News in Brief --2024-12-10

Online application for

47th BCS postponed

The online application process for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Examination, which was slated to begin on December 10, 2024, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, according to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). In a press release, the BPSC assured candidates that a revised timeline for the application process would be announced soon, pending necessary approvals. Initially, the application period was scheduled to run from December 10 to December 31, 2024, closing at 11:59 pm. Applicants have been advised to monitor updates on the official BPSC website (www.bpsc.gov.bd) or Teletalk Bangladesh Limited's portal (bpsc.teletalk.com.bd), where the official notice has been published.— UNB

DMP files 1,816 cases for

breaching traffic rules

The traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,816 cases during drives against traffic rule violators on Sunday. Besides, 38 vehicles were impounded and 41 others were towed during the drives conducted in different parts of the capital. — UNB

Five KUET teachers suspended

over irregularities

Khulna, Dec 9: Five teachers of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) have been suspended, after allegations of their involvement in illegal recruitment and promotion rackets were proven to be true upon investigation. The decision was made during the university's 95th syndicate meeting held December 5th, as stated in a letter issued on Monday. The suspended teachers are Dr. Masrura Mostafa, professor in the Department of Humanities and Business; Dr. Subrata Talapatra, professor in the IEM Department; Dr. Md. Ikramul Haque, associate professor in the BECM Department; Nibhin Mandal, assistant professor in the ESE Department; and Shahriar Roman, assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Business. — UNB