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No end in sight to river grab, pollution as yet

THE River Buriganga, the ecological lifeline of Dhaka, faces a slow death. The photograph that ¶¶Òõ¾«Æ· published on October 30 shows unabated encroachment on the river land and the unchecked dumping of polythene bags and rubbish in the river at Islambagh in Dhaka. Untreated liquid industrial effluents discharged into the river indiscriminately has left...

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Needs of students with disabilities

INCLUSIVE education is a transformative approach where all students, regardless of their physical, mental, or social disabilities, are provided equal opportunities to learn within the same educational environment. This system values the diversity of learners by recognising their varying needs, ensuring that every student receives the education they require to...

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Govt should bust nexus of tycoons close to Hasina

POWERFUL business tycoons, who had been close to the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, have swindled $17 billion off the banking sector, as the Bangladesh Bank government has said in an interview with the Financial Times, during the 15 years of the authoritarian regime of the Awami League. The central banker is reported to have said that the tycoons...

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The case for Jamaat’s apology

SHOULD Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami be permitted to engage in politics without first addressing its role in the 1971 liberation war? This question takes on heightened significance in light of the 2024 mass uprising. If Jamaat is sincere about its desire to participate in the current political landscape, offering an apology appears essential. Without such...

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Bangladesh fail to qualify for finals

Bangladesh failed to qualify for the finals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025 after they lost 3-2 to Afghanistan in their final Group B match of the qualifiers at the Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh on Sunday...

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Bangladesh hit Macau for seven

Midfielder Nazmul Huday Faysal scored four goals as Bangladesh crushed Macau 7-0 to earn their second consecutive win in the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers at the Prince Stadium in...

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Bangladesh prevail over Philippines

Bangladesh earned a solitary goal win over the Philippines in their second match of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers at the National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Wednesday.

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Hearing on legality of 15th amendment Oct 30

The rule hearing on the legality of the 15th amendment that scrapped the provision of caretaker government system in the constitution of Bangladesh will be held at the High Court in Dhaka on October 30.

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Bangladesh lose to 10-man Cambodia

Bangladesh made a dismal start in the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers when they lost to 10-man Cambodia 1-0 in their Group B opener at the National Sports Complex in...

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Bangladesh face Cambodia today

Bangladesh will take on hosts Cambodia in their AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers match at the National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh today.

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Examining legitimacy of 1972 constituent assembly

RECENT debates in Bangladesh have centred on whether the country needs a new constitution or if minor amendments to the existing one would suffice. Before we assess the legality and...

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Repair, replacement to cost Tk 18.86cr

Officials at the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited on Tuesday said that the repair and replacement cost of the two damaged metro rail stations at Mirpur-10 and...

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Abu Sayeed passes NTRCA written test

Md Abu Sayeed, who was shot dead by police during the anti-discrimination student movement on July 16, has passed the written test of the 18th Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority...

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Relocation of utility services causes tailback

The relocation of the lines of the utility services for the construction of mass rapid transit line 1, the first underground metro rail system in Bangladesh, is causing traffic congestion at different points in the capital...

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Police Act and colonial legacy

THE Police Act 1861, originally enacted during British colonial rule over the Indian subcontinent, still governs the police in Bangladesh in the 21st century. Designed to consolidate British power following the Great Rebellion of 1857, the Act prioritised maintaining colonial control over protecting citizens’ rights. It created a hierarchical police structure to...

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A possible defreezing

SINCE the ouster of the Hasina-led government, Bangladesh has strongly indicated that it wants to strengthen relations between the two countries to ensure a democratic South Asia while also resolving the issue of the liberation war of 1971 with Pakistan. Bangladesh-Pakistan relations were strained during Hasina’s 15-year rule. However, the leadership...

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Habibur elected CSE chairman

The board of directors of the Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC elected AKM Habibur Rahman as chairman of the port city bourse in line with the Exchanges Demutualisation Act, 2013...

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Bangladesh finish as runners-up 

Bangladesh had to remain content with runners-up place as they lost to defending champions India 2-0 in the final of the SAFF Under-17 Championship 2024 at the...