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NBR recruitment test postponed for a week due to Durga Puja holidays

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Some of the recruitment tests for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been postponed for a week as they originally fell during Durga Puja holidays, when educational institution... Read More


Former minister Tofail Ahmed hospitalised in 'deteriorating condition' at Square Hospital

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Tofail Ahmed, an Awami League heavyweight and a close associate of independence leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been put under coronary care of Square Hospital. The h... Read More


Bangladesh sees 63% more foreign loan released in first two months of FY 2026

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Foreign loan disbursements to Bangladesh have increased in July and August of the 2025-26 fiscal year compared with the same period last year. According to data released by the Eco... Read More


Met Office forecasts rain on last two days of Durga Puja

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The main Durga Puja observances have commenced across Bangladesh with Shashthi. While the Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts weather to remain clear on Saptami and Ashta... Read More


47th BCS: 10,644 jobseekers clear preliminary test

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 10,644 candidates have passed the preliminary examination of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS). More than 374,000 applicants had registered to sit the test. The r... Read More


Advisory committee 'dissolved' a day after warning against NBR division

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The government has dissolved the advisory committee for the split ordinance of the National Board of Revenue, a day after the body warned that dividing the institution "out of spite... Read More


Chief election commissioner warns of 'full force' to sabotage election process

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has warned that a certain group will exert "full force" to disrupt the election process. Speaking on Sunday, the CEC, however, did not s... Read More


Ekushey Book Fair will not be held before election, says Bangla Academy

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The Bangla Academy has postponed the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, originally scheduled for December, in light of the upcoming national elections. The decision was made following a propo... Read More


Soumya Sarkar recalled as Bangladesh name squad for Afghanistan T20Is

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Left-handed batter Soumya Sarkar has been handed a recall to Bangladesh's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Jaker Ali Anik will continu... Read More


Advisor Mahfuj Alam highlights work paralysis amid 'insecurity over position'

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has said many office employees, including those at student advisors' offices, are in a "state of crisis" due to uncertainty over "losing their positi... Read More