National University (NU) has said neither the government nor the university authorities have taken any decision to discontinue any honours (undergraduate)) course of the university, reports BSS.A press release issued by the NU today said this. The press release was...
A Chattogram court has indicted Monir Hossain in a case over the rape of a 3-and-a-half-year-old child in Chairman Ghata of Chattogram's Bakalia, reports bdnews24.comChattogram Metropolitan Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Syeda Hafza Jhuma made the decision on Tuesday.The plaintiff...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a High Court verdict that directed the establishment of an independent secretariat for the Supreme Court within three months.The Appellate Division also fixed June 16 for the next hearing on...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
Three more children have died in the country with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours.During this period, 92 children died after being diagnosed with measles. A total of 631 children have died so far.From 8:00 am on Monday to...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The death reference and the full verdict documents for the approval of the death penalty of two convicts in the case of rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi of the capital's Mirpur area have reached the Supreme...
The Department of Pharmacy of Southeast University organided a workshop on "Genetic and Clinical Data Management" under the HEAT Project aiming to improve knowledge and skills in modern healthcare and biomedical research. The university is implementing a research project titled...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for upholding the values of peace, humanity and work together to build a better and safer world, reports BSS."We believe that a safe and peaceful world can be built through mutual respect, cooperation and...
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Tuesday told parliament that the government is preparing a comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy (2026-2030) to further strengthen the country's cyber security framework, report UNB."The preparation of the 'Cyber Security Strategy...
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday categorically said the government has neither any plan nor any discussion to exclude fundamental subjects such as Bangla, philosophy and history from honours courses, reports BSS.Responding to a question...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered an investigation into why the Khulna Shipyard road development project remains incomplete nearly 13 years after receiving approval, reports bdnews24.com He issued the directive at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)...
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of former Swechchhasebak Dal leader Billal Hossain Talukdar in the capital's Mouchak area, reports UNB.The arrestees are Al Amin, convener of Ward No. 19 Jubo Dal and Riaz, an activist...
CHATTOGRAM, June 9 (BSS): Two people, including a local leader of the Awami League's (AL) women's wing, were detained in Fatikchhari upazila on allegations of producing promotional leaflets for the party, whose activities are currently banned.The detainees are Sumi Akhter,...
MYMENSINGH, June 9 (UNB): An activist of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has been hacked to death by unidentified assailants on Shilashi Mazar Road in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh. while returning home after celebrating his birthday with friends early Tuesday.The...
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Md Shafiqur Rahman speakingat a press conference on 'Shadow budget' for 2026-27 fiscal year at Al Falah Auditorium in the capital's Moghbazar on Tuesday. — Focus Bangla
Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said individuals associated with the Awami League (AL) will be allowed to contest the upcoming local government elections, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and do not campaign...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
United States Ambassador in Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition in Bangladesh parliament Md. Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday when trade and various issues were discussed.Sources said the meeting was held at the Office...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said despite years of what he described as propaganda and narratives against former President Ziaur Rahman, his place in public memory and history remains intact, reports UNBHe made the remarks while speaking...
Mango season is in full swing as traders display fresh mangoes at Badamtoli fruit wholesale market in the capital, where supplies from across the country are arriving daily. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam
At least three people have died after suffering burn injuries while torching a house over the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Pabna Sadar Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.Two of them died at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The government on Tuesday unveiled a broad range of policy initiatives and sectoral achievements spanning energy, health, transport, agriculture, education and public administration, signalling its continued focus on accelerating reforms and expanding infrastructure.Addressing the weekly briefing at the Bangladesh Secretariat,...
Opposition Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed a Tk 8.39 trillion "shadow budget" ahead of the government's spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reports bdnews24.com.The proposal prioritises public administration, law and order, anti-corruption reforms, revenue collection, debt servicing, and investment in education...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
Comprehensive reform of Bangladesh's financial sector, particularly the banking industry, is essential to stabilise the economy and support its gradual recovery, Prof Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), said on Tuesday.He warned that the ongoing...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The government is set to reduce the source tax on local cotton purchases to 0.5 per cent from the current 1.0 per cent, a move aimed at easing input-cost pressures on the country's textile sector.The proposed measure will also extend...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The World Bank's additional US$ 350 million worth of loan guarantee to facilitate Bangladesh's liquefied natural gas (LNG) import payments is expected to be effective from 2027.The additional financing, which was approved on May 15 under the Energy Sector Security...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
Only nine megaprojects have eaten up more than 12 per cent of the next year's development budget while the remaining 1,141 ones get the rest of the allocations, officials said on Monday.The government has set a Tk 3.0 trillion Annual...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved 10 development projects involving a combined cost of Tk 38.91 billion.The approvals came at an ECNEC meeting held at the Bangladesh Secretariat, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in...
YASIR WARDAD | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
Agriculture and rural economic activities have received the second-largest allocation, Tk 100 billion, in the Bangladesh Bank's (BB) newly announced Tk 600-billion stimulus package.The central bank unveiled the package last month to revive economic growth.The package also includes a separate...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-10 00:00:00
Japan will provide an emergency support loan of up to 50 billion yen (approximately US$312 million) to Bangladesh to help strengthen the country's economic resilience and ensure a stable energy supply.The Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan, co-financed by the...
Bangladesh tearaway Nahid Rana has ripped through Australia's middle order as the hosts drew first blood with a comfortable 86-run win in the ODI series opener in Dhaka on Tuesday, marking their first win since the historic 2005 triumph in...
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