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HC rule hearing on 15th amendment adjourned till Nov 6

The High Court (HC) today adjourned till November 6 the hearing on a rule it issued questioning the legality of the 15th amendment of the constitution.

Police baton-charge protesting job seekers near Shikkha Bhaban

The demonstrators, demanding age limit increase for entry to govt jobs, were attempting to besiege the building

RU students stage sit-in over delay in exam results

Students of Rajshahi University's Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (2017-18 session), who appeared for final honours exams ten months back, staged a sit-in programme this morning, demanding publication of the results.

Ayman gets new independence through sustaining bullet injuries

Md Ayman Faruque, a fourth year BBA student of Cox’s Bazar International University, is spending lying on his bed as he sustained bulletin injuries in two legs.

JU students protest Shibir presence, declare campus off-limits for group

Students at Jahangirnagar University (JU) staged a midnight protest, declaring the Islami Chhatra Shibir unwanted on campus after the group announced its president, secretary general, and publicity secretary for the JU unit last night.

Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges block Science Lab for second consecutive day

Students of the seven Dhaka University-affiliated colleges blocked the Science Lab intersection for the second day in a row, demanding the formation of an independent university for their institutions.

No student rep yet in reform commissions

Five out of the six commissions set up to bring reforms in different sectors have yet to name their student representatives although 26 days have already passed out of 90 days they have been allotted to complete their tasks.

The nation needs a national education commission

Dr. Yunus' administration has established six commissions in six different public administration sectors; this is an excellent move in the right direction. Although selecting the six sectors and choosing their heads has raised questions, no question has been raised about the rationality of the gover

Govt waives tuition fees for students injured during mass uprising

The interim government has decided to waive tuition fees of students injured during the mass uprising from the secondary level and above.

Youth arrested after disrupting classroom at Dhaka's Sir Salimullah Medical College

Police have arrested a youth who entered a classroom at Sir Salimullah Medical College in Dhaka and caused panic among students by shouting and striking the floor with a stick covering his head with a black cloth and carrying a stick.

Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges block Science Lab, halt traffic

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University blocked Science Lab intersection around 12:15pm today, demanding the formation of an independent university for their institutions.

Special seminar on Revolution held at DU

A special seminar on `From Uprising to Revolution: the Roads Ahead for Bangladesh’ was held today at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of Dhaka University (DU).

Bangladesh ranks 13 among countries sending students to US

Bangladesh now ranks 13th among the top countries sending students to US institutions, with the number of Bangladeshi students growing more than three and a half times over the last decade, said an US official here today. According to the latest figures, Bangladeshi students in the United States

Govt. announces school admission policy for 2025

All non-government schools will select students for admission in the 2025 academic year through digital lottery.

Begum Rokeya University bans all political activities on campus

Begum Rokeya University (BRU) authorities announced today a suspension of all political activities involving teachers, officials, and other employees on campus.

Chief Adviser seeks more Saudi investment in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh and sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations.

Climate change posing serious threats to livelihoods: Farida Akhter

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today said climate change is already impacting the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, posing serious threat to livelihoods.

“Mugdho will never ask anyone, anybody needs water brother ?”

The saying 'Charity Begins at Home' is applicable to Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, 25, a resident of Uttara Azampur. He wanted to be a true man and a patriot.

Sarjis, Hasnat seek HC order to ban AL over mass killings

Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, the leaders of anti-discrimination student movement, today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its order to ban Awami League on charge of mass killings during the months of July and August.