Govt eyes practical reforms in media, telecom sectors
The government is moving towards a more pragmatic approach to reforms in the media and telecom sectors, aiming to address longstanding structural and regulatory gaps. The focus is expected to be on actionable changes grounded in research rather than theoretical frameworks.The reform push comes as policymakers review existing laws, institutional...
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Three days online classes from next week: Minister
A new hybrid class routine system for students -- with three days of in-person classes and three days online -- will come into effect from next week. Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon disclosed the development while inaugurating a national workshop on incorporating technical courses into the National...
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JU goes eight years without registered graduate election
Despite a statutory requirement to hold elections every three years, Jahangirnagar University (JU) has failed to conduct its registered graduate election for the past eight years, raising concerns about governance and representation in the university's highest decision-making body.According to Section 19(1)(i) of the JU Ordinance, 1973, elections for registered graduate...
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Ex-DGFI chief Mamun Khaled on 3-day remand
A Dhaka court on Thursday placed former director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Lt Gen (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, on a three-day remand in a case lodged over the killing of BNP activist Makbul in 2022, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Mohammad...
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DSCC conducts eviction drive in Gulistan area
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) carried out an eviction drive against illegal makeshift shops in the city's Baitul Mukarram and Gulistan areas on Thursday.During the drive, led by an executive magistrate of DSCC and backed by police personnel, many illegal makeshift shops were removed to reclaim footpaths and reduce...
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Body formed to probe clash between DU students, DMCH interns
Hospital authorities have formed a six-member investigation committee to probe the clash between intern doctors and Dhaka University students at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.The university proctor and the hospital director, along with other officials concerned, held an emergency meeting at the administrative block of DMCH around 10pm on Wednesday to...
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SC announces revised office hours
The Supreme Court (SC) administration has announced a revised schedule for office hours at the Appellate Division, reports BSS.According to a notification signed by Appellate Division Registrar Ashiqul Khabir, official activities of the Appellate Division will now begin at 8:00 am and continue until 3:00 pm.However, court hearing hours at...
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Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam acts as CJ on April 9-16
Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam will act as Chief Justice (CJ) from April 9 to 16, during the Malaysia and Singapore visit of Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, reports BSS."During this time, or till Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury joins his office, Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam will observe the duty of...
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