Govt bans drone flights over JS area during July Charter signing
Bangladesh interim government has imposed a ban on flying of drones over the Jatiya Sangsad area during the July National Charter signing ceremony tomorrow.
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FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be 鈥榬eady鈥� to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
MPO teachers announce hunger strike from today
Teachers and employees under the government鈥檚 monthly pay order system on Thursday announced an indefinite hunger strike from 2:00pm today, if their demands to hike their pay were not fulfilled by the time.
Mahidul gets maiden ODI call up
Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon earned his maiden ODI call-up as the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the forthcoming three-match series against the West Indies starting on October 18.
IFAD holds workshop on reducing methane emissions in agriculture
Agricultural scientists and experts on Wednesday said that reducing methane emissions from agriculture depends on how effectively scientific knowledge is translated into farming practices, supported by strong institutions, clear guidelines, and farmer-driven delivery systems.
MPO teachers reject adviser鈥檚 5pc house rent raise proposal
Teachers and employees under the government鈥檚 monthly pay order (MPO) system on Thursday gave the government an ultimatum till 5:00pm the same day to meet their demands, including a 20 per cent increase in house rent allowance.
NCC tenure extended till October 31
Bangladesh interim government on Thursday extended the tenure of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) until October 31.
CEPZ fire not controlled in 8 hrs
A massive fire that broke out at the Chattogram Export Processing Zone on Thursday afternoon spread throughout the building as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze.
ACC to sue Saber Hossain, wife over Tk聽39cr illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission will file two cases against former environment, forest and climate change minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife, Rehana Chowdhury, over allegations of amassing illegal wealth worth nearly Tk 39 crore.
JULY ATROCITIES:聽Prosecution ends arguments
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday concluded its five-day arguments in a crimes against humanity case in connection with the atrocities during the July uprising in 2024, seeking death sentences for absconding deposed prime minister...
RUCSU POLLS: BNP, Jamaat activists gather near RU campus
A large number of leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami gathered in areas adjacent to the main entrance of Rajshahi University on Thursday, coinciding with the elections to the university central students鈥� union (RUCSU), hall unions, and Senate student representatives.
Obaidul Quader鈥檚 younger brother, eight others detained in Dhaka
Detectives have detained Md Shahadat Hossain, younger brother of former minister Obaidul Quader, and eight others involved with Awami League politics, in Dhaka...
Girls outshine boys in HSC results
Girls this year have outshone the boys in the pass rate of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations in continuation of the trend in the past 14 years beginning in 2010...
Number of edn instts with 100pc pass in HSC exams 2025 drops to 345 from 1,388
All candidates from 345 educational institutions across Bangladesh have passed in the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations, according to the results published on Thursday...
Number of edn instts with No pass increased to 202 in 2025 HSC exams
Not a single student passed from 202 educational institutions across Bangladesh in the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations, according to the results published on Thursday...
Shibir sweeps CUCSU polls聽
The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel Shampritir Shikkharthi Jote has won 24 out of 26 posts, including vice-president and general secretary, in the Chittagong University Central Students鈥� Union elections held on Wednesday.
Mental health counselling, rehab for uprising survivors stressed
Speakers at a discussion on Wednesday stressed mental health counselling and effective rehabilitation for survivors of the July uprising, calling for coordinated national efforts to support their recovery and reintegration.
IU students block highway demanding road repairs
STUDENTS of Islamic University staged a blockade on the Kushtia鈥揔hulna highway on Wednesday, demanding urgent repair of the deteriorating road.
Madagascar adjusts to military rule after colonel seizes power
Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following president Andry Rajoelina鈥檚 impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years.
Gaza to Egypt crossing remains shut Israel pushes for hostage remains
The lifeline Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remained shut on Wednesday despite reports that it could reopen to aid convoys, as Israel insisted Hamas hand over the remains of the last deceased hostages it holds.
Prof Syed Manzoorul Islam remembered
Academic, fiction writer, translator and art critic professor emeritus Syed Manzoorul Islam was remembered through a programme titled 鈥業n memoriam: The Man Who Saw Light鈥� at Ramesh Chandra Majumdar Arts Auditorium at Dhaka University on Wednesday.
BSC hands over revenue sharing, social responsibility fund to BTRC
Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC has handed over three cheques totalling Tk 9,06,68,069 to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission for revenue sharing and social responsibility fund.
Probe, justice, compensation demanded for city factory fire victims
Different organisations, including rights bodies, on Wednesday protested at the fire at a garment factory and its adjacent chemical warehouse at Shialbari in the capital鈥檚 Mirpur area on Tuesday, which claimed at least 16 lives.
Govt not to entertain any tough IMF condition, says adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that they would consider alternative options if tough conditions were attached to the ongoing $5.5 billion loan programme by the International Monetary Fund.
ACC sues 18 railway officials for embezzling Tk 2.18cr
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday filed a case against 18 current and former officials of Bangladesh Railway on charges of embezzling over Tk 2 crore in the purchase of equipment.
HSC results today
The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations will be published today.
Bullets from military rifles聽found in victims鈥� bodies:聽ICT prosecution
Chief prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam on Wednesday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that bullets recovered from the bodies of several victims of the July uprising were fired from military rifles.
July Charter signing by all parties still uncertain
The signing of the July National Charter 2025 by all 30 political parties that took part in the National Consensus Commission dialogue is still uncertain, with only a day left before the scheduled signing on Friday.
Bangladesh face defending champions Australia聽
Bangladesh will take on the defending champions Australia in the group match of the ongoing ICC Women鈥檚 World Cup at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam today.聽
Trump hails Charlie Kirk at posthumous medal ceremony
US president Donald Trump hailed assassinated ally Charlie Kirk as a 鈥榤artyr for truth and freedom鈥� Tuesday as he posthumously awarded the right-wing activist America鈥檚 highest civilian honour.
