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Govt hesitating for long 'in fear of impact' on present operators

The government has long been hesitating to introduce electric bus services in the capital, 'apprehending its impact' on the existing bus operators, which have hardly cooperated to bring discipline in the public transportation system, insiders said.They also said the Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD) already sent a letter to...

Warrants issued against ex-minister Saifuzzaman Chy, 35 others

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 07: A Chattogram court has issued arrest warrants against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and 35 others in connection with a case involving the embezzlement and laundering of Tk 250 million (25 crore) from United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB).The charge sheet, submitted in relation to the alleged loan...

Chinese envoy meets Tarique, pledges ties with next govt

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen on Wednesday met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and conveyed his country's willingness to work with the next elected government of Bangladesh, reports UNB.The meeting was held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office and lasted for about an hour.BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam...

Assailants kill gas cylinder trader in city

FE REPORTA gas cylinder trader was stabbed to death by assailants in the Kudar Bazar in the capital's Kadamtali area on Tuesday night.The deceased has been identified as Shahabuddin (40). The incident occurred around 10 PM.Shahabuddin was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in critical condition, where doctors declared...

NSU holds 26th convocation

North South University (NSU) hosted its 26th convocation ceremony on Wednesday at the NSU campus. Over 3,000 students were awarded graduation degrees at this event, comprising undergraduate and graduate students.Prof Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, adviser to the Ministry of Education, attended the programme as the convocation chair.Prof Dr. SMA Faiz,...

Didar A. Husain re-elected IUB BoT chairman

Didar A. Husain, a founding trustee of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been re-elected as Chairman of the IUB Board of Trustees (BoT) for a two-year term covering 2026-27.Currently, he is the Chairman of Rahim Textile Mills Limited. He serves as the MD and Chairman of PCS BD Private Limited...

UN chief pays high homage to Khaleda

FE REPORT United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has paid high tributes to Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister and one of its most influential political figures, recalling her role in democratic dispensation. The UN chief executive has written to Bangladesh's chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to express his condolences...

CDA demolishes illegal portions of 14-storey bldg

OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, Jan 07: The Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) demolished illegal portions of four buildings, including parts of a 14-storey structure, which had encroached on a canal and violated approved designs in Panchlaish of the port-city. The operation took place at Mirza Canal, within the Nasirabad Housing Society area.

Dry weather likely today 08-01-2026

Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday).Cold wave may sweep over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna and Barishal divisions.The sun sets in the city today at 05:28 pm and rises tomorrow at 06:43 am.

BGMEA, BKMEA oppose 20pc safeguard duty on imported cotton yarn

The country's two leading apparel trade bodies, BGMEA and BKMEA, have strongly opposed the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission's proposal to impose a 20 per cent safeguard duty on imports of cotton yarn up to 30 counts. In separate letters sent to the Tariff Commission on January 6, both associations...