'Somonnito Shikkharthi Sangsad' announces manifesto
Ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, the independent panel 'Somonnito Shikkharthi Sangsad' has announced its 27-point manifesto.The manifesto was declared at 4:30 pm on Thursday in front of Madhur Canteen by VP candidate Jamaluddin Khalid and GS candidate Mahin Sarker.Khalid said their mission is to turn...
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Teachers' observer panel for fair DUCSU polls
To ensure a free and credible election for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall unions, an independent panel of observers comprising university teachers is being formed, according to Chief Returning Officer Professor Mohammad Jasim Uddin.He made the announcement during a press briefing in front of the Returning...
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Zero tolerance for cyber crimes: EC
The Election Commission (EC) of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections of 2025 has announced that it would show zero tolerance for cyber bullying and personal defamation, and strict legal action would be taken against anyone involved in such activities.The warning came through a press...
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RU VC rejects bias claims over RUCSU polls, teacher hiring
Rajshahi University (RU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Saleh Hasan Naqib on Thursday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ensuring transparency in both teacher recruitment and the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, dismissing allegations of irregularities and bias.Speaking at a press conference at the university's Senate Building, the VC said the...
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DCCI, EWU sign MoC to boost industry-academia ties
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and East West University (EWU) on Thursday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to promote entrepreneurship development and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.The signing ceremony took place on the EWU campus in the capital, where DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed and EWU Vice Chancellor Prof...
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DSCC, DGNM ink deal on health centres
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) recently inked a deal with Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) to ensure implementation of midwifery-led sexual and reproductive health services in selected urban health centers, according to a press release.Md. Zahirul Islam, DSCC chief executive officer (CEO), and Md. Anwar Hossain Akand, director...
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Advisory Council okays two policies, one ordinance
The Advisory Council approved two polices and one ordinance at its 41st meeting on Thursday with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in the chair, reports BSS.In the meeting, the Advisory Council approved the 'Policy for Renewable Energy-Based Commercial Electricity Generation/Setting up of Power Plants with Private Participation, 2025' and the 'Telecommunications...
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Admit card download open for 47th BCS examinees
Candidates of 47th BCS can now download their admit card for the preliminary examination scheduled for September 19, according to a press statement.The download has been opened from 6 PM on Thursday at the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) website.
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Weather (2025-09-05)
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions until 6:00 pm today (Friday). Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature was recorded on Thursday...
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