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Former AmCham president Forrest Cookson dies at 92

Dhaka, April 22 -- Forrest E Cookson, the former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham), has died at the age of 92. He passed away on Tuesday night while undergoing trea... Read More


Second Indian fireworks blast in three days kills 13

Dhaka, April 22 -- At least 13 people have been killed and several others injured, including five reportedly in critical condition, after an explosion at a firecracker factory in India, reports BBC. ... Read More


DUCSU VP seeks accountability over police role in Chattogram clash

Dhaka, April 22 -- Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Abu Shadik Kayem has called for legal action against police officers who he failed to intervene during a violent clas... Read More


Jamaat, NCP, Khelafat Majlis among 12 cleared for women's reserved seats

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Election Commission (EC) has declared the nomination papers of 12 candidates from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance valid for the women's reserved seats. The candidacy of Monira... Read More


Police deployed at Chattogram City College, monitoring at other educational institutions

Dhaka, April 22 -- Police have been deployed on the campus of Govt City College, Chattogram after a clash between members of the Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal and the Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing... Read More


Afroza for action plan on route-based expenses before Biman fleet expansion

Dhaka, April 22 -- Before expanding the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, it is necessary to formulate a comprehensive action plan in the light of route-based income-expenditure analysis, suggests t... Read More


Govt to make primary education compulsory and free up to class 8

Dhaka, April 22 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj says the government is planning to extend primary education up to class 8 and make it free for students aged 4 to 13. Spe... Read More


6, including OC, shot as River Police, criminals exchange 'gunfire' on Padma River

Dhaka, April 22 -- A gunfight has broken out between the River Police and criminals during a routine patrol on the Padma River at the Haripur border in Kushtia. One River Police official, four staff ... Read More


Schedule for HSC exams announced

Dhaka, April 22 -- This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams will start on Jul 2 with the Bangla First Paper test. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka announced the sc... Read More


Bangladesh to provide free uniforms, schoolbags made of jute to support fiber industry, reduce pollution

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government will provide free uniforms and schoolbags made of jute to primary-level students in every Upazila from July in a move aimed at supporting the jute industry and reduci... Read More