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Begum Waheeda Wasiuddin passes away
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A first in CU: Starlink launched, led by student initiative
Landmark initiative's trial run covers library premises
23 October 2025, 15:26 PM
SC Secretariat Ordinance gets in-principle approval
Advisory Council clears draft to ensure judiciary’s independence
23 October 2025, 15:17 PM
RPO amendment okays ‘no vote’, bars fugitives from polls, empowers EC to scrap constituency results
Key electoral reforms include mandatory party symbols for alliances and public disclosure of candidates’ assets
23 October 2025, 14:51 PM
Council of Advisers approve six ordinances, including Labour and RPO
Also cleared proposals to simplify housing services and establish a new consulate general office in Detroit, US
23 October 2025, 13:48 PM
US Charge d'Affaires discusses election security with Bangladesh Police chief
IGP highlights reform efforts and training initiatives to ensure secure elections
23 October 2025, 13:37 PM
Mymensingh morgue horror: Youth sent to jail for allegedly committing sexual act with cadaver
Police say 19-year-old morgue assistant confessed; samples sent to Dhaka for DNA testing
23 October 2025, 12:47 PM
Bangladesh to hold world's largest democratic election: German ambassador
With this, the country has a chance to join back into the league of democratic nations
23 October 2025, 12:20 PM
Folk music event halted in Faridpur after complaints
The programme could lead to a deterioration of law and order, the UNO says
23 October 2025, 07:07 AM
Students block Farmgate intersection demanding safer roads
Demands exemplary punishment for those responsible deaths in road accidents
23 October 2025, 07:02 AM
Advisers, secretaries flouting foreign travel rules
CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election
23 October 2025, 06:24 AM
BNP leaders meet CEC to submit 36-point proposal ahead of election
Urges EC to ensure a free and impartial election
23 October 2025, 05:59 AM
Former MP Tahura Ali passes away
She leaves behind a son and three daughters, including actor Meher Afroz Shaon
23 October 2025, 05:23 AM
Dengue death toll rises to 255
With two more dengue-related deaths reported yesterday, this year’s death toll has risen to 255, painting an alarming picture of the ongoing outbreak.
22 October 2025, 22:16 PM
JS may get 270 days for dual functions
The National Consensus Commission is expected to propose that the next elected parliament be given 270 days to serve both as a legislative body and a Constitution Reform Assembly.
22 October 2025, 22:13 PM
Lawyer seeks cancellation of verdict on 13th amendment
Senior lawyer Sharif Bhuiyan yesterday urged the Supreme Court to restore the non-party caretaker government system by cancelling its 2011 verdict that scrapped the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
22 October 2025, 22:05 PM
Amend anti-tobacco law, close existing loopholes: speakers
Anti-tobacco activists and health officials yesterday urged the government to swiftly approve the proposed amendment to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act to protect public health and reduce tobacco-related deaths.
22 October 2025, 22:03 PM
‘Want equal access to jobs, higher studies’
The Qawmi Education Rights Movement yesterday placed a five-point demand calling for full recognition of Qawmi education and equal access to higher studies and employment.
22 October 2025, 22:01 PM
SC Secretariat Ordinance: Judges may hold executive posts
Cabinet Division officials say it’s double standards
22 October 2025, 21:57 PM
Officials for polls duty: BNP to oppose hiring from select entities
Party will ask EC not to pick people from certain organisations known to be close to a right-wing party
22 October 2025, 20:15 PM
Amnesty hails move to try army officers for torture, abduction
Amnesty International in a statement issued yesterday welcomed the decision by the Bangladeshi authorities to bring 15 serving army officers before a court to face charges under the International Crimes Tribunal.
22 October 2025, 18:18 PM