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DMC shut indefinitely amid student protests, students told to vacate halls

Dhaka, June 21 -- Authorities have suspended academic activities at Dhaka Medical College indefinitely amid ongoing student protests. All residential students have been directed to vacate their dormi... Read More


Woman dies of COVID in Chattogram as six new cases detected

Dhaka, June 21 -- A 71-year-old woman has died from COVID-19 in Chattogram, bringing the district's death toll to two this year, as six more cases of infection are identified. Fazilatunnesa, a reside... Read More


Fashion photographer Chanchal Mahmud is dead at 66

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chanchal Mahmud, a familiar name in Bangladeshi fashion photography, has died at the age of 66. He passed away at 9pm on Friday at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka's Dhanmondi, photographer... Read More


Sonali chicken and potato prices rise, egg prices drop in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, June 21 -- Sonali chicken prices have surged over the past week, while broiler chicken rates have held steady. During the same period, potato prices have also edged higher. In contrast, the p... Read More


Non-MPO teachers threaten nonstop movement demanding inclusion

Dhaka, June 21 -- Teachers from non-MPO educational institutions have threatened to launch a relentless movement if the government fails to bring all recognised non-MPO institutions under the Monthly ... Read More


CEC says election schedule to be announced 'in due time', stresses key role of government

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the timeline for the general election will be announced at the appropriate time, emphasising that holding the polls will no... Read More


ICT appoints amicus curiae in Hasina's contempt of court case

Dhaka, June 19 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has appointed senior lawyer AY Moshiuzzaman as amicus curiae in the contempt of court case involving ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The... Read More


3ft spacing, two invigilators in each HSC exam hall

Dhaka, June 15 -- Education authorities will enforce a minimum 3ft spacing between candidates in exam halls, with at least two invigilators assigned to each room in this year's Higher Secondary Certif... Read More


Education boards have no plan to defer HSC exams

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh's education boards are preparing to hold the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams from Jun 26 as scheduled despite concerns over a possible surge in COV... Read More


Mahmud Hasan Khan becomes new BGMEA president

Dhaka, June 14 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan has been elected president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2025-27 term, following a decisive win by the Forum pan... Read More