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Election Commission plans extended polling hours, extra voting booths in referendum, polls

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- With Bangladesh set to hold parliamentary elections alongside the referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is considering extending polling time by one hour and doubling the number of... Read More


Tanzid matches T20 record for catches in Ireland series-decider

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Tanzid Hasan has transformed a routine fielding session into a historic display, claiming five crucial catches in succession and cementing Bangladesh's dominance in the series-decider... Read More


Renaissance Dhaka launches Zaika signature a a carte menu

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel has introduced its latest culinary offering, the Zaika Signature A La Carte menu, bringing a refined interpretation of Indian cuisine to Bahar Multicui... Read More


Primary teachers' group warns of locking schools amid demands over pay, promotions

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- As a section of government primary school teachers continue their work stoppage by boycotting annual exams over pay raises and grade complexities, while another group threatened to "l... Read More


Teachers push DCU ordinance placing education cadre in all posts

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Teachers from the seven government colleges have demanded that the draft ordinance for the proposed Dhaka Central University include permanent placement of BCS General Education Cadre... Read More


ULAB opens weeklong exhibition featuring Varendra Research Museum collections

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has opened a weeklong photographic exhibition titled "A History of Bangladesh in 25 Objects from the Collections of the Varendra Resea... Read More


Nestle Bangladesh convenes leading experts for first-ever Gut Nexus

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Nestle Bangladesh has hosted "The Gut Nexus", a two-day workshop dedicated to the science of the gut microbiome, underscoring its commitment to advancing and sharing evidence-based nu... Read More


IUB alumnus Osama Khan named next vice-chancellor of University of South Wales

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Prof Osama Khan has been appointed vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of South Wales (USW) in the UK, with his term beginning in May 2026. An alumnus of IUB's Scho... Read More


Ishwardi officer ordered out of government residence after admitting to killing eight puppies

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Authorities in Ishwardi have ejected a government officer from his residence after eight puppies -- born barely a week ago -- were recovered drowned from a pond, prompting officials t... Read More


Tanzid, Rishad and Mustafizur seal clinical series win for Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh wrapped up their fifth T20I series win of 2025 with a dominant all-round performance, routing Ireland by eight wickets with 38 balls in hand after bowling them out for just... Read More