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Bangladesh orders punishment for primary school teachers over 'insulting, offensive' social posts

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has ordered departmental action against government primary school teachers who are "tarnishing" the government's image by allegedly posting ... Read More


Government extends shopping hours until 10pm for Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has allowed shopping malls, markets and shops across Bangladesh to remain open until 10pm before Eid-ul-Azha. The Power Division issued a letter to the cabinet secreta... Read More


Century-old law invoked to mandate separate compartment for women in trains during Eid

Dhaka, May 12 -- The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities to allocate a dedicated compartment for women on every passenger train ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, following a petition that cited a cen... Read More


Ministry seeks answers as agencies allegedly replace registered pilgrims without approval

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has sought explanations from six travel agencies after allegations that they cancelled registered Hajj pilgrims without approval and replaced them wi... Read More


Session jam fears loom as teachers strike down Barishal University

Dhaka, May 12 -- A "shutdown" enforced by a section of teachers seeking their promotion has brought the educational and administrative activities of Barishal University to a standstill. As all activi... Read More


Old Dhaka trader murdered in his own home

Dhaka, May 12 -- Police have recovered the body of a businessman with his limbs tied and a cloth covering his face from a house in Old Dhaka's Bagdasa Lane. Lalbagh Division of Police Deputy Commissi... Read More


Pension scheme hits a wall: Only 5,000 new subscribers in 20 months

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Universal Pension Scheme has seen a dramatic collapse in momentum following the fall of the Awami League government, with new registrations effectively drying up over the last 20 ... Read More


Jose Mourinho edges closer to second spell with Real Madrid, BBC reports

Dhaka, May 12 -- Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to return as Real Madrid head coach, 13 years after his first stint at the Bernabeu, BBC Sport reports. The 63-year-old, reportedly the sole ca... Read More


DSCC plans Sayedabad Terminal overhaul to restore order on roads

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced that all buses must operate from within the intercity Sayedabad Terminal as part of a move to restore order to roads in Dhaka. T... Read More


Government fixes speedboat fares on 44 routes across 12 river ports

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has set speedboat fares on 44 routes under 12 river ports following complaints of passengers being charged above approved rates in different parts of the country. The ... Read More