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Tensions heighten on RU campus after scuffle over ward quota

RAJSHAHI, Sept 20: Rajshahi University (RU) plunged into a state of chaos on Saturday afternoon as tensions over reinstatement of the "ward quota" sparked confrontations between students, teachers and administration officials.The incident unfolded around 5:00pm on the veranda of Juberi Building, where students confronted university authorities, leading to scuffles. At...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus posed with the July Memorial Museum building persons

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus posed with the July Memorial Museum building persons after a meeting with them at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Saturday. — PID

UGC takes steps to address teacher shortage in public universities: SMA Faiz

ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Sept 20 (UNB): The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof SMA Faiz has assured that all vacant teaching positions in public universities across the country will be filled as quickly as possible.He made the remarks while delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural ceremony of a two-day fresher...

Special trains on Dhaka-Ctg, Dhaka-Cox's Bazar routes during Durga Puja

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 20(BSS): Bangladesh Railway (BR) has announced plans to operate four pairs of special trains on the Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Cox's Bazar routes during the upcoming Durga Puja holidays.The decision aims to accommodate the increased number of passengers during the festive season. Of the special services, three pairs will run...

Four of a family suffer burns in AC explosion in city

Four members of a family suffered burn injuries after an air-conditioner (AC) exploded in their house in the capital on Saturday. The explosion occurred at Dhalpur Bou Bazar in Jatrabari area at around 1:30 am.The injured were identified as Tuhin Hossain (38), his wife Iba Aktar (30), and their two...

DB arrests three with 70,000 yaba, 52 kg hashish

Detective Branch (DB) police members of Motijheel circle arrested three people along with 70,000 pieces contraband yaba tables and 52 kg hashish from the capital's Jatrabari area. The arrestees were: Md Shariat Ullah (43), Md Rahim Badsha (36), and Md Delwar Hossin Liton (43).According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), a...

Police arrest three BCL, BSL men in city

Police arrested two leaders of banned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and one activist of Bangabandhu Sainik League (BSL) in the capital's Khilgaon area. The arrestees were Arifur Rahman Akash, general secretary of ward no-9, and Tahmidul Hasan, general secretary of ward no-8 under Motijheel thana unit of BCL; and...

Durga Puja will be held unhindered: Home Adviser

MUNSHIGANJ, Sept 20 (BSS): Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure peaceful and festive celebrations of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community."Durga Puja will be celebrated across the country in a peaceful and...

Pregnant woman, son found dead in Faridpur

Faridpur, Sep 19 (UNB): A pregnant woman and her five-year-old son were found dead on Friday evening in Purbokandi village of Krishnapur union under Faridpur Sadar upazila.The deceased were identified as Sumaya Akter, 22, who was expecting a cesarean delivery on September 26, and her son Huzaifa, the only child...

‘Integrated efforts crucial to ensure safe cyberspace for women, children’

RAJSHAHI, Sept 20 (BSS): Speakers at a workshop in Rajshahi on Saturday unequivocally called for an integrated effort from all government and non-government organizations concerned to ensure safe cyberspace for women and children.Simultaneously, a multi-pronged approach consisting of enhanced digital literacy for all users, robust legal frameworks and increased law...

Commandant and other officials of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)

Commandant and other officials of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) in Dhaka Cantonment took part in a photo session with the participant haematologists after a workshop on flow cytometry there on Friday. — ISPR

Weather (2025-09-21)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm...