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TIB concerned over fundamental changes to NHRC Ordinance

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has claimed that the newly-adopted fundamental changes to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025 have placed the commission's formation under direct bureaucratic control, erasing prospects for independence from government influence.TIB expressed deep concern in a statement on Saturday alleging the Cabinet Secretary has been...

BD must focus on tech, edu, skill dev to harness youth dividend

Speakers at a programme on Saturday emphasised that Bangladesh should prioritise technology-based entrepreneurship, time-relevant education, and skill development for youths to fully benefit from the country's demographic dividend.They also highlighted the need to strengthen industry-academia linkages, promote technical education, and foster a positive mindset towards skills development.The observations were made...

Govt to ensure spl security for forefront July warriors: Home Adviser

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said the interim government will implement special security arrangements for the forefront July Warriors following the terror attack on Inqilab Manch spokesperson Osman Hadi, reports BSS."The interim government is fully committed to ensuring the security of the forefront July Warriors. The government is...

DU Arts, Law, Social Sciences unit intake test held

The admission test for the first-year undergraduate programmes of the Arts, Law and Social Sciences faculties of Dhaka University for the 2025-26 academic session was held on Saturday (December 13).The examination took place from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. A total of 107,701 candidates appeared for the test against 2,934...

BGB on alert in Chuadanga, Meherpur after attempted assassination of Hadi

CHUADANGA, Dec 13 (UNB): The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has imposed maximum alert along all borders of Chuadanga and Meherpur districts following the attempted assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha and a potential independent candidate for Dhaka-8.Security has been stepped up to prevent the attackers from fleeing...

BD condemns recent bombing at hospital in Rakhine

Bangladesh has condemned the recent bombing of a hospital in Rakhine and expressed concern over the rising violations of international humanitarian law and escalating violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State.Dhaka conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathy for those affected, said a foreign ministry's press release on...

Elderly woman killed in Jatrabari road crash

An elderly woman has been killed after being hit by a bus while crossing the road in the capital's Jatrabari, reports UNB.The deceased is Anwara Begum (65), daughter of late Nazim Uddin of the Ali area under Bandar Police Station in Narayanganj district. She had been living as a tenant...

Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET)

Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Prof Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin speaking at a programme on the campus on Friday, marking the Mechanical Day-2025.

Weather (2025-12-14)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Light fog may occur at places over the country during early morning.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded...