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Court orders to confiscate 4 flats, immovable properties of Matiur Rahman

A Dhaka court today ordered to confiscate four flats and 866 decimals of immovable property of Matiur Rahman, former member of the National Board of Revenue, and his family members in connection with corruption allegations against them
4 July 2024, 10:54 AM

Nasrul Hamid hints at further rise in electricity prices this year

State minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today hinted at a further rise in electricity prices this year.
4 July 2024, 09:37 AM

Hasina’s upcoming China visit to boost cooperation on regional and int'l issues: envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today said China stands ready to take Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit as an opportunity to further deepen mutual trust between the two countries, strengthen the synergy of development strategies, consolidate traditional friendship, and work together to realise the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation and Bangladesh's Vision 2041.
4 July 2024, 08:10 AM

Quota system protest: Agricultural univ students block Agargaon road

Student of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University blocked the road in near their university in the capital's Agargaon in protest of the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
4 July 2024, 07:37 AM

No plan to raise age limit for govt jobs: minister

Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said the government has no plan to raise the age limit to 35 years for entering government jobs
3 July 2024, 14:12 PM

Ensure proper usage of medical equipment in public hospitals: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that medical equipment for public hospitals must be procured considering the real needs of the patients
3 July 2024, 13:09 PM

Quota protests: Students briefly block Shahbagh intersection

Several hundred students briefly blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital this afternoon for the second consecutive day against reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
3 July 2024, 10:36 AM

US News and World Report rankings: DU highest ranked univ in Bangladesh

Dhaka University (DU) was the highest-ranked university in Bangladesh, according to the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings by US News and World Report
3 July 2024, 07:54 AM

Illegal assets: ACC sues Rajuk director, his wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed two cases against Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (Rajuk) Director Mubarak Hossain
3 July 2024, 07:29 AM

ACC primary probe finds grafts evidence against Benazir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has obtained preliminary information indicating that former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, as well as his wife and daughters, acquired assets beyond their known sources of income
2 July 2024, 12:25 PM
2 July 2024, 11:00 AM

LPG price raised by Tk 0.31 per kg

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been raised by Tk 0.31 per kg for the month of July
2 July 2024, 10:52 AM

Khaleda to return home this evening after 10 days in hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to return to her Gulshan residence this evening after receiving treatment for 10 days at Evercare Hospital in the capital
2 July 2024, 10:14 AM

Indian Navy chief calls on Bangladesh Air Force chief

Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi called on Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at the BAF Headquarters today
1 July 2024, 13:26 PM

It's not an order, but a request

Bangladesh Police Service Association president softens tone on recent statement released by it accusing media of a 'smear campaign' against its members
1 July 2024, 13:07 PM

HSC exams to be scheduled earlier from next year: Mohibul

Responding to the disruption caused by rain, Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury said yesterday that Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams will be held at an earlier date from the next year
1 July 2024, 08:38 AM

BAF receives 5th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft

Bangladesh Air Force received their fifth C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the UK last week
30 June 2024, 12:42 PM

Indian navy chief in Bangladesh on a 4-day visit

Indian navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi today began a four-day visit to Bangladesh aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation
30 June 2024, 11:35 AM

Ex-BNP MP Nadim Mostafa passes away

Former MP and BNP executive committee member Nadim Mostafa passed away at United Hospital this morning at the age of 58
30 June 2024, 11:13 AM

BNP providing false info on Khaleda's illness to confuse people: Quader

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP leaders are confusing people by providing false information regarding illness of the party chief Khaleda Zia
30 June 2024, 10:57 AM