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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.

‘Quota movement' in photographs

Quota movement in the pictureStudents of colleges and universities across the country have been demontrationg to press home their demand of cancellation of quota of freedom fighters in the 9th to 13th grade (first and second class) in the government jobs.

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.

Prof Mustaque Hossain resigns as RMU VC

Prof AZM Mustaque Hossain has resigned from the post of Vice-chancellor of Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) showing his personal ground.

Education Adviser urges people to stop forced resignation, harassment of teachers

Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Tuesday urged all concerned to refrain from forcing teachers to quit and harassing them.

Govt committed to protecting factories from violence, attacks: Prof Yunus

Hoping that Bangladeshi industries will reach new heights, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that his government is committed to protecting factories from violence and attacks. "Our first responsibility is to provide protection to the industries," said Prof Yunus when a business del

Chief Adviser calls cricket team captain after historic Test victory

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday called national cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto by phone to congratulate him and the team for their historic Test Series win against Pakistan.

Reasonable tenure for interim govt: Chief Adviser holds discussion with top editors

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday wanted to hear from top editors of the country regarding a “reasonable” tenure for the interim government, as discussed with political parties earlier.

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.

UAE pardons 57 convicted Bangladeshis: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) granted amnesty for all 57 Bangladeshis earlier convicted by the UAE Federal 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.

Internationally reputed human rights lawyer meets Chief Adviser

Cadman, a top human rights lawyer, extradition specialist and the joint head of the London-based The Guernica 37 law firm, met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday to discuss the need to establish a domestic tribunal with international support to try people accused of committing crimes a

Death toll in Bangladesh flood reaches 67

The death toll in the ongoing flood across Bangladesh reached 67 as eight more deaths were recorded on Monday.

Prof Jahangir resigns as RUET VC

Prof Jahangir Alam has resigned from the postof Vice-chancellor (VC) of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology(RUET) showing his personal ground.

India calls reports on visa ban for six Bangladeshi student leaders ‘fake news’

India has rejected reports published by some media outlets on visa ban for six Bangladeshi student leaders, and described those as “fake news.”

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.

US embassy charge d’Affaires Helen LaFave meets with Professor Yunus

United States embassy charge d’Affaires Helen LaFave on Monday met with Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and discussed issues of mutual interest.

Metro rail authorities preparing to start operation on Fridays

Metro rail authority has started taking preparation to operate trains on Fridays soon, said MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd.

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.