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Pro-BNP teachers at DU demand reinstating research allowance

The white panel, a pro-BNP teachers association of Dhaka University, has condemned the cancellation of the monthly research allowance and demanded reinstating it immediately.
29 November 2022, 18:52 PM

Education boards may start HSC enrolment from Dec 8 or 9

Education boards are planning to start the online process for enrolling students to Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) courses for the next academic session from December 8 or 9.
29 November 2022, 09:33 AM

GM Quader can partake in Jatiya Party activities: HC

The High Court today cleared the way for Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader to perform the responsibilities of his post.
29 November 2022, 08:02 AM

Anwarul Amin no more

Renowned banker Anwarul Amin died early this morning at his residence in the capital.
29 November 2022, 05:10 AM

Dipu Moni for lifting age cap on univ education

Education Minister Dipu Moni today hoped the university authorities will take steps to lift the restriction on the age limit for higher education at the institutions.
28 November 2022, 10:48 AM

SSC result 2022: Nearly 3k schools with 100% pass rates, 50 with 0%

A total of 2,975 schools under all education boards in the country achieved 100 per cent pass rate in this year's SSC and equivalent exams this year.
28 November 2022, 07:41 AM

Primary school teacher recruitment test results likely today

Results of the recruitment tests for appointment of assistant teachers at government primary schools is likely to be published this afternoon, a top official of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education told The Daily Star.
28 November 2022, 07:04 AM

51% of HSIA 3rd terminal completed: CAAB

Fifty-one percent of the construction of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) third terminal has been completed so far. The establishment is expected to partially open for operation in October next year.
27 November 2022, 15:37 PM

Militants escape: Accused surrenders, placed on remand

An accused in a case filed in connection with the November 20 escape of two death-row convicts has surrendered before a Dhaka court this afternoon.
27 November 2022, 13:38 PM

How to get your SSC results online or via SMS

Results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2022 will be published around 12:00pm tomorrow (Monday).
27 November 2022, 11:33 AM

Don't support militants by providing them shelter

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged people not to give support to militants by providing financial support or shelter.
27 November 2022, 11:23 AM

Cut imports of luxury goods, focus on essentials: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina once again directed authorities concerned to reduce imports of luxury items and place more emphasis on importing essential products, including food and fertilisers.
27 November 2022, 10:58 AM

Cases against Samrat: Hearing on charge framing scheduled for next year

Two Dhaka courts today adjourned separate petitions on charge framing hearing in two cases filed against expelled Dhaka South Jubo League president Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat under the arms and narcotics control act.
27 November 2022, 10:42 AM

HC slams ACC over inaction against major loan defaulters

The High Court today slammed the Anti-Corruption Commission for its inaction in bringing major loan defaulters to book.
27 November 2022, 09:48 AM

Investigation into case against Shahidul Alam to run: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today upheld a High Court verdict that rejected photographer Shahidul Alam's writ petition challenging the legality of the case filed against him under Section 57 of the ICT Act-2006.
27 November 2022, 08:54 AM

Chumki, Mahila AL's new president, Shila general secy

The new central committee of Bangladesh Mahila Awami League, an associated body of the Awami League, was formed today with Meher Afroze Chumki as its new president and Shabnam Jahan Shila as the new general secretary.
26 November 2022, 13:26 PM

AL govt always prioritised health sector: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her Awami League government always keeps the development of health sector as its top priority.
25 November 2022, 15:58 PM

Jashore rally proves people have faith in AL: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the huge number of people at the public rally in Jashore has once again proved that the people of the country have faith in the government of Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
25 November 2022, 10:48 AM

Air Quality Index: Dhaka ranks 4th worst again today

Dhaka's air quality continued to remain in the “unhealthy” zone this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 184 at 9:00am today, Dhaka ranked fourth among global cities with the worst air quality.
25 November 2022, 04:57 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.65%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services.
24 November 2022, 11:22 AM