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RUCSU: JCD declares panel

RAJSHAHI, Sept 7, 2025 (BSS): The Rajshahi University (RU) unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its 23-member panel to contest in the upcoming RU Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election.JCD Central Organising Secretary Amanullah Aman formally announced the panel at a programme at the RU Central Shaheed Minar...

Record number of women run for executive posts

RU CORRESPONDENTAs many as 34 female students submitted nomination papers for executive posts of Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, marking the highest number of women's participation in 15 elections, 14 of which, according to available information, were held during 1964 to 1989.Among them are independent contenders as well...

UNDP reinstates Jaya Ahsan as Goodwill Ambassador for third term

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reinstated actress and social activist Jaya Ahsan as its Goodwill Ambassador for Bangladesh, marking her third consecutive term in the role since her initial appointment in 2022, reports UNB.She will serve in this voluntary role for the next one year.As Goodwill Ambassador, Jaya...

JU teacher Jannatul dies on polls duty

Savar, Sept 12 (UNB): The namaz-e-janaza of Jannatul Ferdous, assistant professor at Jahangirnagar University's Department of Fine Arts who died while on election duty, was held on the university campus after Jumma prayers on Friday.The janaza took place at the central playground attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Kamrul Ahsan, teachers from...

‘Thief’ dies after falling ill in custody

A man detained on suspicion of theft has died after being handed over to the police in Tongi, Gazipur, reports bdnews24.com.Roni Mia, 30, was declared dead by doctors at Gazipur's Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital around 9:30pm on Thursday, said Tongi West Police Station chief Harun-or Rashid.Roni lived with...

Police arrest 2,337 people in 24 hours

FE REPORT A total of 2,337 individuals were arrested on different charges across the country during police special raids in the 24 hours to early Friday morning, according to Assistant Inspector General (Media) AHM Sahadat Hossain of Police Headquarters.He said 1,809 have cases pending against them, while 528 were nabbed...

SI returns Tk 50,000 to owner

FE REPORTA Shahjahanpur Police Station sub-inspector returned Tk 50,410 to its owner, who said he lost his bundle of cash on his way to office.Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said that Sub-Inspector (SI) Ashiqur Rahman found the money in front of Noor Sanitary (opposite to Sohag...

BD needs to focus on multimodal transport network, opine experts

FE REPORT Bangladesh should focus more on freight transportation routes for faster and reliable movement of the merchandise at home and abroad, said speakers at a programme on Friday.Establishing multimodal transportation system with special attention to naval ways is also vital in this regard. The country can also learn from...

BRACU holds seminar to raise awareness on prostate cancer

BRAC University's (BRACU) School of Pharmacy organised a seminar, poster presentations and a quiz competition on the Merul Badda campus in Dhaka on Thursday to educate students about prostate cancer, especially about the importance of diagnosing the disease, according to a press release.Dr Arman Reza Chowdhury, senior consultant, Radiation Oncology,...

Rain likely today13-09-2025

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