Six injured in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash
At least six people were injured in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at Jhenaidah sadar upazila on Monday over establishing supremacy in the locality.
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DU teacher Shehreen files CSA case
Dhaka University鈥檚 public administration department teacher and assistant proctor Shehreen Amin Bhuiyan on Monday filed a case with Shahbagh police station under the Cyber Security Act, accusing several individuals of posting doctored photos of her on Facebook...
273 SIs promoted to inspector
Bangladesh police on Monday promoted 273 sub-inspectors from various units to the rank of inspector, according to a police headquarters circular.
Two BRUR teachers accused of sexual harassment
Two separate complaints of sexual harassment were filed against two teachers of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur.
4 commissioners of SUCSU polls resign
Four commissioners of the election commission of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Central Students鈥� Union have resigned.
Netherlands opens visa centre in Dhaka
The Netherlands embassy in Dhaka and VFS Global have launched a new, state-of-the-art Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Banani of the capital to enhance visa services for Bangladeshi travellers.
Ganosamhati forms 55-member central committee
Ganosamhati Andolan has formed its 55-member new central executive committee and re-elected chief coordinator Zonayed Saki and executive coordinator Abul Hassan Rubel.
Ali Riaz leaves for US
Professor Ali Riaz, the vice-chair of the defunct National Consensus Commission, left Bangladesh for the United States early Monday.
Polls needed for transition, says CEC
Chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said that the transition of Bangladesh from the current critical period depended on the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
REFERENDUM, PR: Jamaat-led alliance to give memo to CA
The alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday said that it would hold a mass procession and give a memorandum to the interim government chief adviser on Thursday to press its five-point demand.
ISU signs memo with INTI International University
International Standard University has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with INTI International University, Malaysia, aiming to foster international academic collaboration and broaden exchange opportunities for students and faculty.
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.
DAB鈥檚 newly elected leaders pay tribute to Ziaur Rahman
The newly elected central leaders of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh paid tribute to the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former president Ziaur Rahman, offering special prayers and placing wreaths at his grave at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka on Sunday.
GAU to hold int鈥檒 conference on regenerative agriculture in December
Gazipur Agricultural University held a press conference and an exchange of views meeting, highlighting the university鈥檚 achievements over the past year, preparations for an upcoming international conference and future plans, at the Begum Sufia Kamal Auditorium...
Ashraful named batting coach, Razzak team director for Ireland series
Former national team captain Mohammad Ashraful has been appointed as the specialist batting coach, while former spinner and current board director Abdur Razzak will be the team director for the forthcoming Ireland series, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday night.
Concern raised over disinformation against religious minorities
Hindu community leaders on Monday expressed deep concern over recent incidents of misinformation, threats and harassment targeting religious minorities and International Society for Krishna Consciousness Bangladesh.
50 BRAC University students selected for Millennium Fellowship
For the fourth year, a cohort of 50 students from BRAC University has been selected for the 2025 Millennium Fellowship for undertaking social impact projects advancing the sustainable development goals and United Nations Academic Impact principles.
BNP leader Tariqul Islam鈥檚 death anniv today
The seventh anniversary of the death of former minister Tariqul Islam, also a former standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, will be observed today.
NCP鈥檚 Nasiruddin sued for defamatory remarks on JD leader
A defamation case was filed on Monday against National Citizen Party chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, allegedly for making defamatory remarks about a leader of the Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
BSF apologises for intrusion, damaging crops
The Border Security Force of India on Monday regretted over its members鈥� illegal entrance into the Bangladesh territory at Jakiganj upazila in Sylhet and destroying crops and bamboo structures.
12 firms seek digital bank licence
Twelve entities have applied to Bangladesh Bank for licences to establish digital banks, as the central bank moves ahead with plans to introduce fully branchless banking in the country...
Exports decline for 3rd month
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings in October recorded a negative growth of 7.43 per cent to $3.82 billion, lower than the $4.13 billion in September 2024...
Highest FDI comes from Netherlands in FY25
Netherlands has become Bangladesh鈥檚 largest foreign investor in the financial year 2024-25, contributing $453.65 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI), which accounts for 26.9 per cent of total inflows, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest Foreign Exchange and FDI report...
Exporters allowed to swap forex holdings for taka
Bangladesh Bank has allowed exporters to swap foreign currency holdings for local currency to ease short-term liquidity stress without converting export proceeds...
SME Foundation to host 3rd nat鈥檒 business plan competition
SME Foundation will host the third edition of the National SME Business Plan Competition 2025 to inspire existing MSME entrepreneurs and students from educational institutions to showcase innovative business ideas...
Internet prices may rise by 20pc under proposed guideline: ISPAB
The proposed regulatory and licensing guidelines for broadband service providers could increase internet costs for users by at least 20 per cent due to new fees and charges, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh said...
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.
US could hike tariffs if China backtracks on rare earths: Bessent
US president Donald Trump鈥檚 administration is prepared to raise tariffs on China if Beijing continues blocking rare earth exports, treasury secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday...
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...
