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IUB alumnus Osama Khan named next vice-chancellor of University of South Wales

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Prof Osama Khan has been appointed vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of South Wales (USW) in the UK, with his term beginning in May 2026. An alumnus of IUB's Scho... Read More


Ishwardi officer ordered out of government residence after admitting to killing eight puppies

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Authorities in Ishwardi have ejected a government officer from his residence after eight puppies -- born barely a week ago -- were recovered drowned from a pond, prompting officials t... Read More


Tanzid, Rishad and Mustafizur seal clinical series win for Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh wrapped up their fifth T20I series win of 2025 with a dominant all-round performance, routing Ireland by eight wickets with 38 balls in hand after bowling them out for just... Read More


BNP leader Tarique hasn't applied for travel pass yet, Advisor Touhid says

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP leader Tarique Rahman has not applied for a travel pass to return home yet, Foreign Advisor Touhid has said amid growing speculation fuelled by the critical condition of his mothe... Read More


Bangladesh hikes 12kg LPG cylinder price by Tk 38 for December

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 3.17 per unit for December, reflecting a rise in costs on the international market. As a result, the price of the most ... Read More


After SPs, govt reshuffles 527 police station chiefs in pre-election lottery

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has reassigned the officers-in-charge (OCs) of 527 police stations across the country through a lottery in the latest shake-up of key law-enforcement positions ahead of... Read More


Dengue: 2 deaths, 565 hospitalisations in a day

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh has reported two more deaths from dengue fever, while 565 new patients have been admitted to hospitals with the disease in the past 24 hours. The total number of hospitali... Read More


Law and order workshop for election suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has suspended a workshop concerning law and order surrounding the upcoming parliamentary election and the referendum. The home ministry announced the move in a letter ... Read More


Tarique's homecoming: Govt ready to provide 'special' security to those who need it, says home advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government is ready to provide "special" security to those who need it, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said regarding Tarique Rahman's homecoming. His comment came foll... Read More


SSF personnel deployed at Evercare Hospital for Khaleda Zia's security

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- A security cordon has been established around Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was declared a "Very Very Important Person" (VVIP)... Read More