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Obaidul Quader's younger brother, 8 others held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Detectives have detained Md Shahadat Hossain, younger of former minister Obaidul Quader and eight others involved with Awami League politics, in Dhaka. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, depu... Read More


UGC warns against fake foreign university branches in Bangladesh

, Oct. 16 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has identified three fake foreign university branch campuses operating in the country and issued a warning to students against enrolli... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to form 'Shariah Advisory Board' for Islami Banking governance

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has initiated measures to ensure good governance, transparency, and the proper application of Shariah principles in the Islamic banking sector. In this regard, the centra... Read More


587 bottles of foreign liquor seized in Sylhet

Sylhet, Oct. 16 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) on Thursday morning seized a pickup carrying 587 bottles of Indian liquor during a drive by Airport Police Station. The operation took place in fro... Read More


UN sees Bangladesh's progress on disappearance accountability, urges fair trials

, Oct. 16 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has said the initiation of proceedings against those accused of carrying out enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government in Banglad... Read More


Bangladesh Bank issues public advisory amid reports of forged currency

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Following recent reports in social media and newspapers regarding a massive influx of forged currency into Bangladesh, particularly from India, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a publ... Read More


RUCSU elections held fairly and peacefully, says Observation Team

, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) elections were conducted fairly and peacefully, according to the election observation team led by Professor Rafiqul Islam. Speakin... Read More


HSC results: Overall pass rate falls to 58.83%; a sharp 19% decline

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The results of the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been released, with a total pass rate of 58.83%, a fall by 19% compared to the past year. Dhaka ... Read More


Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss ways to enhance trade, promote investment

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade, promote investment and joint ventures and explore new opportunities for economic cooperation. The Ba... Read More


Extremist leader murdered in Pabna

, Oct. 16 -- An extremist group leader was shot and hacked to death by rivals in a clash over establishing local dominance in Faridpur upazila of Pabna on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Abd... Read More