The Supreme Court (SC) has once again asked the judicial officials to follow the guidelines, set through a circular issued on September 22, 2019, about using social media. The apex court issued a new notification in this regard on September 10, 2024. Signed by Registrar General Aziz Ahmed Bhuiyan, it said
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Heavy rainfall in five divisions predicted
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted moderately heavy to very heavy falls in five divisions. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is also likely to occur at most places in three divisions, at many places in two divisions and at a few places in another three
UNDP launches scholarship for medical students
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh, in collaboration with 'The Bangladesh Medical Students' Society (BMSS)' has launched the 'Scholarship for Medical Students' initiative-Bangladesh's first-ever program offering medical students' free access to certified courses from world-renowned universities. This initiative, under the Futurenation platform of UNDP and Grameenphone, will provide 300 medical students
TI urges US to help Bangladesh recover stolen assets
Transparency International US and Transparency International Bangladesh have said the U.S. can show its genuine partnership by playing a proactive role in helping the people of Bangladesh recover the assets that rightly belong to them and that are so desperately needed to rebuild its future. They have written to the US Secretary
Body formed to fix labor issues, complaints
A committee has been established to monitor and address labor issues and complaints in both the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) and non-RMG sectors, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Speaking at a meeting held at the ministry's conference room on Wednesday, the adviser announced
Hasina sued over attempt to murder lawyer in 2013
A case was filed today against 27 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina for allegedly attempting to murder a lawyer in front of the Supreme Court in 2013. Lawyer Rehena Pervin filed the complaint with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arobia Khanom and the court after recording statement of
BSF returns body of killed schoolboy
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has returned the body of Joyonto Kumar Singha, a Bangladeshi schoolboy who was fatally shot along the Baliadangi border in Thakurgaon. The body was handed over to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) early Wednesday. BSF returned Joyonto's body to BGB officials around 1:30 am. Lt Col Tanjir
Appointments of 8 DCs cancelled
The Ministry of Public Administration has canceled the appointments of eight newly appointed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) out of a total of 59. The announcement was made by Senior Secretary Dr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Wednesday morning. The selection committee conducted a thorough review and prepared
Continued Indian LoC projects vital for Bangladesh: Salehuddin
Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed reaffirmed on Tuesday that Indian line of credit (LoC) projects will continue, underscoring their importance for Bangladesh's development. "These are significant projects, and we will continue them," Dr. Salehuddin said after a meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, at the Finance
Survey finds 34pc people undecided on whom to vote
A nationwide field survey revealed that nearly 34 percent of the population remained undecided about whom they would vote for if elections were held today. Of those surveyed face to face , 11 percent expressed their intention to vote for student-led political party if it was formed. In contrast, an online survey