Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature...
The second death anniversary of AKM Mustaque Ali, one of the founding Executive Directors of INCIDIN Bangladesh, was observed on Saturday, says a press release.INCIDIN Bangladesh, a rights-based civil society organisation working on promoting human rights along with the rights...
MANIKGANJ, June 21 (UNB): A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Charkhand Golora area of Manikganj Sadar Upazila on Saturday.The deceased is Tara Mia, 35, son of Moslem Mia of Jagir Union in Manikganj sadar upazila.
Arman Hossen, DU | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
"I no longer eat from the hall canteen because the food is unhygienic. It's difficult, but I cook for myself. The condition of the food in the hall canteen is so poor that anyone used to home-cooked meals wouldn't be...
FE Report Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has achieved the first place among all public universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Ranking 2025.The reputed UK-based education magazine Times Higher Education (THE) published the ranking on its...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
Leaders of the Democratic Rights Committee (DRC) on Saturday demanded that the government should cancel the decision to grant a lease on New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port.They made the demand at an event titled 'Why it is...
FE REPORT Students of United International University (UIU) will observe a fresh blockade programme today (Sunday) to realise their demands including withdrawing expulsion of 41 students of the university.Earlier the students blocked Natun Bazar intersection in the capital at around...
FE REPORTEconomists and private sector leaders have warned that the contractionary fiscal and monetary stance in the budget for the next fiscal year aimed at curbing inflation may jeopardize broader objectives such as restoring economic stability, increasing incomes, and reducing...
Police on Friday arrested four members of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a student wing of the Awami League, with explosives and domestic weapons from different parts of the capital city, reports BSS.The arrestees were identified as Md Shukkar...
FENI, June 21 (UNB): A case has been filed against two people including a local student coordinator July movement after an audio clip surfaced revealing a demand for Tk 1.0 million (10 lakh) bribe in exchange for a government job,...
A Dhaka court on Saturday ordered to send former Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Iqbal Bahar to jail in connection with hawker Shahinur Begum murder case of Jatrabari Thana, reports BSS.Police produced the former Additional IGP before the...
BNP is set to file a case on Sunday against former Chief Election Commissioners and other commissioners who oversaw the 10th, 11th and 12th national elections, reports UNB.A three-member BNP delegation, led by party Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, will...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said it is not possible to hold a national election without the government's cooperation despite the Election Commission's constitutional independence, reports UNB."No matter how independent the EC is said to be,...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks last year, saying it has shown the extent of looting by the Awami League's (AL) corrupt elements...
FE Report | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Oikka Parishad has announced a pen-down programme once again for June 23, rejecting the newly-formed committee on amendment to the ordinance, meant for bifurcating the revenue board.At a press conference at NBR premises on...
FE Report | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The country recorded one more death from dengue and 352 new infections in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning, while Chattogram reported its second Covid-related fatality of the year alongside six new cases.According to the Directorate General of Health...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The World Bank (WB) has approved $500 million in budget support to help improve trust in Bangladesh's public institutions through increased accountability and transparency; and enhance corporate governance and stability in the financial sector.The Strengthening Governance and Institutional Resilience Development...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has been declared closed for an indefinite period amid ongoing student protests demanding campus safety and residential facilities.The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the Academic Council on Saturday, said a press release issued...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
Research and knowledge management continue to receive the smallest share of climate-related funding in Bangladesh, underscoring the need for greater attention and investment in this critical area in order to ensure sustainable development, experts say. Among the 25 ministries and...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The finance ministry has turned down a proposal from the Power Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources to convert the Bangladesh Power Development Board's (BPDB) outstanding loan of Tk 566 billion to a subsidy, citing excessive...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Bank has recommended immediate revoking of the interim approval for the scam-hit mobile financial service (MFS)-provider Nagad and its restructuring as a subsidiary of a state-owned bank for the time being.If restructured, Bangladesh Bank and the designated state-run...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh prepares to receive prospective higher Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) under its broader strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness amid challenges linked to its graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status and forex constraints. The government moves for action on intelligence...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-22 00:00:00
The government may scrap the entire black money-whitening facility at the advisory council meeting scheduled for today.The council is set to approve an amended Finance Ordinance 2025 by abolishing existing facility to invest undisclosed money in land and house properties...
Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a US Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing the world's largest retailer of ignoring warning signs that fraudsters used its money transfer services to fleece consumers out of hundreds of millions...
Workshop on 'Progression towards Smart Bangladesh Development Bank PLC' A workshop on 'Progression towards Smart Bangladesh Development Bank PLC' was held at the Training Institute of the bank in Dhaka on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by Md Jashim Uddin,...
Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has said the government is focusing on four key priorities to ensure business-friendly environment."BIDA and BEZA are focusing on four main...
The budget utilisation rate for social protection in Bangladesh has improved in recent years, largely due to the implementation of a comprehensive social security framework, although the average utilisation remains around 85 per cent of the original allocation, reports UNB.Larger...
Minor boy drowns in bucket waterGAIBANDHA, June 21: A minor boy tragically drowned in water kept in a bucket at Goyalpara village under Palashbari upazila of the district on Saturday. The deceased was Salman Farsi, son of Manik Miah of...
RAJSHAHI, June 21 (BSS):'Nakshi Kantha', a traditional embroidered quilt, has found a place among the urban middle and upper-class people in recent years.These embroidered quilts, once made for domestic use, have evolved into a flourishing cottage industry, empowering women and...
NARAIL, June 21 (UNB): Torrential rains have caused a major road collapse in the Jalalsi area of the Lohagara-Nahata regional road under Lohagara upazila in Narail, severing a vital transport link and creating immense hardship for local residents.The incident occurred...
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