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ULAB, DRIK launch 'Ctrl+Alt+Story' fellowship to promote long-form journalism

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), in collaboration with DRIK, has launched the "Ctrl+Alt+Story: Research and Storytelling in Journalism" fellowship. The inaugural se... Read More


Dhaka University says all halls 'structurally sound', repairs under way for minor vulnerabilities

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Following November's earthquake, Dhaka University has assessed its residential halls and determined that "no building is structurally at risk", university authorities confirmed. On ... Read More


Government moves to cover crops under climate risk insurance to protect farmers

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The interim government has moved to bring farmers' crops under insurance coverage to tackle growing climate risks in Bangladesh, according to the Insurance Development Regulatory Aut... Read More


Court bars BNP's Chandpur-2 candidate Jalal Uddin, his family from leaving Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on BNP's Chandpur-2 (Matlab) candidate Jalal Uddin and his wife and children amid a corruption investigation. The order was issued on Monday b... Read More


Contractionary policies, prudent management will bring inflation below 7% by June 2026, says government

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The interim government expects overall inflation to fall below 7 percent by the end of the ongoing fiscal year, courtesy of "contractionary monetary policies and fiscal prudence". T... Read More


ACC to prosecute Menon over alleged teacher recruitment, promotions irregularities

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file cases against Rashed Khan Menon, former president of the governing body of Willes Little Flower School and College, over alleged i... Read More


Government instructs pilgrims to pay remaining Hajj fee by Dec 31

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has asked pilgrims who registered for the 2026 Hajj through government and private channels to deposit the remaining fees by Dec 31. This instructi... Read More


DC assures job for wife of Dipu Das, who was killed over blasphemy allegations

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The mourning continues at the home of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed in an attack following allegations of blasphemy in Mymensingh's Bhaluka Upazila. Many agencies and organisatio... Read More


ULAB students pay tribute to Osman Hadi with commemorative event

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Students of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), with support from the university administration, have organised a commemorative event to honour Inqilab Moncho leader Sh... Read More


Court sends 15 suspects to jail over assault, arson, looting at Prothom Alo office

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- A Dhaka court has sent 15 people to jail in connection with the attack, vandalism, looting, and arson at the Prothom Alo office. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Saifuzzaman on Monday ... Read More