Dr SMA Faiz, former professor of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment of Dhaka University, has been appointed as the chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC). The Education Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Thursday. Dr Faiz, also the former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University and former Chairman of Bangladesh
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NBR cuts duty on import of potato, onion and pesticide
Rains likely to drench Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in eight divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Thursday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few
One month since fall of Hasina govt: “Shaheedi March” today in honour of martyrs
Today marks one month since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime in a student-led mass upsurge, and the Anti-discrimination Student Movement announced a nationwide event titled “Shaheedi March” to honour the martyrs of the uprising. The central march will begin at 3 pm on Thursday from the base of the
Last general election was controversial since it was not inclusive: Outgoing CEC
Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal, who tendered resignation, on Thursday said the last general election drew controversy logically as it was not an inclusive one. “Since the election was not inclusive in terms of participation of the political parties, it has been controversial. It is correct and logical,” he
Hasina must ‘keep quiet’ while in India, Yunus tells PTI
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making political remarks from India is an “unfriendly gesture”, asserting that she must remain silent to prevent discomfort to both countries until Dhaka requests her extradition. “If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh (government) wants her
Habibul Awal election commission announces resignation
The election commission led by chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has announced its resignation from the respective posts. Kazi Habibul Awal made the announcement at a media conference held at the Nirbachan Bhaban (election commission building) in the capital’s Agargaon area Thursday. The chief election commissioner said the he and the
Indian High Commissioner optimistic about future of Dhaka-Delhi ties
The High Commission of India hosted a send-off event on Wednesday for Bangladesh students who are leaving for India to pursue higher studies on ICCR scholarship. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma expressed optimism about the future of India-Bangladesh ties with youth in both countries playing a pivotal role in
Shock in entertainment arena after discovery of Alo Ashbei
Netizens and entertainment industry professionals were surprised and disgusted to explore leaked screenshots from a WhatsApp group named 'Alo Ashbei' in which a group of entertainers, politicians and journalists were seen voicing their heinous opinions on the student-led anti-discrimination protests in July. The student-led protests began with a demand to reform
BNP asks Sramik Dal to foil plot against industries
BNP Standing Committee Member and eminent labour leader Nazrul Islam Khan Wednesday urged the leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal to foil conspiracies of destroying the country's industries in the name of labour movement. "As a labour organization, we must fight to protect jobs of workers and other rights protected