Dhaka Metro extends operation hours by one hour
The metro rail has extended its operation hours by one hour from Sunday, with trains now running half an hour earlier in the morning and half an hour later at…
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EC Anwarul assures February polls will proceed smoothly
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam has said that no circumstances have arisen that could prevent the elections from being held in February. He added that the election will take place before…
SC to hear state plea against HC’s condemned cells ruling Oct 28
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday fixed October 28 for hearing a state plea challenging a High Court judgment that barred keeping death-row convicts in solitary…
Collapsing road in Bogra’s Sonatala puts students and locals at risk
In Bogra’s Sonatala upazila, the connecting road to two educational institutions in Shicharpara village under Jorgacha union is collapsing due to recent heavy rainfall and a lack of maintenance. Locals…
Secret issuance of 37 auto-rickshaw licenses in Rangpur city sparks embezzlement allegations
In a covert move, Rangpur City Corporation has reportedly issued 37 auto-rickshaw licenses without any formal decision or meeting, despite the licenses having been completely prohibited for the past eight…
30% of students drop out in Sylhet division
Around 30% of students in the Sylhet division reportedly drop out of school, while a shortage of qualified teachers in English, science, and mathematics continues to hinder the region’s education…
Govt raises house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers, employees
The government has increased the house rent allowance for the teachers and employees of MPO-listed (Monthly Pay Order) non-government educational institutions. A gazette notification issued on Sunday, signed by Deputy…
Our business climate continues to hold us back
While the country’s business climate is showing tentative signs of recovery in 2025, with the Business Climate Index rising slightly from 58.75 in 2024 to 59.69 this year, such a…
Jessore emerges as Bangladesh’s winter vegetable seedling hub
At first glance, the white polythene canopies stretching across both sides of the road just 10 kilometres west of Jessore town resemble festive tents set up for a grand wedding.…
Failure to implement July Charter will set country backward
Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday said failure to implement the July Charter would set the country backward, describing it as a landmark political agreement that ensures transparency, structure, and…