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Yunus invites Khaleda, Tarique to July Charter signing ceremony

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, the head of the National Consensus Commission, has invited the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to the July Charter signin... Read More


Recommendation on Charter implementation within October, says Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The National Consensus Commission will submit its recommendation on how to implement the July National Charter within its tenure to the interim government after the signing ceremony.... Read More


HSC pass rate falls to 58.83%, the lowest in a decade

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The pass rate for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations has dropped sharply to 58.83 percent, the lowest in the past decade. Of those who passed the pub... Read More


HSC pass rate falls to 58.83%, the lowest in two decades

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The pass rate for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations has dropped sharply to 58.83 percent, the lowest in the past two decades. The last time the rate... Read More


Three and a half decades since the last election, RUCSU polls open

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Voting has begun in the elections for the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), the hall unions and Senate student representatives over three and a half decades since ... Read More


Seven key objections prompt four left-wing parties to reject July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Four left-leaning political parties have reiterated their decision not to sign the July National Charter, citing seven specific reasons. The parties said the Charter, which includes... Read More


RUCSU elections: Voting concludes, counting to begin at 6pm

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall, and senate student representative elections have concluded without any major irregularities or disturbances. Voting be... Read More


MPO teachers, staff protests enter fifth day

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Teachers and employees under the MPO scheme have continued their protest programme for a fifth consecutive day to push for 20 percent of their basic salary as housing allowance. Alt... Read More


Capt Shahabuddin Ahmed, a Liberation War hero who took part in Operation Kilo Flight, dies at 77

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Capt Shahabuddin Ahmed, Bir Uttom - a Liberation War hero known for his role in air missions such as Operation Kilo Flight - has died at the age of 77. He died at his home in Dhaka'... Read More


Rift over reforms, referendum cast shadow over historic July Charter signing

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Disagreements lingered over the signing of the July National Charter even after the National Consensus Commission convened an urgent meeting, attended by leaders of political parties... Read More