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RU divided over ward quota, many teachers oppose it

Academic and administrative activities at Rajshahi University (RU) remained halted on Tuesday also amid the ongoing protests by teachers, officers, and staff over the alleged humiliation of teachers regarding the issue of ward quota, a system that reserves admission seats for children of university employees.Classes and examinations were suspended, as...

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus handing over gifts to the family members of Didarul Islam, a member of the NYPD

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus handing over gifts to the family members of Didarul Islam, a member of the NYPD - who was recently killed by a gunman, at a hotel in New York, US, on Tuesday. — PID

Southeast Univ Trust holds 139th meeting

The 139th board meeting of Southeast University (SEU) Trust was held at the university's permanent campus in Tejgaon, Dhaka on Monday. SEU Trust Chairman Rezaul Karim presided over the meeting, attended by its board of trustees (BoT) members along with the university management.During the meeting, the BoT discussed a range...

Abid, Umama, Kader accuse DU admin of negligence

Abidul Islam Khan, Abdul Kader, and Umama Fatema, defeated vice-president (VP) candidates of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, accused the DU administration of negligence in addressing alleged irregularities in the polls.They raised the allegations after meeting DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Niaz Ahmed Khan on Tuesday.Abidul Islam Khan, VP...

Victims' families demand justice, compensation

Families of those killed and injured in the July 21 plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara demanded justice, compensation and rehabilitation on Tuesday, reports UNB.Grieving parents, relatives, and guardians at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club described the immense suffering they continue to endure, and...

Two more victims die, death toll reaches five

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 23 (BSS): Two more people, who were critically injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a warehouse in Chandanaish upazila, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS) in Dhaka on Tuesday morning, family members confirmed.The deceased were identified as Md Harun,...

Tongi blast: one fireman dies

A fireman, who sustained cent per cent burn injuries in the explosion of a chemical warehouse in Tongi, Gazipur on Monday, died at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS) on Tuesday afternoon, reports BSS.The deceased, Shamim Ahmed (42), hailed from Netrokona. He is survived by his wife...

Weather (2025-09-24)

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

'Open fire with maximum force'

Former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman instructed police to open fire with maximum force to protect their lives, property, and those of the public during the July-August 2024 uprising.He issued the directive via a wireless message on July 17, 2024. An audio recording of the message was played at...