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Govt abolishes music, PE teacher positions in primary schools
05:29 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIn a move sparking debate over curriculum priorities and job creation in the education sector, Bangladesh's Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has eliminated dedicated positions for music and physical education (PE) teachers in government primary schools.
Internet prices set to surge by 20% under proposed policy, warns ISPAB
04:55 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIf newly proposed internet service provider (ISP) guidelines are enacted, consumers across Bangladesh could see internet prices rise by an average of 20%, while businesses may face hikes of up to 14%, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has warned.
DMTCL blames ‘faulty design, contractor negligence’ for Metro bearing pad collapse
04:29 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayFaulty design and negligence by the contractor and consulting firms may have caused the recent Metro route's bearing pad fall incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, said Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Managing Director Faruque Ahmed on Monday.
10 cold waves loom, BMD predicts harsher winter
04:18 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayBangladesh is set to experience a colder and more turbulent winter this year, with as many as 10 cold waves – including up to three severe ones – expected to sweep across the country between November and January.
Govt will wait, then act on its own if no consensus on referendum: Asif Nazrul
04:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday said the government will wait for political parties to reach a consensus on the proposed referendum and national charter, but it will not hesitate to act on its own if the talks fail to produce a result.
Mahmudul Hasan appointed as DSCC administrator
02:40 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayMd Mahmudul Hasan, Director General of the Monitoring, Inspection, and Evaluation Wing of the Ministry of Local Government, has been appointed as the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
Reach consensus on referendum, July Charter, govt urges parties
01:50 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayThe Advisory Council of the interim government has urged the long-time allied political parties of the anti-fascist movement to hold discussions on their own initiative regarding the referendum and the differences of opinion over several recommendations mentioned in the July National Charter.
Workers block Dhaka-Ctg highway over co-worker’s death
01:11 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayGarment workers blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on Monday morning, alleging that a fellow worker died due to lack of medical treatment after being denied sick leave.
Prisoners will be allowed to vote in national polls: CEC
12:53 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayPrisoners will be allowed to vote in the upcoming national parliamentary elections. In addition, nearly ten lakh people involved in the election process—including presiding officers, returning officers, and members of law enforcement agencies—will also be able to cast their votes.
Ex-Principal Secretary Kamal Uddin dies
12:34 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayFormer Principal Secretary Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddiqui has passed away. He breathed his last on Monday (3 November) at his residence in Gulshan.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 20
11:55 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayA powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan overnight killed more than 20 people and injured around 320, the health ministry said Monday.
Yamal, Rashford power Barcelona to 3-1 win over Elche
11:41 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayLamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga on Sunday to bounce back from last weekend's Clasico defeat.
Teacher killed as assailants attack BNP leader’s party office
11:19 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayArmed assailants attacked the office of a local BNP leader near the IT Gate of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) with gunfire and bombs, leaving one teacher dead.
Jail Killing Day today
10:08 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayToday marks Jail Killing Day, commemorating the brutal assassination of four key organisers of the Liberation War and Awami League leaders.
Trump alleges Russia, China secretly test nuclear weapons
09:52 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayPresident Donald Trump alleged Sunday that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the United States would follow suit.
New secretaries appointed to 4 ministries, divisions
09:32 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayNew secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Shipping, the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Rural Development and Cooperatives, and the Planning Division.
9 killed after 6.3 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan
08:13 AM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayA strong earthquake killed at least nine people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, just months after another deadly tremor left the country reeling.
Interim govt convenes first-ever press conference Monday
10:05 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayThe interim government has convened its first-ever press conference at the Chief Adviser’s Office on Monday, November 3, at 12 noon, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing announced on Sunday.
Coordination committee reports major strides in investment, digital, and trade reforms
10:03 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundaySignificant progress has been made across Bangladesh’s investment facilitation and governance landscape, as multiple ministries and regulatory bodies report concrete implementation steps to ease doing business, modernise ports and customs, and streamline trade and financial services.
Tarique hints placing non-party candidates in upcoming polls
09:43 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayIn a significant shift ahead of Bangladesh’s anticipated February general election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has announced the party will support candidates from allied political groups in select constituencies, even at the expense of its own nominees, as part of a broader strategy to preserve “anti-fascist national unity.”