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RU Zia Hall provost relieved over attack on journalists

Rajshahi, Oct. 6 -- Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have relieved Prof Md Mahbubar Rahman, provost of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall, of duties over allegations of inaction and deletion of CCTV footag... Read More


DNCC Administrator inspects Mirpur-10 post-eviction state

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan on Monday night inspected the post-hawker eviction situation, cleanliness drives, and dengue prevention measur... Read More


CIID seizes 631 cartons of foreign cigarettes at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have seized 631 cartons of foreign cigarettes, a mobile phone and three laptops from the baggage of three passenger... Read More


Dhaka ranks first globally in air pollution

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Dhaka ranked first among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 213 at 11:10 am. The air quality was classified as 'very u... Read More


49th BCS: Govt appoints 40 more to education cadre

, Oct. 6 -- The government has appointed 40 more candidates to the education cadre under the 49th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administr... Read More


PM joins Children's Rights Day, Shishu Academy's 50th anniversary event

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday joined a programme marking Children's Rights Day 2026 and the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy. The three-day observance is bein... Read More


HRW points to JSD office incident to claim 'cycle of political repression' persists under BNP

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said mass arrests continue "the cycle of political repression" in Bangladesh, even though the BNP came to power promising to restore human rights an... Read More


Gas, power shortages hit textile mills, BTMA leaders tell Jamaat chief

, Oct. 6 -- Persistent shortages of gas and electricity are disrupting operations at some textile mills, industry leaders told Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday, while seeking policy sup... Read More


British MPs meet Deputy Speaker, discuss strengthening parliamentary ties

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- A delegation of the British Parliament's All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal at his office on Tuesday and discussed strengthening parliament... Read More


JS body recommends rooftop solar projects at mosques

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday recommended formulating a policy on electricity use by mosques across the country and taking up ro... Read More