Gazette of legal aid services ordinance published
Bangladesh interim government in its bid to amend the Legal Aid Services Act, 2000, has issued the gazette of Legal Aid Services (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
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Path to justice or crisis
THE Legal Aid Act 2025, which mandates mediation before filing certain types of cases, is a significant reform aimed at alleviating the severe backlog in the justice delivery system. The government鈥檚 rationale is to promote speedy resolution, reduce costs and enhance the effectiveness of legal aid services, citing that a high percentage of disputes can be resolved...
Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters as Alcaraz braces for Rublev test
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a battling Elise Mertens to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz geared up for a tricky test against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev.
Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out in tears, Sinner into last 16
Barbora Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma Navarro, while men's top seed Jannik Sinner crushed Pedro Martinez to reach the last 16 on Saturday.
Alcaraz into Wimbledon last 16 as Sabalenka outlasts Raducanu
Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.
Changes in public service ordinance approved
The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved amendments to the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, replacing 鈥榙ismissal or termination鈥� as the maximum penalty for proven misconduct with 鈥榤andatory retirement鈥� for government employees...
Djokovic routs Evans to step up history bid at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova seeks to prolong her love affair with the All England Club.
Tarvet won't turn pro yet, despite pushing Alcaraz at Wimbledon
British amateur Oliver Tarvet said facing Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon was the 鈥榤ost special day鈥� of his life, but the world number 733 has no intention of turning professional just yet.
Home-grown players delight Wimbledon fans on hunt for 'new Andy Murray'
Host nation Britain is hungry for its next big tennis star to emerge at Wimbledon after two-time champion Andy Murray's retirement last year, with Jack Draper leading a new generation of home men's players.
BUET鈥檚 2-day Club Fest 2025 concludes
The two-day Club Fest-2025 of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology was concluded on the central cafeteria premises of the university on Wednesday...
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� returns to Darwin for T20 tournament
The Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� team will return to Darwin in Australia to participate in the 2025 Top End T20 Series, confirmed the Northern Territory Cricket on Tuesday.
Alcaraz survives scare, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day
Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the second round on the hottest opening day in the tournament's history.
Tearful Jabeur forced to retire from Wimbledon first-round clash
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur broke down in tears before retiring from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.
EC seeks public opinion on draft code banning posters
The Election Commission on Sunday invited public opinion by July 10on the final draft of the revised Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2025 that proposed ban on posters...
AIBPLC observes Int鈥檒 MSME Day
All branches and sub-branches of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Sunday celebrated International MSME Day-2025, said a press release...
Fearless Alcaraz has third Wimbledon title in his sights
Carlos Alcaraz believes conquering his fear factor has given him the confidence to chase a landmark third successive Wimbledon title.
Prime Bank honours SMEs
Prime Bank PLC recognised seven of its entrepreneur clients from across the country for their outstanding contributions on the occasion of World MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Day 2025...
Aga Khan Academy students win SAEC competition
A group of students of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka won the Australian government鈥檚 Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 Bangladesh competition...
3-day int鈥檒 textile expo begins
The 16th edition of Intex Bangladesh Expo 2025 began on Wednesday at International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital...
Government employees to observe 2-hour work abstention at Secretariate today
Employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat will observe a two-hour work abstention on Monday demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025...
10 Bangladeshi cos participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Some 10 Bangladeshi companies are participating in the three-day 鈥楪lobal Sourcing Expo Sydney 2025鈥� at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia...
Glenrich wins first place at STEM Innovation League 2025
Glenrich International School, Satarkul, has recently secured 1st prize in the engineering category at the STEM Innovation League 2025 held at American International School Dhaka...
Govt employees resume protest at Secretariat
Government employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday resumed their protest, demanding the immediate repeal of the recently promulgated government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 that made the process of dismissal of the public servants for misconduct less complicated...
Professor Yunus, the crown, and diplomatic impropriety!
PROFESSOR Muhammad Yunus鈥檚 recent visit to London, marked by the distinguished honour of receiving the King Charles III Harmony Award 2025, was a moment of significance鈥攏ot only for him personally but also for the Bangladeshis and the wider global community who value peace, equity, and sustainable development. It also, perhaps unintentionally, served as...
Bangladesh leads South Asia in gender equality: WEF report
Bangladesh has once again emerged as the frontrunner in gender equality in South Asia, ranking 24th globally with a gender parity score of 77.5 per cent, in the World Economic Forum鈥檚 Global Gender Gap Index 2025...
Yunus gets Harmony Award
King Charles III on Thursday conferred the 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� on chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, recognising his lifelong efforts to promote peace, sustainability and harmony between people and the environment.
Yunus to receive 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� today
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will receive the prestigious 鈥楬armony Award 2025鈥� today from King Charles III.
Alcaraz beat Sinner in epic French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday.
Toffee to stream WTC 2025
Toffee App, Banglalink's digital entertainment platform, will broadcast the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027, Banglalink said in a press release on Tuesday.
Government employees continue protests at Secretariat
The government employees at the secretariat continued their protests on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of newly promulgated Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 that allows dismissal of public servants for misconduct in an easier way...