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Fish, oil, veggies get pricier; commoners in a fix

Prices of fish, edible oil and vegetables increased sharply in the past week, putting more pressure on the commoners.Fish prices went up significantly. Traders said this happened because the supply of river fish dropped due to the government's current ban on catching small hilsa (jatka) as part of its conservation...

Rosie Winterton, the UK's trade envoy to Bangladesh, called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

Rosie Winterton, the UK's trade envoy to Bangladesh, called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Thursday. — PID

Campaigns turn vibrant with creative gimmicks

As the much-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall union, and student senate elections draw closer, electioneering across the campus has transformed into a vibrant festivity. Candidates are rolling out a variety of unique and eye-catching strategies to attract general students, turning the polls into more than just a...

DU atop in BD

Dhaka University (DU) has ranked top among the Bangladeshi universities in the 2026 ranking of Times Higher Education (THE), a United Kingdom-based renowned education magazine. The university has also improved from last year and secured a position between 801-1000, which was between 1,001-1,200 last year.The ranking report was published on...

NSU jointly on top also

North South University (NSU) has again secured its position as one of the leading universities in Bangladesh, jointly securing the number one position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, said a press release. NSU shares the top position with Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, Gazipur Agricultural University,...

Former FE ED Momen's death anniversary observed

The fourth anniversary of death of MA Momen, former executive director of The Financial Express, was observed on Wednesday. He breathed his last on Oct 08, 2021 after prolonged ailment.His family has urged all to pray for salvation of his departed soul.

ACC files case against ex-MP HBM Iqbal

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the filing of a case against Dr. HBM Iqbal, a former Bangladesh Awami League lawmaker, and his family on charges of amassing Tk 680 million in wealth from undisclosed sources. According to ACC findings, Dr. Iqbal, also a former chairman of Premier Bank PLC,...

Court orders freezing three A/Cs of ex-DSCC mayor Taposh

A Dhaka Court has ordered the concerned government authorities to freeze three bank accounts owned by former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court in Dhaka passed the order on Thursday after hearing a petition filed by...

DUCSU, TIKA take Tk 27.5m project to modernise DUMC

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), in collaboration with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has taken up a project worth approximately Tk 27.5 million (2.75 crore) to modernise the DU Medical Centre (DUMC).On Wednesday, a delegation from DUCSU met with TIKA's Country Coordinator Mohammad Ali Arman at...

More media licences to be issued: Adviser Mahfuj

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam on Thursday reiterated plans to issue licences to more media outlets, emphasising that his ministry has not shut down any media during the interim government's tenure.He made the remarks as the chief guest at a book unveiling and discussion organised by the Press...

MOU signing ceremony between DUET and Selcuk University of Turkey

A view of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur (DUET) and Selcuk University of Turkey at DUET campus on Thursday. — Press Release

Weather (2025-10-10)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country until...