CEC calls for support of all to ensure level-playing field in election
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has called for cooperation of all the stakeholders, including the media, to ensure a level-playing field in the upcoming election. "We have to hold a credible national election with the support of all. We want to hold it nationally. It's not...
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RUCSU campaigns resume, EC extends deadline by 10 days
After a 15-day halt due to protest-initiated shutdown of the university and Durga Puja vacation, candidates of Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) polls restarted their campaign in full throttle once again on Monday for the election scheduled for October 16.Meanwhile, the election commission extended the deadline for the campaigns...
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CUCSU: Campaigns gain momentum
CHITTAGONG, Oct 06: Candidates' campaign for the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall council elections have gained momentum after it was commenced following the publication of the final list of the candidates on September 25.The candidates from different panels, along with independent contenders, campaigned across campus, visiting temporary...
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Land ministry's Tk 7.77b ‘Gucchagram-Phase III’ project proposal sent back
The Planning Commission (PC) has sent back the Land Ministry's project proposal on "Gucchagram - Phase III" worth Tk 7.77 billion, attributing reasons to inclusion of unnecessary components, inflated costs for goods and services, and inadequate identification of targeted beneficiaries.The Development Project Proposal (DPP) for the project --Climate Victims Rehabilitation...
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RU entry tests to begin on Jan 16
The Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have set January 16, 2026, as the starting date for its undergraduate admission tests for the 2025-26 academic session.For the first time, the admission test will be held simultaneously at public university campuses located in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rangpur, and Barishal divisions.The decision was...
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Fire at Sadarghat wholesale market
An incident of fire happened at a wholesale market in the capital's Sadarghat area on Monday. However, there was no report of casualties.An official at Fire Service and Civil Defence office said the fire broke out at around 8:05 am. Five units of fire-fighters rushed to the spot and doused...
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Weather (2025-10-07)
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Sylhet division and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according...
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