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Monsoon Misery Looms: Dhaka braces for worsening waterlogging crisis

Dhaka, May 29 -- Already grappling with multiple problems like traffic congestion, mosquito infestations and pollution, Dhaka's residents are now bracing for yet another challenge-waterlogging-as the ... Read More


Turmoil rocks public administration amid fresh wave of protests

, May 25 -- Bangladesh's public administration remains mired in chaos as several employees' associations have launched fresh protests demanding sweeping reforms, removals, and policy reversals, furthe... Read More


Govt action looms against 18 private universities in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 10 -- The government is set to take legal action against 18 private universities for their failure to relocate to their permanent campuses, despite operating for over 12 years and receiving... Read More


Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida is set to get back her job as govt physician

Dhaka, May 9 -- Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, is set to get back her previous government job after around 13 years as the authorities are considering to reappoint her... Read More


UGC moves to ensure transparency in use of research funds by private universities

Dhaka, May 8 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency in the utilisation of research funds at private universities in the country. I... Read More


UGC formulating strong policy to regulate foreign university branches in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 7 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) is in the process of developing a clear and stringent guideline to regulate the establishment of foreign university branch campuses in Bangladesh... Read More


UGC may appoint administrators to private universities if graft allegations proven

Dhaka, May 4 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) may dissolve the Boards of Trustees (BOTs) of private universities if allegations of financial irregularities are substantiated, and appoint admi... Read More


Is soaring temperature in Dhaka becoming a new normal?

Dhaka, April 26 -- As temperatures rise, prolonged heatwaves and increasingly erratic weather patterns are expected to intensify public discomfort in Dhaka in the coming months. Several regions acros... Read More


House rentals, transportation of over 6,500 hajj pilgrims yet to be finalised , Visa issues loom

Dhaka, April 10 -- House rentals and transportation agreements for 6,592 intending hajj pilgrims have yet to be finalised for this year's Hajj which may create complications in visa issuance. Accordi... Read More


Bangladesh labour market shrinks as manpower exports decline by nearly 30%

Dhaka, March 28 -- Labour migration from Bangladesh has dropped by nearly 30% over the past year, signalling a continued contraction in the country's labour market and reflecting changing trends in jo... Read More