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Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, saying he will not take on any new assignments in films. The popular vocalist made the announcement... Read More


Bank worker crushed between 'racing' buses in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- A bank employee has been crushed between two buses along Dhaka's Badda Link Road. Witnesses and police said the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when buses from Raida Enterpri... Read More


118 joint secretaries promoted to additional secretary posts

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The interim government has promoted 118 civil servants holding the rank of joint secretary to additional secretary in a sweeping move two weeks before the parliamentary elections. O... Read More


US hinted at tariff relief for Bangladeshi goods, says Lutfey Siddiqi

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Chattogram CorrespondentBangladeshi goods may soon face lower tariffs in the United States, Chief Advisor's International Affairs Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi has said after recent b... Read More


NTRCA to hold written, viva exams for heads, deputies at private schools

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The Non‑Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) will conduct examinations for the appointment of heads and assistant heads in private educational ... Read More


Education ministry opens transfers for MPO-listed school, college teachers

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a new policy allowing teachers under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme to transfer between private schools and colleges, introducing a centralis... Read More


Power Advisor Fouzul says raising civil service salaries not feasible for 'time constraints'

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Implementation unlikely now: Advisor Fouzul sees no time to implement the Pay Commission's recommendations; decisions are left for the next government. Phased approach: Even if impl... Read More


Rangunia Awami League leaders among 26 named in inquiry into attack on Fakhrul's convoy

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Police have submitted an investigation report against 26 individuals over the attack on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's motorcade at Rangunia's Ichakhali Bazar in... Read More


Bangladesh central bank chief rebukes business groups over interest-rate silence

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- * Businesses remained silent when state intervention distorted financial system and money was smuggled out * Low, capped interest rates are unlikely to return soon * High rates are... Read More


IUB welcomes around 1,000 new students at Spring 2026 orientation

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has welcomed around 1,000 newly admitted undergraduate students through its Spring 2026 orientation. The event was held on Jan 15 at the IUB... Read More