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Mosleh Uddin Ahmed appointed new DMP commissioner

Dhaka, May 17 -- The government has appointed Additional Inspector General of Police Mosleh Uddin Ahmed as the new Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He was elected president of the Pol... Read More


Bangladesh to phase in skills-based education curriculum from 2028: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka, May 17 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said Bangladesh will introduce a new curriculum in phases from 2028, replacing what he described as an "outdated educati... Read More


Redy detergent renews promotional partnership with actor Tasnia Farin

Dhaka, May 17 -- Detergent powder brand Redy has renewed its partnership with actor Tasnia Farin following a "strong response" to previous promotional campaigns. A signing ceremony marking the contin... Read More


Government plans police training academy in Chattogram's Jungle Salimpur, says SP Masud Alam

Dhaka, May 17 -- The government is planning to build police training academies in Jungle Salimpur, long known as a "fortified stronghold" of criminal groups in Chattogram's Sitakunda Upazila, newly ap... Read More


Health minister says no nationwide Vitamin A campaign was held after early 2025

Dhaka, May 17 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said Bangladesh not only failed to sustain measles vaccination efforts under the previous administration, but also halted nationwide Vita... Read More


Lawyer seeks inquiry into alleged failures during Yunus-led 18-month interim rule

Dhaka, May 17 -- A petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an investigation into the 18-month tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. After a preliminary hearing on Sunday... Read More


Chhatra Dal accuses Shibir of destabilising DUET campus

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal has condemned ongoing unrest at Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), blaming activists of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir disguised as g... Read More


DUET VC appointment sparks clash, several Injured

Dhaka, May 17 -- Clashes have broken out between two parties over the appointment of a new vice chancellor at the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur. Several people have... Read More


Afsana Begum returns as Jatiya Grantha Kendro chief months after controversial removal

Dhaka, May 17 -- Fiction writer Afsana Begum has been reinstated as the director of the Jatiya Grantha Kendro under a one-year contractual appointment, following a controversial removal by the Muhamma... Read More


Dubai Taxi to recruit more 6,000 drivers, interviews kicks off on Monday

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Dubai Taxi Company is interested in recruiting another 6,000 drivers from Bangladesh this year. The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that interviews ... Read More