'Complete faith and trust in Almighty Allah' to be restored in Constitution, if BNP elected

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the phrase "complete faith and trust in Almighty Allah," which was included in the Constitution's preamble and fundamental principles during President Ziaur Rahman's tenure, was later removed.He said the BNP would...

Without using the nearby U-loop (seen in the background), vehicles make U-turns

Without using the nearby U-loop (seen in the background), vehicles make U-turns on a busy road through a gap in the road divider near the BTV Bhaban in Rampura area of the city on Saturday, disrupting traffic flow. — FE...

Employers prioritise problem-solving skills over grades

Securing employment based solely on academic results has become increasingly difficult as employers now prioritise problem-solving abilities, said Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser of the Interim Government for the Ministries of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Power, Energy...

Well-off banks parking surplus funds into state-guaranteed securities

Standing deposit facility (SDF) interest cut cannot dent affluent banks' reliance on the state-guaranteed securities as they are hugely investing surplus funds in the deposit window despite lower gains.Officials and money-market analysts say the demand on the interbank call-money market...

Bangladesh garment export to EU confronting crowding-out effect

Bangladesh's garment export to the European Union faces crowding-out effect as major competitors, hitting US tariff walls, are making forays into the country's largest shipment destination, exporters say. China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Pakistan have incrementally raised their concentration on the...

ISU hosts seminar on essential skills

A seminar titled "Essential Skills for a Successful Textile Engineer" was organised by the ISU Textile Club at International Standard University (ISU) on Thursday at the university's Mohakhali campus, says a statement. The event aimed to enhance students' professional skills...

Election becoming an inevitable process in country: Debapriya

RAJSHAHI, Nov 15: Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has said that national elections in Bangladesh are gradually becoming an inevitable process."The upcoming polls will be timely, participatory and credible, ultimately contributing to the...

Nabanna Utsab to be held at DU today

To present the heritage of the ancient Bengali New Year to the new generation, the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) is organising a special Nabanna Utsab this time. The event will take place today (Sunday --1st Agrahayan, 16 November),...

Prothom Alo marks 27th founding anniversary

Bangla daily Prothom Alo celebrated its 27th founding anniversary through a grand programme at Radisson Hotel in the city on Saturday. "Truth is Courage"-this was the theme of Prothom Alo's anniversary celebration this year. Guests began arriving from the afternoon....

Rab, DB present differing motives behind killing

Law-enforcement agencies on Saturday presented differing narratives over the gruesome killing of Rangpur-based trader Ashraful Haque, whose dismembered body was discovered in two plastic drums near the High Court in Dhaka on Thursday last.The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and the...

July memorial set on fire in Pirojpur, two police officers withdrawn

A memorial monument built for the martyrs of the July-August student movement in Pirojpur has been set on fire, report agencies.The July Memorial monument located in the Shaheed Minar premises in the district town was set on fire in the...

JU bans all events after 10pm to maintain peace, security

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY , Nov 15 (UNB): To maintain peace, order, and security on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus, the university's highest policy-making body, the Syndicate, has banned all events after 10:00 pm.The directive was announced in an urgent press release...

22 arrested in Bhanga under Special Powers Act

FARIDPUR, Nov 15 (UNB): Police in Bhanga, Faridpur, have arrested 22 individuals in connection with cases filed under the Special Power Act. The arrests were made over their involvement in connection to separate incidents, including attacks on the police station,...

VPs of DUCSU, CUCSU, RUCSU show up together on same dais

In an unprecedented happening, the elected vice presidents of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU), and Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) shared the same stage at the 'Freshers' Reception' 2025' programme organised by...

No controversial officers will be in leadership roles in next polls: IGP

KHULNA, Nov 15 (UNB): No police officer with a controversial background will be assigned to leadership roles in the upcoming national election, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said on Saturday."Although the list of controversial officers has not been...

BNP to prioritise water-sharing, end 'Indian hegemony': Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said his party will prioritise resolving longstanding water-sharing disputes and putting an end to what he termed 'Indian hegemony' in Bangladesh, reports UNB.Talking to reporters after inspecting a rubber dam built on...

