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Education cadre lecturers warn of 'work stoppage' demanding promotions

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- "Promotion-deprived" lecturers of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) General Education Cadre have demanded that those eligible be promoted by Nov 12. They warned of a work stoppage ... Read More


Govt deceiving everyone except Jamaat, NCP, says Rashed Khan

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The interim government and the National Consensus Commission have deceived all parties except Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizens Party (NCP), said Gono Odhikar Parishad Genera... Read More


Election Commission to sit for first inter-ministry meeting ahead of election

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Election Commission (EC) will exchange views with the senior officials of ministries, departments, directorates, agencies and authorities with connections to preparations for the... Read More


Bangladesh forecasts rapid water level rise in several rivers

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Water Development Board (WDB) has predicted a possible rapid rise in water levels in several rivers across Bangladesh. However... Read More


DUCSU general secretary walks out of Dhaka University seminar calling teacher 'fascist'

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) General Secretary SM Farhad has walked out of a seminar after calling a political science professor a "patron of fascism". Represent... Read More


Reshaping urban transport: Battery-powered vehicles transform Dhaka streets but worries linger

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Navigating Dhaka from Banasree to Sadarghat, Shamim Ahmed struggled for over an hour to find a ride via a ride-sharing app. Phone calls, repeated requests, and long waits yielded not... Read More


Six Pakistani soldiers killed 'in clash with militants' near Afghan border

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Six Pakistani soldiers, including a captain, have been killed in a gun battle with militants near the Afghan border in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the militar... Read More


Malaysia's labour market reopening to Bangladeshis, but recruiters must meet 10 conditions

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Malaysian labour market is opening soon to Bangladeshi expatriates. However, the country - one of the major destinations for Bangladeshi workers -- has also imposed 10 conditions... Read More


Jamaat and 7 other parties hold meeting with CEC

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Delegations from eight political parties who came to the Election Commission (EC) to submit a memorandum demanding a referendum in November have met Chief Election Commissioner AMM N... Read More


Mobile registration rollout sparks "de-registration" concerns

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Bangladesh is set to introduce mandatory mobile phone registration from Dec 16, raising concerns among users and industry insiders about potential complications and inconveniences. ... Read More