Staff Reporter : In the wake of the ongoing controversy regarding the appointment of advisers, the combined private university unit of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has demanded that the government form a special committee to determine the members of the Advisory Council. The committee should be comprised representatives of political parties, public universities, private universities, the National University; Dhaka University affiliated seven colleges and madrasahs so that advisers are not appointed arbitrarily. Besides, they demanded the appointment of advisers, who...
Day: November 14, 2024
Staff Reporter : Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said the police are now working at full capacity, following the July uprising. The adviser made these remarks during his visit to the APBn headquarters in Uttara on Wednesday morning, where he attended a special meeting as chief guest. He specifically highlighted the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), whose members are highly trained and are diligently fulfilling duties in VVIP security, international and domestic airports, Rohingya camps,...
Staff Reporter : A court has imposed a travel ban on former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation Dr Selina Hayat...
DAWN : A bus carrying guests home from a wedding plunged into a river in northern Pakistan killing at least 26 people, officials said Wednesday, with the bride so far the only known survivor. The death toll from a passenger bus accident in northern Pakistan has climbed to 26, a local official said on Wednesday. “The death toll has increased to 26 while one woman remained unhurt in the accident,” Muhammad Zubair, a local police official of the Diamer district...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin has urged the international community, including the French government, to support a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, focusing on addressing the root causes of the issue. His appeal came during a meeting with Christian Lechervy, France’s Special Envoy to Burma (Myanmar), at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday afternoon. In the meeting, Uddin emphasized the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing crisis, expressing Bangladesh’s frustration over the lack of...
Staff Reporter : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has raised concerns over what he calls a continuous flow of “Indian propaganda” against Bangladesh, urging citizens to stay vigilant in order to protect the nation from perceived threats. During a media briefing at his residence in Thakurgaon, he warned, “India has been continuously spreading propaganda against Bangladesh. We have to be cautious about this, or we may face grave danger as a nation.”Mirza Fakhrul claimed that certain individuals, through...
Diplomatic Correspondent : International conflicts, shrinking labor markets, and illegal migration are significantly affecting Bangladeshi migrants living abroad, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. These expatriates play a crucial role in supporting the country’s economy through remittances, which are vital for the government’s coffers and national reserves. However, for various reasons, many migrants are returning from countries like Libya, Tunisia, and Lebanon. Some are leaving due to ongoing conflicts, while others are returning because of irregular migration status. Meanwhile,...
Bhangura (Pabna) Correspondent : The anti-corruption commission (ACC) has distributed educational materials among the students of various secondary schools of Bhangura upazila of Pabna. On this occasion, a program was organized in Upazila Parishad hall room on Wednesday. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mst Nazmun Nahar was present as the chief guest. Among others, Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mst Tasmia Akter Rosy, Acting Principal of Government Bhangura Union School and College Md. Rafiqul Islam, Headmaster of Mumtaz Mostafa Ideal School Md. Abdul...
Sr. Staff Reporter, Rangpur : A field day without paddy was held at Rangpur on Tuesday to promote and expand Bina Dhan-20 and Bina Dhan-26, the short life and high yielding Aman rice varieties, developed by Bangladesh Atomic Agriculture Research Institute (BINA). Bina Mymensingh Director General Dr. Abul Kalam Azad was the chief guest at the event held in collaboration with District Agriculture Extension Directorate at Rangpur Bina Sub-centre in Shrirampur block of Sadar Upazila. Sadar Upazila Agriculture Officer Abu...
Sylhet Bureau : The Democracy International organised an event titled Amio Jitte Chai featuring discussion and theatrical performance at the District Shilpokola Academy auditorium in Sylhet on Monday. Funded by the USAID, the campaign aimed at inspiring young people to take action on social issues in their communities. Discussants encouraged young people to raise their voices against injustice and irregularities, emphasising the importance of youth advocating for their rights and standing up for fairness. Samia Chaudhury vice-president of the Multi-Party...