EC to sit with 12 more parties including Jamaat tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) will hold talks tomorrow (Monday) with 12 more registered political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of its ongoing dialogue ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election, report agencies.The dialogue that began on Thursday will take...

Parwar warns of crisis if polls follow old manners

KHULNA, Nov 15 (BSS): Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami and former MP Mia Golam Parwar has said the nation could face severe consequences if the upcoming national election is conducted in the same manner as the 2014, 2018 and 2024 polls.Speaking...

The photo shows a large section of participants in the International Khatme Nubuwwat Grand Council

The photo shows a large section of participants in the International Khatme Nubuwwat Grand Council at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday. — FE photo

Chattogram Samiti-Dhaka elects new president, general secretary

In the 2026-2027 executive term elections of the Chattogram Samiti-Dhaka, the council led by Dr. Chowdhury Mahmud Hasan and Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury secured full-panel victory as they were elected without contest. Dr. Choudhury Mahmood Hasan and Mozammel Haque Chowdhury...

Sylhet farmers expect good T-Aman yield

OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, Nov 15: With no natural disasters similar to flood, or droughtaffecting transplanted Aman (T-Aman) fields in Sylhet this year, farmers are expecting a good yield, as the harvesting is set to begin in full swing in less than...

Four children drown in Nilphamari, Jhenaidah, Manikganj

A total of four children drowned in ponds of Nilphamari, Jhenaidah and Manikganj districtson Saturday, reports BSS.In Nilphamari, two minor girls drowned in a pond of Nilphamari Government College on Saturday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Safrin Jannat, 07, daughter...

18 years on, coastal districts still bear the scars of Cyclone Sidr

Eighteen years have passed since Super Cyclone Sidr slammed into Bangladesh's southern coast on this day in 2007, leaving behind a trail of devastation that still haunts thousands of coastal families. Reports UNB.Striking at nightfall on November 15, Sidr tore...

Houses for the landless lie in disrepairs for two decades

MANIKGANJ, Nov 15: The Uttar Jamsha Ashrayan Project in Singair upazila of Manikganj, once a beacon of hope for the landless, widowed, and underprivileged families, now tells a story of long neglect and human suffering. Established in 2003 with 60...

DRU Media Cricket to begin Nov 18

Fortune Barisal-DRU Media Cricket will begin at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium on November 18 (Tuesday), reports BSS.A total of forty-eight media houses, divided into eight groups, will compete in knockout format, organized by Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) and sponsored...

Habibur hits fastest T20 century as a Bangladeshi batter

Bangladesh A opener Habibur Rahman stormed his way into the record books on Friday, hitting a 35-ball century against Hong Kong China in Doha to register the fastest T20 hundred by a Bangladeshi cricketer, report agencies.The previous national record belonged...

BRAC University launches 'Vitalizers 3.0' to cultivate next generation of business leaders

The BRAC University Business & Economics Forum (BUBeF) has officially announced the launch of its flagship event, X Ceramics presents Vitalizers 3.0 - A National Business Case Competition. Co-sponsored by Neo Aluminium and in association with Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited,...

Are our univs producing graduates with enough English language skills?

Bangladesh's ambition to become a globally competitive economy rests heavily on its university graduates. For these young professionals, English is not just another subject; it is the essential tool for accessing international research, securing high-value jobs, and pursuing higher education...

Who're monitoring the consultancies sending students abroad?

Ratul spent two years and nearly Tk 5.0 million at a private university in Malaysia his consultancy recommended. The firm never mentioned the institution lacked proper accreditation. When he returned to Dhaka with his degree, employers refused to recognise it....

Alibaba denies helping China's military target US

BEIJING, Nov 15 (AFP): Chinese tech giant Alibaba denies helping Beijing target the United States, telling AFP on Saturday that a recent media report was "completely false".The Financial Times reported early Saturday that Alibaba "provides tech support for Chinese military...