunal-2 has been appointed as the new registrar of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.

Khaleda acquitted in 5 defamation cases

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been acquitted from five defamation cases filed against her during the last Awami League tenure over derogatory remarks about Liberation War, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

United States to support Bangladesh

The United States would support the Interim Government of Bangladesh and strengthen ties with Dhaka in a range of issues, US charge d'affaires in Dhaka Helen LaFave said on Monday. The US diplomat made the comments when she paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muahmmad Yunus at the State

Govt going back to exams, other old systems as per 2012 curriculum

The interim government of Bangladesh has taken the decision to go back to the examination-based assessment system from this year as per the previous curriculum for the students who are now under the new curriculum.

One arrested over attack on DMCH doctors

Police have arrested an accused of a case filed with Shahbagh Police Station on charge of attacking doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Sifat had to bear bullet inside his body for 30 days

Mohammad Sifat, a 17-year-old workshop worker who was shot by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) men on July 19 during the anti-discrimination student movement at Narayanganj, had to carry bullets inside his body for 30 days.

Pakistan PM calls Chief Adviser

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over the telephone on Friday, congratulating him on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

Salman, Anisul placed on fresh 5-day remand

A court here today placed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's private industry affairs adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman and former law minister Anisul Haque on five-day fresh remand in a murder case filed with Badda Police Station on 21 August.

Advisory Council Okays draft of Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024

The Advisory Council meeting on Thursday gave final approval to the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024" subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department.

Bangladesh signs international convention on enforced disappearances

Bangladesh on Thursday signed the instrument of accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, demonstrating its commitment to investigate each and every case of enforced disappearances.