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Experts suggest reforms in recruitment, promotion system

Experts and former civil servants have opined that reforming the recruitment, promotion, transfer and posting systems is crucial for bringing discipline and transparency to the administration, reports UNB.They have also emphasised the need for legal and structural changes in these areas to achieve this goal.The interim government has formed a...

Lalon was against all sorts of discrimination: Farida Akter

Terming Lalon Shah as an anti-discriminatory person, Fisheries and Livestock Ministry Adviser Farida Akhter has said Lalon Shah raised his voices against all sorts of discrimination 134 years back, reports BSS."This Bangalee philosopher and Baul saint (Lalon Shah) had spoken against all sorts of discrimination 134 years ago," the adviser...

DU tea stall becomes a beacon of hope for a transgender woman

A humble teashop at Dhaka University's (DU) Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) has become a symbolic journey towards autonomy and reinvention for Priya Khan, the first transgender woman to helm a tea stall on the campus.Her stall is among the 11, which received permission from the authorities to continue operation within the...

Prof Dr Mohammed Farashuddin -

Prof Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, chief adviser and founder vice chancellor of East West University, speaking at an orientation programme for the new students on the university's Aftabnagar campus on Thursday. — Press Release

Amar Desh to hit newsstands again in Dec: Mahmudur Rahman

Defunct Bangla daily The Amar Desh, which was shut down in 2013 by the then Awami League government, is set to hit the newsstands again this year resuming its regular paperback publication.Editor of the daily Mahmudur Rahman came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the National...

Musician Shujeo Shyam passes away

Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendra-famed legendary singer, composer, and music director Shujeyo Shyam died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital at the age of 78, reports UNB.The eminent artist breathed his last around 2:50 am on Friday, his daughter Rupa Manjuri Shyam confirmed to the media.His body...

Two shot in dispute over kitchen market in city

Two men have been shot due to a dispute over the leadership of the Shia Mosque kitchen market committee in capital's Mohammadpur, report agencies.The incident took place on Thursday night in the area surrounding the Shia Mosque, according to Iftekhar Hasan, chief of Mohammadpur Police Station.Witnesses said the miscreants riding...

KU gets new VC, pro-VC, treasurer

KHULNA, Oct 18 (BSS): Khulna University (KU) has got a new vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor and treasurer for the next four years.Prof Dr Md Rezaul Karim, of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline Department of Khulna University, has been appointed as the 13th vice-chancellor (VC) of the university for the next four years...

Abdul Malek new khatib of Baitul Mukarram mosque

Mufti Abdul Malek, an Islamic law and Hadith scholar, has been appointed Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, reports bdnews24.com.The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced his appointment in a statement on Friday. He replaced Waliur Rahman, who took the reins after Khatib Ruhul Amin disappeared following the fall of...

12th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed

The 12th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed, a local organiser of the Liberation War, will be observed today (Saturday), says a press release.Marking the day, a doa mahfil will be held at his village home in Khaishakhali under Shibpur upazilla of Narsingdi.His family members have requested all to pray for...

Weather (2024-10-19)

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain...