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Curbing inflation, mobilising revenue to be among top priorities: Experts

The next political government, formed after the February 12 National Election, may have to address 12 priority issues on a fast-track basis, including curbing inflation and mobilising domestic revenue, experts opined at a seminar on Monday.The first major test would be crisis management, leaving limited scope for articulating long-term vision...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus released a commemorative postage stamp

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus released a commemorative postage stamp and an opening day cover on the occasion of the Victory Day at a ceremony at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla

DUCSU leaders march to Home Ministry for justice

Leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) marched towards the Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital on Monday, demanding the arrest and trial of those responsible for the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.The procession began at around 1:00 pm from in front of...

JCS blocks Shahbag

Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (JCS) has blocked Shahbag intersection, demanding the arrest of those responsible for the gun attack on Sharif Hadi.They also demanded the resignation of Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.Leaders and activists of JCS took position at the Shahbag intersection around 12:30 pm on Monday, causing disruption to the...

Construction likely to begin next year

The construction of a new residential hall for female students at the Dhaka University (DU), funded by the Chinese government, is expected to begin in the first half of next year, according to Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen.He visited the proposed construction site at the playground of Jagannath Hall on Monday...

'Supervisor-Researcher Meet' held at BUP

The Centre for Higher Studies and Research (CHSR) at the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) organised a 'Supervisor-Researcher Meet' on Saturday for its MPhil and PhD researchers of 2024-2025B session. BUP Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam was the chief guest of the event, where BUP high officials were...

Traffic diversions in parts of Dhaka for Victory Day

Traffic will be diverted on parts of Dhaka-Ashulia and Dhaka-Aricha highways from 3:00 am to 9:00 am today (Tuesday), marking the Victory Day, reports UNB.The diversions will be enforced at Gabtoli and Baipail points to facilitate Victory Day programmes and ensure smooth movement around the National Martyrs' Memorial area in...

Metro services to be suspended for 40 mins today

Metro rail services will be suspended for 40 minutes on today (Tuesday) to ensure the safety of paratroopers during the Victory Day celebrations, reports UNB.Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) announced on Monday that the suspension will be from 11:50am to 12:30pm.A para jump is scheduled at Tejgaon Puratan Airport...

Commuters had to suffer heavily

Commuters had to suffer heavily, as vehicles remained standstill for long on the busy main road at Kakrail, like many other thoroughfares, following various programmes in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo

Weather (2025-12-16)

Weather may remain dry wit partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Monday). Light fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Tuesday at 31.7 degrees Celsius...