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RU female student drowns in swimming pool

RU, Oct. 26 -- A female student of Rajshahi University (RU) drowned while swimming at the university's swimming pool, on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Saima Hossain, a 2020-21 sess... Read More


Gulshan and Motijheel hold 20 percent of Dhaka's bank deposits; Bhashantek has at least

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Motijheel and Gulshan areas hold the highest concentration of wealth, collectively accounting for nearly 20 percent of the total bank deposits in the country. The combined bank depo... Read More


Sarjis accuses administration of political bias, warns of consequences

Kishoreganj, Oct. 26 -- Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser (North) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has alleged that parts of the administration are showing political bias, favouring different parties i... Read More


Bangladesh Election 2026: EC to sit with top officials October 30

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- The Election Commission will sit in a views-exchange with top government officials including secretaries of key ministries, directors general of important agencies and Inspector Gene... Read More


Abu Laek, Sadi get UTL JnU Chapter Leadership

, Oct. 26 -- A partial convening committee of the University Teachers Link (UTL) at Jagannath University (JnU) has been formed. The 15-member committee has appointed Professor Dr. Abu Laek from the De... Read More


HC issues rule: Why ex-CJ Khairul Haque should not be granted bail in 5 cases

, Oct. 26 -- The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque should not be granted bail in five cases including Jubo Dal activi... Read More


Bangladesh Republic Party gets registration with 'Elephant' symbol

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh Republic Party (BRP) on Sunday officially received registration as a new political party with the 'Elephant' as its electoral symbol, following a court directive. The Ele... Read More


Nine SPs, two Addl SPs transferred

, Oct. 26 -- In an administrative reshuffle, nine Superintendent of Police (SP) and two Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) rank officials, have been transferred and given new postings. The Hom... Read More


DSE to introduce Tk 0.01 tick size for shares priced below Tk 1

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will introduce a revised tick size of Tk 0.01 for equity securities priced below Tk 1, the bourse announced on Sunday. The move is aimed at improving ... Read More


Bangladesh Tobacco Control Advocates protest Philip Morris facility at BEZA

, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh Tobacco Control Advocates (BTCA) on Sunday expressed deep concern and strong protest over the approval granted by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) to Philip Morri... Read More