Total lunar eclipse to be seen using telescopes at NMST on September 7
National Museum of Science and Technology in statement on Thursday said that the second total lunar eclipse of 2025 would be visible in the sky from 9.28pm on September 7...
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EC to review media guidelines for fair polls
The election commission on Thursday said that it would review and, if needed, amend the guidelines for journalists as their cooperation was crucial for transparent elections...
Ex-IGP Mamun says he was bypassed
Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he was not informed about the core committee meetings held at the residence of then home minister Asaduzzaman Khan during the July 2024 mass uprising.
Govt approves telecom licensing policy
The Advisers鈥� Council on Thursday approved Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025, a landmark move aimed at dismantling monopolies in the country鈥檚 telecom sector, introducing greater deregulation and fostering private investment...
Global Islami Bank also okays merger
Global Islami Bank on Thursday agreed to join Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 ongoing merger initiative, becoming the third private lender to consent after First Security Islami Bank and Union Bank...
Firms 鈥榟esitant鈥� to hire in uncertain economy: survey
Businesses in several regions of the United States were reluctant to hire workers in August because of uncertainty over the economic outlook, a Federal Reserve report said Wednesday...
Record French fines for Google, Shein over cookies
France鈥檚 data protection authority on Wednesday issued record fines against search giant Google and fast-fashion platform Shein for failing to respect the law on internet cookies...
Walton Digi-Tech to merge with Walton Hi-Tech
Technology product manufacturer Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited is going to be merged with electronics giant Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, listed on the capital market in engineering sector...
Two Midland Bank-sponsored mutual funds okayed
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has approved draft trust deed of two new mutual funds to be sponsored by Midland Bank PLC, said a press release...
DUCSU election: reclaim spirit of 鈥�71 and July 鈥�24
THE forthcoming Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union (DUCSU) election will take place at a pivotal moment in our history and carries profound significance. In the wake of July uprising, this is not merely a contest between student panels 鈥� it is a battle that could shape the political future of Bangladesh itself...
Building rights-based data protection regime
IN AN increasingly digital Bangladesh, the urgency of establishing a comprehensive data protection regime cannot be overstated. Every day, millions of citizens share personal data with government agencies, banks, telecommunication companies, healthcare providers, and private online platforms. This information ranges from national identity card details to financial...
Gazipur gets 6 JS seats, Bagerhat聽down to 3
The number of constituencies in Gazipur increased, while Bagerhat鈥檚 seats declined in the final delimitation list of the election commission.
UN country head meets Yunus, pledges support for Bangladesh national polls
United Nations resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis on Thursday met with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
People named in charge sheet to be barred from election
The government has approved an amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act of 1973, introducing a new provision to disqualify anyone named in the charge sheet under the law from being elected or remaining as a lawmaker and...
1,450 more held in countrywide operation in 24hrs
The police in the ongoing countrywide operation arrested 1,450 more crime suspects in the past 24 hours...
382 collect nomination papers for RUCSU polls
A total of 382 students collected nomination papers against 23 posts in the long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students鈥� Union elections scheduled for September 25...
Dialogue, exhibition on ESG initiatives for sustainable RMG sector held in Dhaka
A dialogue and exhibition was held in Dhaka to promote a sustainable, resilient and inclusive ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh, while advancing environmental and social compliance standards, said a press release on Wednesday...
NSU signs memos with ARCHICONNECT, Friendship
The department of architecture at North South University has recently signed two memorandums of understanding with Friendship and ARCHICONNECT...
Call to raise women鈥檚 seats, hold direct polls
Politicians and rights activists on Wednesday called for an increase in the number of reserved seats for women in the parliament to 150 from 50 and direct elections...
Ex-SI Akbar goes into hiding after bail
Suspended sub-inspector Akbar Hossain Bhuiyan, the prime accused in a case filed over torturing a person named Raihan Ahmed to death at the Bandar Bazar outpost of Sylhet Kotwali police, allegedly went into hiding after getting released from jail on August 11 on bail...
Govt to recruit 4,000 ASIs ahead of election
The governments will fill 4,000 posts of assistant sub-inspector through recruitment and promotion ahead of the national election likely to be held in February...
EC proposes barring fugitives from polls
The Election Commission has finalised amendments to the Representation of the People Order, including a clause that would disqualify anyone declared a fugitive accused by a court from contesting parliamentary elections...
Prioritising eco-industrial parks stressed
Experts called for prioritising eco-industrial parks in Bangladesh and addressing a national framework to ensure sustainable growth...
BGMEA, buyers discuss unified code of conduct
The leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged the buyers to assist the manufacturers in introducing a unified code of conduct in the country鈥檚 apparel sector...
Union Bank agrees with merger plan
Union Bank has agreed to join the ongoing bank merger initiative following First Security Islami Bank...
MIDA project to attract $65b investment, create 25 lakh jobs: govt
The Moheshkhali鈥揗atarbari Integrated Development Initiative, a flagship government project, could transform south-eastern Bangladesh into a major economic hub, with total investments projected at $60鈥�65 billion over the next two to three decades...
Govt must comply with verdict on SC secretariat without delay
THE High Court verdict of September 2 that directed the government to establish a separate secretariat in the Supreme Court and to vest full disciplinary control over subordinate court judges in the apex court is a welcome development. The judgement came in response to a public interest litigation writ petition filed by a group of Supreme Court lawyers after the fall of...
EC discourages use of social media, AI in Bangladesh national polls
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it sent a revised draft of聽 Representation of the People Order 1972 (RPO) to the government seeking to discourage use of artificial intelligence and social media for polls campaign which could violate electoral code of conduct.
Minhajul set to contest in BCB elections
Former national team captain Minhajul Abedin Nannu confirmed his intention to contest in the forthcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board elections on Wednesday.
EC to train over 10 lakh officials for Bangladesh national polls
The Election Commission has started training activities for election related officials for 13th Bangladesh national elections as over 10 lakh presiding and polling officers will be imparted training.