RU goes cashless
Rajshahi University on Thursday introduced digital transactions for students, teachers and staff under the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 cashless Bangladesh initiative.
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RU reinstates ward quota in admissions
The authorities of Rajshahi University on Thursday reinstated the ward quota facility for children of the university teachers, officials and employees for admission to undergraduate courses, triggering protests from students.
176 Bangladeshis return from Libya
One hundred and seventy six Bangladeshi nationals returned home from Libya on Thursday under a voluntary repatriation programme facilitated by the government and supported by the International Organization for Migration.
Professor Ibrahim joins ULAB
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has rejoined the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh as a full-time professor of science engagement and communication.
Decentralisation urged to unburden Dhaka city
Economists and researchers at a seminar on Thursday said that Dhaka city had become exhausted under the weight of excessive population density and unplanned activities, and that without decentralisation of power the pressure on the capital could not be reduced.
CUCSU POLLS: Major student bodies, alliances announce panels
Several student organisations and alliances on Thursday announced their panels for the upcoming elections to the Chittagong University Central Students鈥� Union and hall unions, scheduled for October 12.
NSU holds grand finale of National Policy Competition 2025
The North South University Law and Mooting Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, hosted the grand finale of the National Policy Competition 2025 at the NSU in Dhaka on Thursday.
Politics on right track crucial for security: dialogue
Politicians and security experts at a dialogue on Thursday said that politics in Bangladesh must be brought back on the right track to minimise some conventional and non-conventional security threats brewing in and around the national territory.
4 shrines attacked, vandalised, set on fire
A group of people attacked and vandalised four shrines and set them on fire at Homna upazila in Cumilla on Thursday over a social media post containing allegedly derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad.
ACC seeks Interpol red notice against ex-minister Saifuzzaman, wife
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday filed a petition with a metropolitan special judge court in Chattogram, urging the court to direct the authorities to take initiatives to issue an Interpol red notice against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and...
Islamic parties agitate for 5 demands
Leaders of several Islamic parties on Thursday called for the July Charter to be legally recognised through a constitutional order, asking that the next national elections in February 2026 should be held under its framework.
Disappearance:聽Nahid questions inaction on errant聽DGFI officials
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Thursday questioned the lack of arrests in enforced disappearance cases, despite serious allegations against high-ranking officials in the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence during the ousted Awami League regime.
Mental health data not updated in聽7 years
Bangladesh has not updated its national data on mental health in seven years despite rising concerns over suicide and growing psychological distress.
Chip-maker Nvidia to invest $5b in Intel
US chip giant Nvidia will invest $5 billion in semi-conductor maker Intel for joint development projects, the companies said in a statement Thursday.
Huawei unveils new computing tech as China seeks AI strength
Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei plans to launch powerful computing setups that allow chips to connect at high speeds, an executive said Thursday, as Beijing looks to bolster domestic AI prowess and reduce reliance on Western firms.
MetLife to issue digital insurance policy document within 24hrs
MetLife Bangladesh customers will now be able to receive their digital insurance policy documents within 24 hours of submitting policy applications, subject to meeting all requirements.聽
Climate change causing havoc with global water cycle: UN
Climate change is spurring increasingly erratic and extreme swings between deluge and drought across the world, the United Nations warned on Thursday.
Clashes, disruption in France on day of anti-Macron 鈥榓nger鈥�
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over president Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.
Sandhani Life Ins signs trust deeds with MDB
Sandhani Life Insurance Company Limited and Midland Bank recently signed trust deeds for two new mutual funds named 鈥楳idland Bank Growth Fund鈥� and 鈥楳idland Bank Balanced Fund,鈥� said a press release.
SJIB holds 903rd EC meeting
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC鈥檚 executive committee held its 903rd meeting on Wednesday, said a press release.
Mastercard, Islami Bank launch digital payment ecosystem at RU
Mastercard, in collaboration with Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, on Thursday announced inauguration of Bangladesh鈥檚 first-ever fully cashless university campus at Rajshahi University under the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 鈥楥ashless Bangladesh鈥� initiative.
US judge orders Khalil deported to Algeria or Syria
A judge in the southern US state of Louisiana has ordered prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria after failing to disclose information on his green card application, according to court documents filed Wednesday
Shrimp exports eye Tk聽22,600cr
Shrimp, once known as the 鈥榳hite gold鈥� of Bangladesh鈥檚 southwest and a major export from Khulna, has declined due to fierce global competition and the growth of vannamei shrimp farming in neighbouring countries.
Good firms to enter capital market under revised IPO system: DSE chair
Dhaka Stock Exchange chairman Mominul Islam on Thursday expressed optimism that good companies will enter the capital market under the revised initial public offering system, while weaker ones will be barred.
Bangladesh displays halal products in Malaysia
Bangladesh is actively participating in the 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase, recognized as the world鈥檚 largest halal showcase, being held from September 17 to 20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur.
BB governor prioritises agriculture for country鈥檚 dev
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday laid emphasis on further strengthen the agricultural sector to build a prosperous future for the country.
Current account remains positive in July
Bangladesh鈥檚 current account balance remained positive in July, first month of the financial year 2025-26 driven by a surge in remittance inflows and export earnings, alongside sluggish import growth reflecting weak investment demand.
Bangladesh start SAFF U-17 C鈥檚hip in style
Bangladesh started their SAFF Under-17 Championship 2025 campaign in style with a 4-0 win over Nepal in their Group A match at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.
Football season kicks off聽with Challenge Cup
Mohammedan Sporting Club and Bashundhara Kings will lock horns in the season鈥檚 curtain raiser, the Bangladesh Challenge Cup, at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.
Mamunul Haque, six others visit Afghanistan at Taliban鈥檚 invitation
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish鈥檚 Amir, Mamunul Haque, along with six other Islamic scholars of the country, has travelled to Afghanistan at the invitation of the Taliban government of the Islamic Emirate.