‘No more than 30% increase in school fees’

The tuition fees of the students in non-government schools, colleges, madrasas and vocational institutions cannot be increased by more than thirty percent in any circumstances, says an education ministry circular.
9 August 2016, 10:33 AM

37th BCS preliminary Sept 30

The 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held on September 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am, according to a press release of Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
9 August 2016, 10:31 AM

HC verdict on DMP provision for tenants’ info Aug 17

The High Court fixes August 17 for delivering a verdict on a writ petition that challenged the legality of a provision under which Dhaka Metropolitan Police has been collecting information about residents of the metropolitan area.
8 August 2016, 14:06 PM

Ctg court asked to explain delay in trial proceedings

High Court seeks an explanation from a Chittagong court as to why the trial proceedings of the murder case of Swandeep were not finished in last 23 years after it was filed.
8 August 2016, 12:29 PM

NKorea withdraws diplomat for violating norms

The North Korean government withdraws its diplomat Han Son Ik from Bangladesh for his illegal activities violating diplomatic norms.
8 August 2016, 12:25 PM

Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China

The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
8 August 2016, 11:42 AM

Dhaka for greater connectivity among Asean countries

Bangladesh wishes to intensify political, economic and cultural connectivity with the Asean countries, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali says.
8 August 2016, 07:47 AM

Ruling class behind indigenous people’s sufferings: Santu Larma

The country’s ruling class and discriminatory social systems are behind the miserable lives of indigenous people, claims Bangladesh Adivasi Forum President Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma.
7 August 2016, 08:55 AM

Graft case conviction rate only 37%: TIB

The conviction rate in graft-related cases stood at 37 percent in last three years, says a report of Transparency International Bangladesh.
7 August 2016, 08:45 AM

‘CHT peace accord in uncertainty’

The government has kept the process of implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord in uncertainty, Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) claims.
6 August 2016, 09:28 AM

BTRC orders blocking of 35 news sites

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission yesterday directed all International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators to
5 August 2016, 08:52 AM

BTRC to block 35 news portals

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission directs all the International Internet Gateway services to block 35 domains of news websites.
4 August 2016, 16:32 PM

HC for protecting century-old Munshipukur in Ctg

The High Court directs the concerned authorities of the government to take steps to protect century-old Waqf pond Munshi Pukurat Chawkbazar in Chittagong.
4 August 2016, 14:14 PM

Govt must reassure investors: Bernicat

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat says Bangladesh government must work to reassure foreign investors that it is taking all appropriate measures to ensure security of their factories and personnel.
4 August 2016, 10:22 AM

Be vocal against those defaming Islam through killing: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again urges the nation to be vocal against the culprits defaming Islam before the whole world through killing innocent people.
3 August 2016, 08:18 AM

Ex-secy Reazul Hoque new human rights commission chief

The government appoints former secretary Kazi Reazul Hoque as the chairman of National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh.
2 August 2016, 11:26 AM

Mustafizur Rahman new envoy to Singapore

The government decides to appoint Mustafizur Rahman as the next high commissioner of Bangladesh to Singapore, according to the foreign ministry.
2 August 2016, 09:10 AM

PM seeks more cooperation from people to eliminate militancy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks greater cooperation of people and information from them in tackling militancy and terrorism more effectively.
1 August 2016, 15:01 PM

HC allows Shawkat Mahmud to go abroad

The High Court today asks the government to allow BNP chairperson's adviser Shawkat Mahmud to go abroad for treatment for 40 days.
1 August 2016, 08:27 AM

Change law to bar MPs in educational instt: HC

High Court directs the authorities concerned to take steps in two months for amending the provisions of a law that allows lawmakers to become chairman of the governing bodies of private educational institutions.
31 July 2016, 07:17 AM