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Classes at Dhaka Central University from Jan 1 as ordinance nears 'finalisation'

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Classes for the first batch (2024-25) of the proposed Dhaka Central University, comprising seven colleges in the capital, will begin on Jan 1, the education authorities have said. Th... Read More


Higher interest rates needed to tame inflation, says Anisuzzaman

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Chief Advisor's Special Assistant on Finance Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has said interest rates need to be raised more to bring inflation down to the 5 percent range. On Monday, he said t... Read More


Court sends journalist Shaukat Mahmood to jail, sets Thursday for remand hearing

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- A court has sent journalist Shaukat Mahmood, secretary general of the newly-formed Janata Party Bangladesh, to jail over charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Dhaka Metropolitan Magi... Read More


Police zero in on domestic worker over Mohammadpur double murder

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- After the suspected double murder of a woman and her teenage daughter in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, police have set their sights on a domestic aide who had only been working at the home for... Read More


'I could have a heart attack if remanded,' NASSA Group boss tells court

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- A Dhaka court has granted police three days to grill Nazrul Islam Mazumder, the chairman of NASSA Group, in connection with a murder case linked to the July Uprising. Dhaka Additiona... Read More


Students surround Shikkha Bhaban again as Dhaka Central University ordinance lags

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Students of seven colleges demanding the issuance of the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance have once again occupied Abdul Gani Road in front of the Shikkha Bhaban, disruptin... Read More


Two secretaries to lead new NBR divisions under current govt, says Chairman Khan

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The two divisions of the National Board of Revenue -- Revenue Policy and Revenue Management - will be introduced during the tenure of the interim government, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rah... Read More


Jatiya Party factions of Anisul, Manju come together in new alliance

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- A new alliance called the National Democratic Front (NDF) has been formed, which includes the Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and as well as Anwar Hossain Manju's Jati... Read More


Bachelor's, Master's-level teachers eligible for MPO inclusion in new policy

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The government has introduced a new Monthly Pay Order (MPO) policy for private schools and colleges, bringing several key changes, including the opportunity for Bachelor's (Honours) a... Read More


Onion imports resume through Hili Land Port after 3 months

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Onion imports from India have resumed through the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur after three months of suspension. On the first day, 30 tonnes of onions, imported by a company named Rock... Read More