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E-com dealings thru cards rise in months

E-commerce transactions through cards in Bangladesh have witnessed an uptrend in recent months, thereby indicating a growing preference among consumers for online shopping.This rising trend reflects people's inclination to purchase items online, thanks to convenience and affordability as it saves time and offers competitive prices.Card-based online buys witnessed a significant...

IUB's 25th convocation held: 1,969 graduates receive degrees

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held its 25th convocation on February 8, 2025, conferring degrees on 1,969 graduates. The ceremony took place on the university campus in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka. Among the graduates, 1,550 received undergraduate degrees, while 419 were awarded postgraduate degrees. Two students were honoured with the Chancellor's...

Air chief leaves for Saudi Arabia, UAE

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Saturday for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on a nine-day official visit, reports BSS.The Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force will visit Saudi Arabia from February 9-13 at the...

JU admission test starts today

Jahangirnagar University (JU) admission test for 2024-25 academic session will begin today (Sunday), reports UNB.The admission test for the undergraduate (honours) first-year programme will continue until February 17.A total of 262,450 applications will appear in the test for 1,814 available seats.The first exam will be for the 'D' (Faculty of...

Govt releases full reports of six reform commissions

The interim government has released the complete report of the six commissions formed in the first phase to drive state reform initiatives, reports bdnews24.com.The reports were published on the websites of the Cabinet Division and the Constitutional Reform Commission on Saturday afternoon. However, the unanimous set of recommendations made by...

Three bombs recovered in capital

Police recovered three crude bombs near Ananda Cinema Hall in Farmgate area of the capital on Saturday.After receiving a call on 999, police rushed to the spot and got a black bag on the footpath there, a police officer said.On information, the Bomb Disposal Unit recovered crude bombs and later...

BPSA, BPA condemn ex-IGP Benazir's anti-state conspiracy

Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) and Bangladesh Police Association (bpa) in separate statements have strongly condemned a recent anti-state statement and conspiracy by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, reports BSS."Such a statement by this absconding officer (Benazir), who was loyal to the previous fascist (Awami League) government...

Everyone should have ID card to enter SC

Everyone should have identity cards to enter the Supreme Court of Bangladesh for ensuring overall safety and security of the apex court, official sources said on Saturday, reports BSS.A circular in this regard signed by Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Registrar of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court, on Saturday...

UN SG reaffirms continued support to resolve Rohingya crisis

United Nation (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the UN's continued commitment to a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis and assured Bangladesh of ensuring funding for the issue, reports BSS.He made the commitment when High Representative of Bangladesh's Chief Adviser on Rohingya Issue and Priority Matters Dr. Khalilur Rahman...

Weather (2025-02-09)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to early morning. Mild cold wave may sweep over the districts...

Bangladesh Medical University

The signboard of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has been erased and a banner with a new name- Bangladesh Medical University - has been placed there. — FE photo