‘Quality edu possible by empowering teachers’
Journalist Mohammad Abdul Wadud has said that quality of education can be ensured by empowering and respecting teachers. He made these remarks while delivering speech...
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FM’s 3-nation tour begins to boost UN bid
In a major diplomatic push ahead of a crucial United Nations election, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has embarked on a high-stakes three-nation visit to...
No fuel oil outside, only in Parliament
Jamaat-e-Islami MP Kamal Hossain of Dhaka-5 has triggered strong reactions in Parliament after making a series of remarks on fuel shortages, public grievances, and constitutional...
Masdar’s law license suspended temporarily
The Bangladesh Bar Council has temporarily suspended the law licence of Masdar Hossain, a former district judge and Supreme Court advocate, following allegations of financial...
‘Democracy key to dev’
Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that neither national prosperity nor true development is possible without a strong democratic system in Bangladesh. He...
Urban-rural internet gap at 32.1pc
A notable disparity in internet access continues to separate urban and rural populations in Bangladesh, with a 32.1 percentage-point difference in usage, according to the...
NBFI depositors demand refunds
Hundreds of depositors of struggling non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have demanded the return of their savings, recounting years of hardship as funds remain trapped in...
WB signals robust support for Bangladesh
World Bank President Ajay Banga has praised the sector-wise election manifesto of the ruling BNP and pledged full support for Bangladesh. He made the remarks...
Charge hearing in Tulip case set for May 6
Charge framing in flat fraud case against British MP Tulip Rizwana Siddiq has been deferred, a court in Dhaka has ruled. The hearing for framing...
Spain to legalise 15,000 BD expats
The Spanish government has approved a sweeping regularisation programme for undocumented migrants residing in the country, potentially granting legal status to nearly 500,000 people. Among...