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Italy reaffirms support for Bangladesh's ongoing reforms
09:59 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Vice Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Maria Tripodi, on Wednesday, February 19, reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Bangladesh interim government in its efforts to carry forward the ongoing reform initiatives...
16 lakh deceased voters removed from list
09:41 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission has removed over 16 lakh deceased voters from the electoral roll as part of its ongoing update process...
Bellingham banned for two matches after referee incident
09:32 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayJude Bellingham has been banned for two La Liga matches following his red card in Saturday's draw with Osasuna...
RSC urges Chuppu to avoid Shaheed Minar in 1st hour of Ekushey
09:08 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Revolutionary Students’ Council (RSC) has called on President Md Shahabuddin Chuppu to refrain from visiting the Central Shaheed Minar during the first hour of Ekushey commemorations...
UK sees highest ever rise of anti-Muslim hate in 2024
08:55 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayA group which tracks anti-Muslim hate across the UK said Wednesday it had received the highest ever number of reports in 2024, blaming online platforms and AI for much of the increase...
SC to hear ATM Azharul’s review petition Thursday
08:29 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Supreme Court’s Appellate Division has scheduled the hearing for Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam’s review petition against his death sentence in a crimes against humanity case for Thursday.
Operation Devil Hunt: 532 more arrested in 24 hours
07:58 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayAs many as 1,583 individuals were arrested across the country in the last 24 hours on various charges...
33 joint secys, who acted ROs in 2018 polls, made OSDs
07:54 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayIn a major administrative reshuffle, the government has reassigned 33 Joint Secretaries and equivalent officials from various ministries, divisions, and offices as Officers on Special Duty (OSD).
Egypt, Jordan persuade Trump to drop Gaza displacement plan
07:43 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayEgypt and Jordan believe they have successfully convinced US President Donald Trump to abandon support for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and instead back an Egyptian-led post-war plan for the enclave, a senior Egyptian official told Middle East Eye.
No gas in parts of Dhaka for 13 hrs
07:33 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe gas supply will remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 13 hours from Thursday 10:00am to 11:00pm for the gas pipeline relocation works...
Children caught in crossfire: RSV, seasons, and street food
07:13 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayHospitals are witnessing an influx of young patients suffering from pneumonia, diarrhoea, and inflammation of the small airways in their lungs, with the RSV virus being a primary culprit.
KUET students announce boycott of VC, Pro-VC, DSW
06:27 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayStudents of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) have declared a boycott of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Director of Student Welfare.
Security forces, AL abused women during July uprising: UN
05:43 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayState security forces and armed Awami League, AL, supporters had abused girls and women sexually during the July uprising to deter their participation in the movement, according to a recent report of the United Nations (UN) rights office...
All forms of politics banned in KUET
05:43 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayKhulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has banned all forms of political activities on campus. Students caught engaging in politics will face lifetime expulsion and cancellation of their studentship. Furthermore, the university's syndicate has ruled that teachers, officers, and employees are prohibited from participating in any political organisations...
Govt courts fascists for self-gain: Fakhrul
04:52 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayCommenting that the government wants to give space to fascists for its own interests, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the people will not accept it if they form a political party by taking all the privileges and facilities from the government.
Italy assures speedy visa processing for Bangladeshi migrants
04:47 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayVisiting Italian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi on Wednesday, February 19, assured that long-pending visa applications of Bangladeshi workers would be processed expeditiously...
Public admin at odds over reform recommendations
04:27 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayDissatisfaction is brewing within the public administration over the recommendations of the Public Administration Reform Commission, with various cadre officials opposing measures they believe undermine their interests.
KUET closed till Feb 28
04:01 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe academic activities of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, KUET, have been suspended till February 28. The decision was taken in an urgent syndicate meeting on Wednesday, February 19. Earlier, the students locked up the administrative and academic buildings of the university with a six-point demand, including the resignation of the vice-chancellor...
AL should be eradicated, not just banned: Asif Mahmud
02:55 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayAsif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, and Youth and Sports, has said that the Awami League should not only be banned but also politically eradicated from Bangladesh.
HSC exams to start June 26
02:19 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThis year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on June 26. The written exams will continue until August 10, while practical exams will be held from August 11 to August 21.