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Government opens applications for non-MPO schools, colleges from Jan 14

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The interim government has launched a fresh drive to bring non-MPO private schools and colleges under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme. The Secondary and Higher Education Division ... Read More


Chinese Ambassador Yao meets Tarique

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- China's Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has met BNP acting chief Tarique Rahman. The hour-long meeting took place on Wednesday afternoon at the party chairperson's office in Gulshan... Read More


14 senior police officers transferred

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Fourteen police officers of the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG), additional DIG and superintendent of police have been transferred. The officers include those serving with the... Read More


Bangladesh 'firm' on skipping T20 World Cup in India: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Bangladesh will not compromise on its decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, Sport Advisor Asif Nazrul has said, citing concerns over player safety, national security ... Read More


BNP candidate Reza Kibria show-caused for 'voilating' electoral code' in Habiganj

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- BNP-nominated parliamentary candidate Reza Kibria has been served a show-cause notice over alleged violations of the election code of conduct in Habiganj-1 constituency. The notice w... Read More


Tarique Rahman to pay respects at Abu Sayed's grave in Rangpur

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Tarique Rahman will visit Rangpur on Jan 12, where he is scheduled to pay respects at the grave of Abu Sayed, the first martyr of the July Uprising. Around 2pm, the BNP's acting chai... Read More


JnUCSU polls: Tight race for VP and AGS posts as results trickle in

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Initial results from 18 polling centres in the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU) elections show a neck-and-neck battle for several top positions. Candidates from ... Read More


EU delegation meets Jamaat chief ahead of polls

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- A delegation from the European Union has met Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman to discuss the upcoming general election and the Rohingya crisis. The three-member delegation, led ... Read More


Poor referendum turnout could undo reform efforts, Advisor Sakhawat warns

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Shipping Advisor M Sakhawat Hussain has warned that failure to secure proper public participation in the upcoming referendum on proposed reforms could see Bangladesh revert to its pre... Read More


Biman to kick off Karachi flight on Jan 29

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights to Pakistan's Karachi from Jan 29. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the national flag carrier said it wi... Read More