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Freshers can vote in RUCSU polls
06:54 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe authorities have decided to include freshers of the 2024-25 academic session in the voter list of the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) elections...
Farooki for mandatory mental health check-up for future heads of govt
06:25 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayCultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has called for mandatory mental health evaluations for the future heads of the government, citing concerns over decision-making during national crises.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 1,400
06:07 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe death toll from a devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has surpassed 1,400, with over 3,000 people injured, according to Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who confirmed the figures on platform X (formerly Twitter)...
Govt aims to lift tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5% by FY35
05:39 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayIn a bold push to strengthen public finances and support long-term economic growth, the Bangladesh government has set a target to raise the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5 per cent by the 2034-35 fiscal year, up from the current 7.3 per cent, one of the lowest in South Asia.
HC asks govt to set up separate judiciary secretariat in 90 days
05:23 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe High Court has ordered the creation of a separate secretariat for the judiciary within three months, marking a significant step toward strengthening judicial independence in Bangladesh.
Private container depot tariff hike sparks export sector alarm
04:55 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association (BICDA) has introduced a revised tariff structure effective September 1, raising fees by an average of 50 per cent, with some services seeing hikes of up to 81 per cent...
DMP lauds BNP for canal cleaning drive instead of rallying on streets
04:41 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has publicly thanked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for launching a voluntary canal and sewer cleaning programme in Dhaka, instead of holding foundation anniversary rallies on city streets.
12 kg LPG price reduced by Tk 3
04:40 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 3 to Tk 1,270 per 12 kg cylinder...
Pakistani batter Asif Ali retires from int’l cricket
04:12 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayRight-handed Pakistani batter Asif Ali announced retirement from international cricket on Monday, saying wearing the Pakistani jersey was a “proudest chapter” of his life...
Appellate Division to hear appeal on DUCSU polls suspension Wednesday
04:02 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday, September 3, the appeal against the High Court’s suspension order of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections.
Govt seeks Interpol red notice against 3 factory owners
03:49 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe government has taken an initiative to request the Interpol to issue a ‘red notice’ against the owners of three garment factories – TNZ Group, Dird Group and Roar Fashion Ltd...
Vision Emporium launches season 2 of ‘Dream Home’ campaign
02:53 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayVision Emporium, electronic chain shop of the country's leading business conglomerate RFL, has launched Season 2 of its ‘Dream Home’ campaign on Tuesday. R N Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, inaugurated the campaign at a function held at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.
1 killed as EPZ workers clash with police in Nilphamari
02:27 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayA worker was killed in a clash between police and workers at the Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Nilphamari on Tuesday morning.
SC regains authority over judiciary
01:43 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe High Court has declared parts of Article 116 of the Constitution, which deal with control over the judiciary, illegal and void. It also directed the government to establish a separate secretariat within three months.
Asif Nazrul hints at possible 3rd Int’l Crimes Tribunal
01:00 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayDr Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, said on Tuesday (September 2) that the government is considering establishing a third International Crimes Tribunal once Tribunal-2 vacates its temporary tin-shed premises.
102 detained in Dhaka over attack on policeman
10:54 AM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayAt least 102 people have been detained by joint forces in connection with the attack on police member Al Amin in Adabor, Dhaka.
Yunus to meet 7 more political parties this afternoon
10:17 AM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will hold a meeting with seven more political parties on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 pm at the Chief Adviser’s residence, Jamuna.
Starc announces retirement from T20 internationals
09:33 AM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayProlific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career.
Over 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide, says rebel group
09:06 AM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayA "massive" landslide in Sudan's western Darfur region has flattened an entire mountain village and killed more than 1,000 people, a rebel group that controls the area said late Monday, adding there was just one survivor.
Gazipur Police Commissioner withdrawn
08:46 AM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayGazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Commissioner Dr. Nazmul Karim Khan has been withdrawn for obstructing public roads during his personal commute.