Calls grow for repeal of repressive laws at discussion on press freedom
Speakers at a discussion marking World Press Freedom Day on Sunday underscored the urgent need for ensuring press freedom, repeal of repressive laws, and end to harassment of journalists.Despite improvement in Bangladesh's ranking in the global press freedom index, they called for greater accountability from both political actors and media...
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Govt working on act to protect journalists, says Mahfuz Alam
Though Bangladesh has improved in the ranking of press freedom from 165th to 149th position, media institutions and journalists are still in a vulnerable state in terms of freedom of expression for both media and journalists, speakers said at an event on Sunday.They observed that lack of security of journalists,...
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12kg LPG cylinder price cut by Tk 19
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday reduced the price for a mass-used 12kg LPG cylinder by Tk 19 to Tk 1,431 for May.Consumers can also buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in various cylinder sizes - ranging from 5.5 kg to 45 kg - at proportionately lower prices from...
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BSRM School of Engineering launched at BRACU
BRAC University (BRACU) and BSRM Group of Companies launched the BSRM School of Engineering through a ceremony at the university's Merul Badda campus in the capital recently, marking the first-of-a-kind such collaboration between academia and industry in Bangladesh, said a press release.BSRM Chairman Alihussain Akberali, and BRAC University Board of...
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136th meeting of Southeast University Trust
The 136th meeting of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) in progress at the university's permanent campus in the capital's Tejgaon area recently with SEUT Chairman Rezaul Karim in the chair. — Press Release
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Weather (2025-05-05)
Rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature was recorded on...
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