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bKash wins ‘Mastercard Excellence Award’ again

bKash, the country’s largest MFS provider, has won the ‘Excellence in Mastercard Digital Business 2023-24’ award for the 4th consecutive time in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy.

Schools instructed to arrange July uprising memorial meetings

The government has directed all educational institutions to organise memorial meetings to pay tribute to those who died and were injured during the Anti-Discrimination Movement.

Seven colleges: Committee to design framework

The interim government will form an expert committee to provide the seven colleges with a separate institutional framework and an independent identity, said Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud yesterday.

Education must foster creativity : Professor Yunus

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that the country’s education system must foster creativity to create a generation of entrepreneurs in the country.

JU students stage blockade over Afsana's death

A section of students of Jahangirnagar University on Wednesday locked the university's main gate and staged a sit-in there to protest the death of Afsana Karim Rachi, a first-year student, in a campus accident.

Election as soon as possible after essential reforms: Law Adviser

Law adviser Asif Nazrul has said they will hold the national election as soon as possible on completion of necessary reforms.

HC orders probe into alleged question leak in 46th BCS exam

The High Court today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a probe into allegations of question paper leakage in the 46th BCS preliminary examination and submit a report within 60 days.

New Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as air pollution reaches worst levels

Authorities in New Delhi have closed schools, suspended construction activities, and banned non-essential trucks from entering the capital as air pollution hit its highest levels of the season on Monday.

Quick elections planned, interim govt’s tenure to be less than 4 years: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the tenure of the interim government will be less than four years, and their intention is to hold the election as quickly as possible.

11-member media reform commission formed

The government has formed an 11-member media reform commission with veteran journalist Kamal Ahmed as its chief.

Adviser Bidhan for developing local tools for psychometric tests in recruitment

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today underscored the need for developing local tools and methods adopting native cultural context for conducting psychometric tests in the recruitment process.

Asif Nazrul condoles death of ex-chief justice Fazlul Karim

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Chief Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim.

Interim govt. ensures freedom of press, expression and rally: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam today said the interim government has ensured freedom of press along with freedom of expression and holding rally as he attributed his government’s another major success to not interference in any media event.

Chief Adviser promises labour reforms

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said his government would carry out vital labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign investment in the country’s manufacturing sector.

CA to open waiting lounge for expatriates at HSIA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate a spacious and comfortable waiting lounge for the expatriate workers at the multilevel car parking area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).

DU reschedules admission test for Ijtema, ‘Ka’ unit exam on Feb 15

The General Admission Committee of Dhaka University (DU) has rescheduled the "Ka" unit (science) admission test to February 15 due to the Biswa Ijtema.

DU-based student platform opposes restrictions on St. Martin’s tour

A Dhaka University-based student group on Wednesday debunked the idea that footfall of tourists is likely to destroy Saint Martin’s Island, the country’s only coral island, by 2045.

AL, Sheikh family should apologise for Mujib and Hasina's roles: Mahfuj Alam

Interim government adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday said that members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's party and family should acknowledge, apologise, and face accountability for Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian rule.

Wholesale cases embarrass govt

Law, justice and parliamentary affairs adviser Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday that the surge in filing wholesale cases against political opponents was embarrassing the interim government.