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DUCSU POLLS: Sadik voices concern over code of conduct violation

Bangladesh Chhatra Shibir-backed Oikyabaddha Shikkharthi Jote’s vice president candidate for DUCSU elections, Abu Sadik Kayem, expressed his concern that some candidates were distributing campaigning materials, including leaflets and panels’ candidate lists, within 100 yards of the polling centre.

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DUCSU POLLS: Baker alleges ballot manipulation

Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad-backed Baishamyabirodhi Shikkharthi Sangsad panel’s general secretary candidate for DUCSU elections, Abu Baker Mojumder on Tuesday, at a press briefing in front of the TSC centre at about 12:00pm, alleged that ballot manipulation was going on.

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DUCSU POLLS: Panels allege failing to field polling agents

Nuzia Rasin Rasha, the common room, reading room and cafeteria secretary candidate from Protirodh Parishad panel for DUCSU elections, alleged on Tuesday noon that their polling agents could not enter into several centres in time because the election authority didn’t provide them with their specific identity cards.

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DUCSU POLLS: Voting begins amid enthusiasm

Voting in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall union elections began on Tuesday morning in eight polling centres on the DU campus amid a peaceful atmosphere.

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VP aspirant files writ petition seeking reinstatement of candidacy

Amartya Ray John, a vice-president aspirant in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, filed a writ petition with the High Court on Monday, seeking reinstatement of his candidacy and inclusion of his name in the voter list...

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DUCSU elections today after 6-year gap

All preparations have been made for holding the much-awaited elections to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall unions today -- after a six-year gap -- amid heightened security measures on the campus.

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BCL leader handed over to police at RUET

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology authorities on Monday handed over a leader of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of Awami League, to the police after he came to the campus to attend classes...

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Badruddin Umar — taller than life

I ONCE asked Shahriar Kabir: ‘As children, you were our favourite fiction writer. How did such a creative soul become entangled in such barren, uncreative circles?’...

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Rights, protection for informal sector workers demanded

Trade union leaders and labour rights activists on Monday urged the government to ensure labour rights and protection for informal sector workers, who make up the majority of Bangladesh’s workforce but remain outside the scope of the labour law...

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Govt seeks to build skilled manpower in tourism sector

National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) executive chairman (secretary) Nazneen Kausar Chowdhury on Monday said that the authority aims to integrate workers of the tourism and hospitality sector into decent and dignified employment through skills-based training and certification...

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Oasis Accessories to invest $4.8m in BEPZA EZ

Oasis Accessories (Pvt) Ltd, a Bangladeshi company, is set to invest $4.8 million to establish a garment accessories industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone located in Mirsharai, Chattogram...

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DUCSU electioneering ends, vote Tuesday

A 13-day-long campaigning amid a festive atmosphere for the much-awaited Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall union elections on Tuesday came to an end on Sunday with promises from most panels and candidates mainly to free the campus of politics of repression.

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No force can obstruct February polls: govt

Reiterating that the national election must be held within the first half of February next year, chief adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that no force on earth could obstruct it...

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Retirement security demands financial literacy

PLANNING for life after retirement is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As Bangladesh sees rising life expectancy and the expansion of its middle class, the central question has shifted: will today’s savings be enough for tomorrow? Retirement planning is not merely about setting money aside; it is about knowing how to save, when to save and how much to save...

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DUCSU election campaign ends today

Candidates in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall union elections and their supporters on Saturday continued their campaign in a bid to reach the voters as much as they could as the campaign is going to end today...

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JP to nominate AL supporters with clean image if they join party: Mostafa

Jatiya Party co-chairman Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa said on Saturday that individuals with a clean image and no record of violence or legal cases,  even if they previously supported the Awami League, would be considered for party nominations if they join the JP ahead of the national election likely to be held in February next year...

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2nd graduation ceremony held at DPI

The Second Graduation Ceremony for diploma engineers of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute, commemorating the diploma graduates’ graduation ceremony for second time in Bangladesh, was held at Daffodil Plaza at Sobhanbagh in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi on Friday.

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Lending-deposit rate gap above 5.8pc for 15 months

The weighted average interest rate spread in Bangladesh’s banking sector has remained above 5.8 per cent for 15 consecutive months through to July 2025, highlighting a prolonged imbalance that continues to deprive depositors of fair returns.

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Govt okays policy to boost pvt investment, lower power costs

The government on Thursday approved the Renewable Energy-Based Commercial Power Generation Policy, 2025 with the aim of promoting private sector investment in the renewable energy sector and making electricity more affordable for consumers...

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DUCSU election campaign continues in festive mood

Dhaka University witnessed a festive mood on Thursday as the candidates in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union elections and their supporters campaigned on the campus on the day for the 10th day...

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DB arrests 8 AL activists for Dhanmondi procession

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested Sajibul Islam Hridoy, 23, who allegedly planned a recent Awami League’s flash procession at Dhanmondi in the capital, along with seven other leaders and activists of the party, activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations...