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Swapon alleges widespread irregularities in 2022 World Cup broadcast deal

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday alleged widespread corruption in Bangladesh's acquisition of the broadcasting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, claiming BTV had spent Tk 980 million on the rights under the previous government through intermediary deals, with transactions totalling around Tk 1400 million, reports...

Four more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours -

A sharp rise in measles and related symptoms continues to take a heavy toll on children across the country, with four more deaths and 1,051 new cases recorded in a single day.Four children died exhibiting measles-like symptoms over the 24 hours until Sunday morning, according to the latest daily update...

Afroza launches 'One Child, One Tree' programme

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Sunday inaugurated the "One Child, One Tree" programme in Manikganj, calling for collective efforts to build a greener and better liveable Bangladesh for future generations, reports BSS.The programme was inaugurated at Nabagram Government Primary School in Manikganj Sadar upazila with the objective...

Students and their guardians hold a human chain programme

Students and their guardians hold a human chain programme in front of the National Press Club in the city on Saturday protesting non-publication of the results of the Primary Scholarship Examination-2025 held at the Motijheel Government Primary School, depriving 903 examinees from 44 reputed primary schools. — FE photo

Tributes paid to Humayun Ahmed on 14th death anniv

The 14th death anniversary of eminent playwright, novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed was observed across the country on Sunday through various commemorative programmes, reports UNB.Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Bengali literature, Humayun Ahmed passed away on July 19, 2012, at the age of 63,...

Second int'l confce on July Uprising held at DU

The Second International Conference on the July Uprising (ICJR-2 2026) was held at the University of Dhaka (DU) on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of the July Uprising. This year's conference was organised under the theme, "Legacy of the July Uprising 2024: Accountability, Reform and the Future of Bangladesh."The...

Two missing people found alive

Two people who went missing after a trawler sank in the Buriganga River following a collision with a launch at Shyambazar Ghat in the capital's Sadarghat area were later found alive.Warehouse Inspector of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters media cell Anwarul Islam said that the Cumilla-bound trawler...

JU launches live bus tracking system

Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) on Sunday officially launched a live tracking system for all university transport services, aiming to modernise the campus transportation network and ensure a more efficient commuting experience for students.The initiative, introduced under the slogan "Smart Transport, Smart Campus," was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr...

HC rules over appointment of female morgue attendants

The High Court (HC) on Sunday issued a rule asking why directives should not be issued to appoint female morgue attendants (doms) to conduct autopsies on the bodies of women, reports BSS.A High Court division bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Md Ashif Hasan passed the order after holding...