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3 Dhaka University teachers suspended, 2 barred from academic activities

Dhaka, June 23 -- The Dhaka University syndicate has decided to suspend three teachers and temporarily suspend one from academic activities for "controversial activities" and "threats" to students dur... Read More


44 floodgates opened as Teesta nears danger mark, raising fresh flood fears

Dhaka, June 23 -- The water level of the Teesta River has started to surge again in Nilphamari, submerging croplands in nearby low-lying areas. The river was flowing 10cm below the danger level at th... Read More


SSC exam results on Jul 20, says education minister

Dhaka, June 23 -- The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on Jul 20, says Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon. He repeated the date ... Read More


Jhalakathi-1 MP Jamal demands ban on politics of anti-liberation forces

Dhaka, June 22 -- Treasury bench lawmaker Rafiqul Islam Jamal has demanded a ban on the politics of parties opposing Bangladesh's independence, without naming any specific party or organisation. Part... Read More


Argentina superstar Messi overtakes Klose to become World Cup's all-time leading scorer

Dhaka, June 22 -- Argentine maestro Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his glittering career, scoring against Austria to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. The Argentina cap... Read More


Remittance inflows cross $2bn in 21 days of June as Bangladesh Bank forecasts $36bn at year-end

Dhaka, June 22 -- Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have continued their strong upward trend, with expatriates sending over $2 billion in the first 21 days of June, the final month of the fiscal year. ... Read More


PM Tarique arrives in Dalian, begins China visit before Beijing bilateral talks

Dhaka, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his China visit after arriving in the northeastern city of Dalian following a trip to Malaysia. He reached Dalian's Zhoushuizi International ... Read More


Tarique, Anwar face the press after sealing bilateral talks in Putrajaya

Dhaka, June 22 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman have appeared at a joint press conference following high-stakes talks aimed at advancing bilater... Read More


Ritabrata's 'real TMC' forms new committee, removes Mamata as chairperson

Dhaka, June 22 -- West Bengal politics has seen another dramatic turn as the rebel faction led by Uluberia Purba MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, calling itself the "real Trinamool", announced a new committee ... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia explore trade, manpower recruitment avenues to deepen ties

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have held a bilateral meeting to explore avenues for greater cooperation, with manpower export and trade and investment expansion topping the agenda. The tal... Read More