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DU Prof Gitiara Nasreen disappointed over government 'let-down' in Women's Reform Commission

Dhaka, May 25 -- Gitiara Nasreen, a member of the Media Reform Commission and a professor at Dhaka University, has criticised the role of the interim government in the situation that arose after the p... Read More


Public Service Ordinance up for discussion, says home advisor amid workers' protests

Dhaka, May 25 -- In the face of protests by civil servants demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that the governm... Read More


Yunus sits with political parties as second day of discussions commence

Dhaka, May 25 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sat with political parties to continue what began on Saturday to mitigate the ongoing political discord. Representatives of 11 parties are in a dialo... Read More


Govt primary teachers to observe full-day work stoppage from Monday

Dhaka, May 25 -- Assistant teachers at government primary schools have decided to observe full-day work stoppages starting Monday to press home their demands, including wages under Grade 11 of the pay... Read More


ICT orders newspaper notices summoning Hasina in contempt of court case

Dhaka, May 25 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the publication of a public notice in newspapers summoning deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former Bangladesh Chhatra Leagu... Read More


Yunus to meet with 20 parties in two phases on Sunday amid political discord

Dhaka, May 25 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is going to sit with 20 political parties in two stages to explore ways to mitigate the ongoing political discord. A representative from each party will ... Read More


Bangladesh's interim government warns of full public disclosure if duties are obstructed

Dhaka, May 25 -- As tensions continue to roil the political landscape, Bangladesh's interim government has warned that if its ability to govern is obstructed, whether by internal actors or foreign int... Read More


Govt hikes cowhide prices by Tk 5 per sq ft ahead of Eid

Dhaka, May 25 -- The government has increased the prices of rawhide collected from sacrificial animals ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The price of cowhide in Dhaka has been raised by Tk 5 per sq ... Read More


Owners pause petrol pump strike for two months

Dhaka, May 25 -- The Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tanker Owners' Unity Council has announced a two-month suspension of a strike action at petrol pumps aimed at pressing home a series of demands, includi... Read More


Bangladesh makes Cannes breakthrough as 'Ali' is honoured on global stage

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh has made a historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, with its short film "Ali" earning a Special Mention in the official competition section. This is the first time a Ba... Read More