SAD resumses activities of all unit committees
The Students Against Discrimination on Sunday withdrew its suspension on the activities of all units of the organisation.
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Pvt investment may remain stagnant till polls: experts
Businesses said that policy uncertainty and political transition have kept private investment on hold, and the country鈥檚 investment climate is unlikely to recover until a new elected government takes charge...
Music, physical teacher posts scrapped for pry schools
The primary and mass education ministry has scrapped the newly created posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools following criticism from Islamist groups.
Global stocks rise on AI optimism
Major European and Asian stock markets rose Monday as optimism over the artificial intelligence sector carried over into the new week, according to analysts...
Pragati Life, BRAC Bank settle bancassurance claim
Pragati Life Insurance PLC, in partnership with BRAC Bank PLC, has settled its first insurance claim under bancassurance platform, said a press release...
Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
Nigerians across the religious spectrum pushed back Monday on US president Donald Trump鈥檚 threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians in the country...
Govt asks parties to bridge gaps in week
The interim government has urged the political parties concerned to reach a consensus in a week on the reform proposals submitted by the National Consensus Commission under the July Charter.
Initiative to train youths ahead of polls raises concerns
Politicians and security experts have expressed serious concerns over the interim government鈥檚 initiative to train youths in a bid to strengthen 鈥榥ational defence鈥� without any policy or a political consensus on such a crucial issue.
IMF urges BB to curb lending from reserve
The International Monetary Fund has recommended limiting loans and quasi-financial activities provided to various institutions from the foreign exchange reserves.
Israel鈥檚 internationally enabled crime
GAZA does not mark the end of the settler colonial project. It marks, I fear, its final phase. Western states, enriched by their own occupations and genocides 鈥� in India, Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America 鈥� are returning to their roots as they face a global climate crisis and the obscene levels of social inequality that they engineer and sustain...
Decade of neglect, delay in chemical warehouse relocation
THIS is deplorable that the authorities have failed to relocate chemical warehouses from residential neighbourhoods in Dhaka even 10 years after the project was initiated. Despite repeated disasters at Nimtali, Chawkbazar and, most recently, Rupnagar, the relocation of chemical warehouses remains mired in a cycle of missed deadlines and unfulfilled pledges. The failure has...
Decision on Zakir Naik coming to Bangladesh hinges on relevant ministries: adviser
Bangladesh interim government religious affairs adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Sunday said that Islamic preacher Zakir Naik can visit Bangladesh only with approval from the home and foreign ministries.
ICT charges Inu, Hanif
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday charged detained Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal鈥揓asod president Hasanul Haq Inu, absconding Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other absconding Kushtia AL leaders...
Pry asst teachers warn of series of protests from Nov 23
The assistant teachers of government primary schools on Saturday threatened to resume their movement if their demands for pay rise and promotion were not met by November 15.
Italy police seize more than 1b euros in Campari shares
Italian police on Friday ordered the seizure of shares worth 1.3 billion euros from the Luxembourg holding company that controls the Campari spirits group, accused of tax fraud.
Prime Bank signs payroll deal with SQ Lights
Prime Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in Bangladesh, renowned for its innovative and customer-centric financial solutions, signed a Payroll Agreement with SQ Lights Ltd, said a press release.
Warming climate helps UK grow rice
Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot growing in the fertile soil of eastern England.
Dhaka calls for global solidarity to fight extremism, non-state armed groups
Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday underscored the need for global solidarity to address the growing threats of extremism and non-state armed groups.
Ali Riaz鈥檚 new book explores country鈥檚 transition to democracy
University Press Limited has launched Professor Ali Riaz鈥檚 new book 鈥楢 fractured path: challenges of democratic transition in Bangladesh鈥� delving into the country鈥檚 political course after the July uprising.
India's Rodrigues beat anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
India's newest cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues overcame anxiety and tears to lead her country into the women's World Cup final with a sublime century against Australia.
Ex-state minister Milan barred from flying abroad
Immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Thursday barred former state minister for education and Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan from flying abroad...
Jamaat wants July Charter implementation order today
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday called on the interim government to issue an order to implement the National July Charter by today.
40 extrajudicial killings during interim govt
At least 40 people were extra-judicially killed from August 9, 2024, to September 30, 2025 under the interim government, with 11 people dying in such ways between July and September.
IMF concerned about high unemployment of graduates
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday enquired about the high unemployment rate among the university graduates in Bangladesh...
Nayamul appointed as company secretary of Prime Bank
Nayamul Hoque has been appointed as company secretary of Prime Bank PLC, said a press release...
Walton launches nationwide Divisional IT Fair
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has started a month-long 鈥楧ivisional IT Fair-2025鈥� for customers across the country, said a press release...
UCBIL, Brain Station 23 sign issue management deal
UCB Investment Limited and Brain Station 23 PLC have recently signed an issue management agreement related to the company鈥檚 upcoming initial qualified investor offer or IQIO, said a press release...
Bangladesh lost $24b in 2024 due to heat-related losses: Lancet
Bangladesh incurred a staggering loss of $24 billion in potential income in 2024 due to heat-related productivity losses, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report.
Govt to release full probe report of Dhaka airport fire
Bangladesh interim government commerce adviser S K Bashiruddin said on Thursday that the investigation into the recent fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is still under way and the government will make the findings public once the probe is completed.
Yunus to decide on referendum soon: adviser
The law adviser, Asif Nazrul, on Thursday said that the chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, would soon make a decision on the July Charter implementation and the time for the referendum.
