Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over North and western part of the country and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning until 6:00 pm today (Monday).Night temperature may...
The deadline to submit applications for admission into the 1st year Honours (Regular) class of Comilla University for the academic year 2025-2026 has been extended for 14 days. Applicants can now apply online until December 31 at any hour.
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Tension escalated at Rajshahi University on Sunday as students locked the offices of six deans, alleging that they continue to hold office despite the expiry of their tenures and their affiliation with the ruling Awami League (AL).The incident occurred around...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) have laid siege to the Vice-Chancellor (VC)'s administrative building, demanding the renaming of two residential halls of the university. They also called for administrative action against DU teachers, officers, and staff,...
Namaz-e-Janaza of six peacekeepers, who were martyred in a barbaric terrorist drone attack on a United Nations peacekeeping mission base in the Abyei area of Sudan on December 13, was held on Sunday at the Central Mosque of Dhaka Cantonment,...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
The undergraduate admission test of the Dhaka University's (DU) Science Unit for the 2025-26 session, previously suspended due to the national mourning, will now be held on December 27, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.A press release, issued by the...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Dhaka University (DU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) organised a rally on Sunday, protesting mob violence across the country, including the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Dash in Mymensingh and the tragic death of 7-year-old Ayesha in a fire...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Speakers at a roundtable called on the government to take urgent measures to ensure public safety amid a worsening law and order situation in the capital and across the country. Referring to the recent shooting of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif...
FE Report | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh has achieved near-universal coverage of improved water sources in schools and healthcare facilities, but a new national survey reveals deep structural weaknesses that threaten the sustainability of these gains. Only a small fraction of institutions allocate dedicated funds to...
Four people have reportedly been injured after an attack on a BNP office in Noakhali's Hatiya upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The incident took place on Saturday evening at Char King Union's Bhairab Bazar, according to Hatiya Police Station chief (OC) Md Saiful...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for submitting applications to deploy local election observers until December 29, ahead of the 13th National Election and referendum.The decision was taken in response to requests from election observer agencies seeking...
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, along with 16 others, report agencies.The court issued the order on Sunday after an application filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC),...
Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed solidarity with the 24-hour ultimatum issued by Inqilab Moncho, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, report agencies.Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar urged the government to clarify its position...
Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal brought out a procession on the campus on Sunday, protesting mob violence across the country. — FE Photo
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has demanded proper investigations and visible punishment for those involved in recent killings and arson and violent attacks acroos the country, report agencies."A series of secret attacks and killings have instilled fear...
Gold prices in Bangladesh climbed to an all-time high on Sunday, with the price of 22-carat gold rising to Tk 218,117 per bhori following a fresh hike announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold...
Two children have died in Dhaka's Moghbazar area after falling ill, with relatives saying they had eaten food ordered from a restaurant that had been stored for several days, reports bdnews24.com.The victims were identified 14-month-old Ilham Chowdhury and his 10-year-old...
Bangladesh team won a total of 11 medals, including one gold, six bronzes, and four technical awards at the 27th International Robot Olympiad held from December 17 to 20 at the Mantra Southport Sharks Convention Centre in Gold Coast, Australia....
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Yields on longer-term treasury bills (T-bills) edged up on Sunday as banks remained reluctant to lock in excess liquidity ahead of the year-end closing and the upcoming national election.The cut-off yield, or interest rate, on the 182-day T-bills rose to...
Narayanganj, Dec 21 (UNB): Three people were killed and one remained missing after a truck and four other vehicles fell into the Dhaleshwari River from a ferry in Baktaboli area of Narayanganj early Sunday.The deceased were identified as Masud Rana,...
Nomination papers have been collected in Bogura on behalf of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia and the party's acting chief, Tarique Rahman, for the parliamentary polls scheduled for Feb 12.Rezaul Karim Badsha, president of BNP's Bogura district unit, said...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
The central bank purchased an additional US$60 million from four banks through an auction on the interbank spot market on Sunday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka stable.The amount was bought under the...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan has hinted at the possibility of further extension of income-tax return-submission deadline, as many registered taxpayers are yet to file their returns digitally.Speaking about the possible extension, Mr. Khan mentioned that...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Sunday said the identities of several individuals involved in the recent arson attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star have been identified and steps are underway to bring them to justice.Speaking to...
The namaj-e-janaza of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Liberation War and first Chief of Air Staff Air Vice-Marshal (Retd) Abdul Karim Khandkar, Bir Uttam, was held at BAF Base Bashar Parade Ground in the city on Sunday afternoon.Chief...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh Railway (BR) has yet to formulate a comprehensive plan to incorporate electric traction in its upcoming development projects, despite a policy-level decision made a decade ago.While over 70 countries have shifted to electric train services, BR remains limited to...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Joint-force operations will resume in a bid to keep the law-and-order situation under control ahead of the national elections, Election Commissioner (EC) Brig. Gen. Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah (Retd.) said on Sunday.He also said the Election Commission (EC) will not...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detected suspicious financial transactions worth over Taka 1.27 billion (127 crore) in bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the main accused in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and...
Fog enveloped parts of the country, including the capital, Dhaka, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasting that the condition will persist for several more days, particularly in the northern and western regions, reports bdnews24.comMeteorologist Md Toriful Newaz Kabir told...
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