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Interim Govt's success hinges on eradicating 'ghost of fascism' from administration: Fakhrul

Any effort of the interim government will not succeed if the “ghost of fascism” is not eradicated from the administration, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday.

Chief Adviser begins dialogue with BNP

The interim government on Saturday began a fresh round of dialogue with major political parties to further seek their opinions as it proceeds with six reform commissions.

Prof Yunus mourns death of ex-president Badruddoza Chowdhury

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today condoled the death of former president, veteran politician and parliamentarian AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury.

Former president Badruddoza Chowdhury passes away

Former President and veteran politician Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury passed away at a hospital in the capital early Saturday. He was 94.

HSC results likely between October 15-1 7

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations of 2024 will be published any day between October 15-1 7.

Very happy to welcome my old friend: Prof Yunus on receiving Malaysian PM

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a brief one-on-one meeting with visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Hazrat Shahjalal Airport on Friday.Prof Yunus said he was "very happy" to welcome his old friend in Dhaka.

Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah demands removal of President

Hasnat Abdullah, one of the key coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has demanded President Mohammed Shahabuddin be removed from his post.

JU teacher handed over to police over alleged role in attack on protesters

Jagannath University (JnU) students detained and handed over Professor Farid Ahmed of Jahangirnagar University’s Philosophy Department to police on Thursday for allegedly assisting in an attack on students during the anti-discrimination student movement at JU in July.

Secretary Mokhlesur terms report on bribery in DC appointment ‘baseless’

Bangladesh’s public administration ministry senior secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman on Thursday dismissed the allegation of bribery related to deputy commissioner appointment as ‘baseless’ and labelled a recent article published in a national daily as ‘fake’.

Country likely to witness persistent rainfall

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted light to moderate rain at most places across the country for the next twenty four hours.

Interim govt issues guidelines for maintaining law and order during Durga Puja

In preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja, the interim government has issued several directives aimed at ensuring a stable law and order situation throughout the country.

Egypt invites CA Prof Yunus to attend D-8 Summit this year

Egypt has invited Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to attend the D-8 Summit which will be held later this year.

Shibir at DU announces 14-member committee

Dhaka University (DU) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced its 14-member committee for 2024.The committee was announced through a notification published on the verified social media page of the organization on Wednesday noon.

53% voters think interim govt should stay in power for 2 years or less: Survey

A recent survey by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University has indicated that 53% of voters in believe the interim government’s tenure should be two years or less while 47% think it should be three years or more.

‘Did not open fire on students, protesters’: RAB

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) did not open fire on students and protesters, said Lt Col Md Munim Ferdous, head of RAB's media wing.He made the statement during a press conference on Wednesday at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar.

A horn-free Dhaka: Public awareness and fines to begin in December, says Adviser Rizwana

The government is set to implement a gradual ban on vehicle honking across Dhaka city by December, with the goal of making the entire capital a “quiet zone” by early next year, according to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. This initiative is pa

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

JU students besiege admin building for classroom crisis

A group of students of the law and justice department of Jahangirnagar University laid siege to the administrative building of the university on Tuesday, demanding an end to the severe classroom crisis.

Dhaka’s air quality still marks ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka's air quality was identified as 'unhealthy' this morning.