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Private universities doing business despite being non-profit: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has observed that despite being non-profitable organisations private universities are doing business. "Private universities, being non-profitable organizations, might not have any motive to earn income; however, they are doing business," said the apex court in the full text of a verdict released recently...

Govt to form permanent commission: Law adviser

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said a powerful permanent commission will be formed to curb enforced disappearance in future, reports BSS."An act would be formulated within a month on the prevention of enforced disappearance," he said while talking to journalists after a meeting with a...

Eid holidays: 390 killed in 379 road crashes

At least 390 people were killed and 1,182 injured in 379 road accidents during the recent Eid-ul-Azha holidays from May 31 to June 14, said Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (JKS) on Monday.It said that there has been a 16.07 per cent increase in deaths, a 55.11 per cent in injuries,...

Press Council chief bats for journalist protection law

Bangladesh Press Council (BPC) Chairman Justice AKM Abdul Hakim has stressed the urgent need for enacting a dedicated law to protect journalists, amid rising concerns over unethical practices, misinformation, and political influence in the media landscape."We believe a journalist protection act will be enacted... I personally think there is a...

Body formed to oversee BD nationals’ employment abroad

The interim government has formed an 11-member advisory council committee to look into the overseas employment of Bangladeshis, reports BSS.Adviser to Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry Dr Asif Nazrul was made convener of the committee, according to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday.Seventeen senior secretaries...

Woman found dead in Badda flat

The body of a 27-year-old housewife has been recovered from a rented apartment in the capital's Uttar Badda area, reports UNB.The deceased is Sumi Akter, daughter of Md Hanif Hawlader and Mahinur Begum of Dumki upazila in Patuakhali.Fatema Siddika Soma, sub-inspector of Badda Police Station, said they recovered the body...

One dies of Covid, 25 cases reported in 24hrs

One person died of Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.During the same period, 25 new Covid-19 cases were also reported. With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,504 and total number of...

College girl drowns in Eden College pond

A college girl drowned in a pond of Eden College in the capital's Azimpur area on Monday morning, report agencies. The deceased is Sanjida Khatun Rupa (18), an HSC second year commerce student at Agrani Girls School and College and daughter of Saj Uddin Saju, a resident of Champakoli Lane...

A conscious rickshaw-puller wearing musk

A conscious rickshaw-puller wearing musk amid resurgence of Covid-19, whereas the passenger remaining indifferent to adopting any such cautionary measure. The photo was taken from Dhaka University campus recently. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

Weather (2025-06-17)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00...