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Dirty toilets, rising risks: JU's sanitation crisis puts 12,000 students in danger

Bangladesh, April 19 -- Once known for its environment and residential facilities, Jahangirnagar University (JU) is now grappling with a worsening sanitation crisis, as thousands of students face heal... Read More


Female student held with 'drugs' at JU hall; probe body formed

Bangladesh, April 19 -- Authorities at Jahangirnagar University (JU) have detained a female student allegedly along with cannabis from Nawab Faizunnesa Hall. The accused identified as Sanjida Amir In... Read More


Fuel 'looted' from Rangpur filling station after attack; complaint lodged

Rangpur, April 19 -- A complaint has been filed with the local police station alleging that 167 litres of petrol have been looted from a filling station in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur after launching a... Read More


Spain crush Ukraine 5-0 to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive

CORDOBA, Spain, April 19 -- Reigning world champions Spain kept their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over Ukraine on Saturday at the Nuevo Archange... Read More


Bangladesh's reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures: Debapriya Bhattacharya

Dhaka, April 19 -- uprising reform drive has largely fallen short of its promise, undermined by a lack of political vision, weak institutional capacity, and the enduring grip of vested interests, a le... Read More


Bangladesh's reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures: Debapriya

Dhaka, April 19 -- uprising reform drive has largely fallen short of its promise, undermined by a lack of political vision, weak institutional capacity, and the enduring grip of vested interests, a le... Read More


LPG price: Jamaat voices concern over steep hike

Dhaka, April 19 -- e-Islami on Sunday expressed deep concern over the recent hike in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, urging the authorities to reconsider the decision. In a statement, party Sec... Read More


HC to hold virtual court sessions twice a week for energy saving

Dhaka, April 19 -- The High Court will conduct virtual court proceedings two days a week to help ensure energy and power savings amid the current global situation. The virtual proceedings will be hel... Read More


Bangladesh, EU to sign PCA in Brussels Monday

Dhaka, April 19 -- Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) are set to sign the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) on Monday in Brussels, Belgium as both sides eye to take the relationship to n... Read More


Dhaka looks for regional breakthrough after achieving peace at home: Khalilur Rahman

Dhaka, April 19 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh achieved peace in society following the Uprising of 2024 and they are strongly advocating a 'much closer and well-functioning... Read More