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17 days of protest: How a Barishal hospital movement exposes systemic failures
09:39 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayFor 17 consecutive days, they have staged demonstrations with a six-point demand for sweeping health sector reforms. Their movement, centred around the city’s largest hospital, has already forced authorities to make significant changes yet tensions remain high, with clashes, political overtones, and warnings of sabotage.
Suck to de-stress! Adult pacifier craze sweeping China
08:33 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayNot just for babies anymore, these oversised, colourful soothers are flying off virtual shelves, with some online stores selling over 2,000 units a month. Priced from a modest 10 yuan (about $1.40) to a premium 500 yuan ($70), they’re marketed as more than a quirky novelty, they’re sold as a mental health hack.
Interim govt unable to nationalise thousands of MPO institutions: Abrar
06:58 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayEducation Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar has said clearly that the interim government will not be able to nationalise the thousands of private educational institutions currently operating under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme.
Hero Alam’s love, lies, and a heart attack: A soap opera turns real
05:59 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayJust days after threatening suicide live on Facebook, the self-styled “hero” of social media drama is now fighting for his life after reportedly suffering a heart attack on Wednesday, August 13.
Govt to double house rent, medical allowances for MPO teachers
05:32 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe Ministry of Education has sent a proposal to the Finance Ministry to increase the house rent and medical allowances for MPO-affiliated teachers, amid ongoing protests demanding the nationalisation of private educational institutions.
Bangladeshi students to get Graduate Plus visas in Malaysia
05:13 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayMalaysia is considering introducing Graduate Plus visas for Bangladeshi students, a move that could allow thousands to take up high-skilled jobs in the country’s growing economy.
Nationalise now, MPO teachers issue 30-day ultimatum
04:58 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayTeachers covered under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme have issued a one-month ultimatum to the interim government, demanding concrete steps towards the nationalisation of private educational institutions where they serve.
Educationist Jatin Sarkar passes away
04:26 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayProfessor Jatin Sarkar, a distinguished educationist, essayist, and advocate for social justice, passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital at 2:40pm today on Wednesday. He was 89.
Protesting MPO teachers visit Secretariat to meet Edu Adviser
02:33 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayTeachers of MPO-registered institutions are holding a rally in front of the National Press Club, demanding the nationalisation of their educational institutions. Amid the demonstration, Education Adviser Dr CR Abrar expressed his willingness to meet with representatives of the teachers.
Malaysia may introduce ‘Graduate Plus’ visas for Bangladeshi students
02:19 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayMalaysia is likely to introduce ‘Graduate Plus’ visas for Bangladeshi students studying in the country, enabling thousands to access high-skilled jobs in its expanding economy.
Dhaka-north trains halted as Rabindra univ students block tracks
01:11 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayStudents of Rabindra University blocked the railway in Ullapara, Sirajganj, on Wednesday (August 13), demanding the rapid approval and implementation of the Development Project Proposal (DPP) for the construction of a permanent campus.
MPO-registered teachers begins rally demanding nationalisation
12:06 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayA mass rally of MPO-registered teachers demanding the nationalisation of their educational institutions has begun. Despite drizzling rain, several thousand teachers from 64 districts participated in the event.
Big economic changes needed for a resilient Bangladesh: Yunus
11:13 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the need for significant changes in the economy to build a stronger and more resilient Bangladesh.
Malaysian university awards honorary doctorate to Yunus
09:54 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the national university of Malaysia, conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday.
Juba League leader murdered by slitting throat in Jashore
09:41 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayA local Juba League leader was forcibly taken from his home and killed by having his throat slit in Daulatdihi village, Kashimpur Union, Jashore. The incident occurred around midnight on Tuesday, August 12.
Modi likely to meet Trump amid escalating trade tensions
09:02 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the United States next month for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with plans underway to schedule a meeting with President Donald Trump to address trade tensions amid a downturn in ties.
Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s help to set up halal industrial park
08:23 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayBangladesh has sought Malaysia’s assistance in developing a halal industrial park, aiming to tap into the rapidly expanding global halal products market.
Milestone tragedy: Parents demand CCTV footage, banning coaching business
05:55 PM, 12 Aug 2025 TuesdayGrieving parents of students killed and injured in the Milestone School and College fighter jet crash staged a human chain at the Diyabari roundabout in Uttara on Tuesday morning, demanding justice, transparency, and an end to commercial coaching within educational institutions.
EC projects 45,098 polling centres for next elections
05:25 PM, 12 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Election Commission has announced that the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections will feature approximately 45,098 polling centres, including a potential addition of 2,950 centres.
Yunus invites Malaysian cos to invest in Bangladesh
05:05 PM, 12 Aug 2025 TuesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, August 12, urged Malaysian investors to come up with investment in Bangladesh, saying that the interim government had taken a series of measures to make the country business-friendly.