Dhaka University (DU) authorities on Monday decided not to join the integrated admission test system of public universities which is likely to begin from the 2020-21 academic session.
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4.1pc growth in Bangladesh’s mobile phone market in 2019
Bangladesh’s mobile phone market returned to growth in 2019 with a 4.1 percent annual growth, shipping 29.6 million units during the year, said a new report released from New Delhi on Monday.
Hajj Package-2020; minimum cost Tk 3.15 lakh
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft Hajj Package-2020, fixing the minimum cost for an intending pilgrim at Tk 3.15 lakh under package-3 of the government.
Papiya put on 15-day remand in 3 cases
Two courts here on Monday placed suspended Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papiya on a 15-day remand in three cases filed against her with Airport and Sher-e-Banglanagar police stations.
When will brutality end in Bangladesh learning places?
Sir Frank Peters If Almighty Allah is the greatest mentor/teacher ever known to mankind with superior wisdom way beyond the abilities of mastermind earthlings like Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking, why are people (school-teachers, imams and parents) ignoring his wisdom…
Salman Shah committed suicide over family feud: PBI
Dhallywood superstar Salman Shah had not been murdered, according to Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) reports.
PM seeks more Japanese investment in power, energy sector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought more Japanese investment in power and energy sector of the country to meet the growing demand of electricity.
HC issues rule on sections 25,31 of Digital Security Act 2018
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why sections 25 and 31 of the Digital Security Act, 2018 would not be declared illegal and unconstitutional.
Mominul century guides Bangladesh to strong position
Mominul Haque hit his ninth ton while Mushfiqur Rahim remains one run short of his seventh century as Bangladesh put them in a strong position at lunch on day three of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Rab raids Papiya’s city houses, suite at luxury hotel
Dhaka, Feb 24 – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members on Sunday raided two city houses of Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papiya and her rented presidential suite at a five-star hotel, and seized Tk 58.41 lakh in cash among…
All in Dhaka at health risk: City again worst in air quality
Dhaka, Feb 24 – The residents of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka are at health risk as the megacity ranked top among cities with worst air quality on Monday morning.
GP ordered to pay BTRC another Tk 10 bn within May
Dhaka, Feb 24 – The Appellate Division on Monday ordered private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) to pay another Tk 1,000 crore of the dues claimed by BTRC within the next three months.
নারীপক্ষ’র মুক্ত ফোরাম ‘জেনোসাইড ও নারীর ’৭১’ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২৫
আগামী ১২ ফাল্গুন ১৪২৬ – ২৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২০, মঙ্গলবার বিকাল ৫.৩০ টায় নারীপক্ষ’র নাসরীন হক সভাকক্ষে মুক্ত ফোরাম অনুষ্ঠিত হবে।
IBBL Business Development Conference held in Jessore
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Jashore Zone organized Business Development Conference at a local hotel of the city on 22 February 2020, Saturday.
Rab detains 4 of an alleged currency counterfeiters gang
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained four members of a gang of currency counterfeiters and seized fake currencies of various countries from their possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
30 percent of detained prisoners in BD accused in drug cases
Dhaka, Feb 23 – About 30 per cent of the total detained in different prisons in the country is accused in drug-related cases. The total number of drug-addicted detained accused is 4,016.
HC seeks report on Khaleda’s health condition Feb 27
The High Court on Sunday asked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice Chancellor to submit a report on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition by 5 pm on Wednesday and fixed February 27 for hearing on her bail petition…
Khaleda to be granted bail, hopes Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday hoped that the High Court will deliver the ‘right’ order in the bail petition filed by their chairperson Khaleda by demonstrating the independence of the judiciary.
GP pays Tk 10 bn to BTRC
Private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) on Sunday provided Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in compliance with the Supreme Court order.
Govt loss Tk 120bn a year as cable TV operators under-report
The government loses Tk 10,000-12,000 in revenue every year as the cable operators are not digitised their services, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ launched at Book Fair
Culture Desk A poetry book titled ‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ by Abdullah Al Yasin Shuvro has been published at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020. This is the third poetry book from poet Shuvro.
Appellate Division upholds bail of Sigma Huda, two daughters
The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld anticipatory bail to Sigma Huda, the wife of former BNP minister Nazmul Huda, and her two daughters in a money laundering case.
Climate crisis needs everyone to act: ex-UN chief Figueres
Former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres was a key architect of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, due to go into effect at the end of the year.
Banking sector now hostage to a quarter: CPD
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Saturday alleged that the country’s banking sector is now hostage to a handful of individuals and organisations. He made the allegation while addressing…
Urban experts call flyovers an ‘irreparable damage’
Dhaka Feb 23 – Terming construction of flyovers in the city an ‘irreparable damage’ to the city, urban experts have called for taking pragmatic steps instead of spending huge money on such mega structures to improve the traffic situation.
Liberation War heroes on Language Movement banner
Rajshahi, Feb 22 – Rajshahi University Music department used a banner in the ‘Prabhat Feri’ program on 21st February where the pictures of 7 Bir Shreshthos liberation war were used. Many in the university criticized the matter.
Trade with China to become normal within 3 days: FBCCI
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Saturday hoped that trade with China will become normal from Monday.
PM, her sister visit exhibition on Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana visited a photo and painting exhibition titled ‘Lightning the Fire of Freedom: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ at Shilpakala Academy here on Friday.
One new dengue patient admitted to hospital in 24 hrs
A new dengue case was reported in the last 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Nat’l phase match of Bangabandhu, Bangamata Gold Cup begins
Sports Desk The national phase matches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman boys’ (U-17) and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib girls’ (U-17) National Gold Cup Football tournament begins from Monday (February 24) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS). Eight…