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Newly elected RUCSU leaders vow to work with all students

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The newly elected vice president (VP) and general secretary (GS) of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) have pledged to work with all students, including those wh... Read More


MPO teacher protests enters sixth day to push for housing allowance hike

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Teachers and employees of educational institutions listed in the government's monthly pay order (MPO) scheme are conducting a sixth day of protests to demand their housing allowance ... Read More


Eight Pacific Group factories in Chattogram shut 'indefinitely' after worker protests

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Eight factories operated by Pacific Group in the Chattogram EPZ have been declared closed indefinitely following worker protests. On Thursday night, the owners said the factories ha... Read More


Shibir extends winning streak in RUCSU elections as Chhatra Dal falters again

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The Islami Chhatra Shibir has reasserted its recent dominance in student politics with a sweeping victory in the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) polls, handily wi... Read More


Ali Riaz expresses optimism in July Charter's 'swift' implementation

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Ali Riaz, the vice-president of the National Consensus Commission, has expressed hope that the July National Charter, formulated through political consensus, will be implemented swif... Read More


Bangladesh political parties sign July Charter pledging state reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The signing ceremony of the July Charter, which outlines commitments to state reform, has been completed following a brief delay caused by rain and clashes between "July fighters" an... Read More


July Charter changed at last minute ahead of signing in face of protest

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The National Consensus Commission has announced changes to the fifth clause of the July Charter just before the signing ceremony. The "urgent amendment" was made in response to the ... Read More


Stage set for July Charter signing ceremony amid tight security

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Preparations have been completed at the South Plaza of Bangladesh's National Parliament for the signing ceremony of the July National Charter. Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will pres... Read More


CID seizes three flats of BSB Global Chairman Bashar

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has seized three flats belonging to MK Khairul Bashar, chairman of BSB Global Network, who was arrested in a money laundering case. The Dhaka ... Read More


Chattogram EPZ blaze: Officials say factory lacked fire safety certificate, violated building code

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The Fire Service says the factory building gutted in a fire in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) did not have a fire safety performance certificate. Fire Service Director... Read More