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Bangladeshi professors earn less than S Asian peers: UGC chair
08:35 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr SMA Faiz has highlighted that university teachers in Bangladesh receive inadequate salaries, allowances, and facilities compared to their counterparts in other South Asian countries.
Yunus to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
08:27 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Tuesday.
Expats remit nearly $2b in 21 days of April
08:05 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayRemittance inflows into Bangladesh remain strong following a record-breaking March, with nearly $2 billion arriving in the first 21 days of April.
Dhaka College suspends classes for 2 days, exams to continue
08:02 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayDhaka College authorities have suspended all classes for the next two days — Wednesday and Thursday — following clashes between its students and those of Dhaka City College.
Workers block Tejgaon road over insult to Prophet (SM)
07:49 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayWorkers of Kohinoor Chemical Company blocked a road in the Tejgaon area of the capital on Tuesday (April 22) following allegations that one of their fellow worker insulted Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Yunus, Qatari minister discuss enhanced energy cooperation
07:28 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayQatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in the energy sector.
Parvez murder: Anti-discrimination student movement leader arrested
07:14 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayAnother accused in the case filed over the murder of Zahidul Islam Parvez, a student of Primeasia University, has been arrested. The arrestee, Hridoy Miazi (23), serves as the Joint Member Secretary of the Banani Thana unit of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
BB allows O, A-Level exam centres to make payments abroad
06:51 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new policy allowing authorised examination centres in Bangladesh to make payments abroad for international exams such as O-Level, A-Level, TOEFL, and SAT without requiring prior approval from the central bank.
CPA inks deal with Japanese JV for Matarbari Deep Sea Port
06:36 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has signed an agreement with the Japanese joint venture of Penta-Ocean Construction Co, Ltd and TOA Corporation to develop critical infrastructure for the Matarbari Deep Sea Port in Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar.
Interpol issues red notice against ex-IGP Benazir: Police HQ
06:10 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has issued a red notice against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. Enamul Haque Sagar, Assistant Inspector General (Media and PR) at the Police Headquarters, confirmed the development to Jago News on Tuesday.
Bangladesh leads by 112 as Shanto and Zaker anchor recovery
06:08 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayBangladesh staged a spirited comeback on Day Three of the Sylhet Test, turning the momentum in their favor after a shaky start to the match. After trailing Zimbabwe by 82 runs in the first innings, the Tigers ended the day with a 112-run lead, reaching 194 for 4 in their second innings before bad light brought play to a close.
Garbage protest paralyses Natun Bazar, pedestrians gasp, traffic crawls
05:49 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayWhat began as a protest over unpaid wages turned into a public nightmare in Dhaka’s Natun Bazar on Monday, when cleaners dumped household waste across the busy Pragati Sarani, triggering hours of severe traffic congestion and choking the area with an unbearable stench.
Australian univ reviews Hasina’s honoris causa degree
05:29 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe Australian National University (ANU) is reviewing the honorary law degree it awarded to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following serious allegations of crimes against humanity, including overseeing massacres and enforced disappearances during her time in office.
Viva voce for 222 candidates of 44th BCS postponed
05:16 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe viva voce of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination has been postponed for 222 candidates. Many of these individuals are also due to sit for the written exam of the 46th BCS and have expressed a desire to take that exam first.
ACC initiates process to repatriate Hasina, Tulip
05:08 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially begun the process to bring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece Tulip Siddiq back to Bangladesh, as they face charges in a high-profile corruption case.
Pope’s funeral Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday
04:50 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayCardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral and allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects starting Wednesday, when his casket is brought into St Peter's Basilica.
Bangladeshi physicians pin hopes on regenerative medicine using dental pulp tissue
04:29 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayStem cell therapy derived from dental pulp tissue – the soft marrow between teeth – offers promising potential for treating vital human organs.
Dhaka City College shut for 2 days after clash
04:19 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayFive people were injured in a clash between students of Dhaka College and Dhaka City College on Tuesday. All of them were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment. To prevent further violence, Dhaka City College has been declared closed for Wednesday and Thursday.
Qatar to hire 725 Bangladeshi soldiers: Shafiqul
03:47 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayQatar will hire 725 Bangladeshi soldiers to serve in various capacities in the country, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Tuesday. “The process of hiring soldiers from Bangladesh will begin within the next two months,” he said on the sidelines of the Earthana Summit in Doha.
CA urges world leaders not to ignore Palestine, Rohingya crises
03:21 PM, 22 Apr 2025 TuesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the global leaders not to forget Palestine and Rohingyas crises, saying the Palestinians are not expendable.