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Arranging acceptable polls is commitment of interim govt: Sakhawat

Former Election Commissioner and an adviser to the current interim government, Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain, on Saturday said that arranging a free, fair, and acceptable election was the commitment of the interim government.He also said that it was not the government's responsibility to see which political party participates...

DUCSU leaders demand trial of those responsible

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) leaders have demanded the trial of those responsible for enforced disappearances, killings, and human rights violations 'committed under state patronage', report agencies.DUCSU raised the demand in a statement signed by DUCSU Vice President (VP) Abu Shadik Kayem, General Secretary (GS) S M Farhad, and...

CA leaves for Rome today to join WFF

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled leave for Rome, the capital city of Italy, today (Sunday) morning to join the 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) that began on October 10 and runs through October 17, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization at its headquarters, reports UNB.In addition...

Syed Manzoorul laid to eternal rest

FE Desk Emeritus Professor of Dhaka University Syed Manzoorul Islam on Saturday was laid to eternal rest at the Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard following a namaz-e-janaza and public mourning.Earlier in the morning, Prof Manzoorul Islam's body had been kept at the base of the Aparajeyo Bangla sculpture on the DU...

CUCSU election to be held using OMR system

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 11 (BSS): Chattogram University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) election will be conducted using an OMR system, with ballot papers featuring candidates' names and numbers.Professor Dr Monir Uddin, chief election commissioner for the CUCSU, hall, and hostel parliament elections, told BSS in an exclusive interview today around 11 am...

DU to hold 'Autumn Festival' Thursday

DU CorrespondentThe University of Dhaka will organise the 'Autumn Festival 1432' on Thursday (October 16) at 3:00 pm at Bakultala on the premises of the Faculty of Fine Arts. The festival is being arranged with the cooperation of the university's Department of Music, Department of Dance, and the Dhaka University...

Canada reaffirms commitment to empowering girls in BD

The High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh has reiterated its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and supporting girls' empowerment as part of the country's global pledge to champion the rights, leadership, and voices of girls worldwide, reports BSS.In a message marking the International Day of the Girl Child, observed...

Bone marrow transplant service restarts at DMCH after 5 years

Bone marrow transplant services have resumed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after five years, reports UNB.Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurated the service on Saturday at the hospital's new 10-storey building.She said, "The transplant services have restarted at DMCH. As service is affordable, it should help poor patients access the...

Prisoner dies at DMCH--

An inmate of Dhaka Central Jail died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in the capital on Saturday, reports UNB.The deceased is Miaz Uddin (60), son of Binod Ali.Inspector Md Faruk, in-charge of DMCH police camp, said Miaz Uddin fell sick at the jail on Friday night and he...

Rain likely today12-10-2025

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Mymensigh, Dhaka and Barishal divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloud skies elsewhere over the country until 6:00...

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurates the 'Modernisation

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurates the 'Modernisation and Re-launch of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit' at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday. — PID

MIST achieves global ranking for the first time

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) has proudly secured a global rank for the very first time in the UK-based higher education evaluation organization, Times Higher Education (THE) 'World University Rankings 2026', reports BSS.The MIST has been ranked in the 1501+ category, marking a remarkable milestone for an...

July Charter signing deferred to Oct 17

Political parties are now scheduled to sign the July Charter, also known as the National Charter, on Oct 17, two days later than initially planned.The Chief Advisor's Office announced the revised date in a statement on Saturday, citing the need to hold the event on a weekend to ensure broader...