ICT ministry withdraws Tk 50 lakh allocation for Nuhash’s film

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has canceled its previously announced allocation of Tk 50 lakhfor Nuhash Humayun’s debut feature film, ‘Moving Bangladesh’.

NCTB struggles in printing, Textbook Fest schedule on risk

The annual 'Textbook Festival,' a much-anticipated event marking the distribution of new books to students on January 1, is under threat due to significant delays by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) in printing and delivering textbooks for the 2025 academic year.

Debate over AL should be resolved before nat’l polls: CEC

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Md. Nasir Uddin has expressed hope that ongoing debates surrounding the participation of the Awami League (AL) and its allied parties in the upcoming national elections will be resolved beforehand.

57% of SME entrepreneurs find tax structure as major barrier

An study by the SME Foundation has revealed that 57 per cent of small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs consider the tax structure the biggest obstacle to operating businesses legally.

Plastic waste to make world ‘unable to cope’ in 10 yrs

The world will be “unable to cope” with the sheer volume of plastic waste a decade from now unless countries agree to curbs on production, the co-chair of a coalition of key countries has warned ahead of crunch talks on curbing global plastic pollution...

We don't want one-sided or forced elections: New CEC

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Md Nasir Uddin has vowed to prevent one-sided and forced elections, stating that such practices have previously brought misfortune to the nation.

Mujib portrait removed ahead of new CEC’s event

A portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was taken down from the Election Commission's conference room shortly before journalists’ views exchange with the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), AMM Md Nasir Uddin, and four other Election Commissioners.

Power review committee for hiring reputed int'l law firm

The National Review Committee on the power, energy, and mineral resources on Sunday urged the government to hire a reputed legal and investigative firm to assist evaluation of major power generation contracts signed during the Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule during 2009-2024...

Battery-run rickshaw drivers suspend protest, traffic resumes

The public sit-in organised by battery-run rickshaw drivers in front of the National Press Club, demanding a 12-point charter including the legalisation of battery-powered rickshaws, has been suspended...

Public servants to get 1 month more to submit asset accounts

Bangladesh joins Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in the global fight against hunger and poverty as a founding member of the newly launched Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty...

SB apologises, withdraws officer over harassment of Nurul Kabir

The Special Branch (SB) of the police has apologised for the recent harassment of New Age editor Nurul Kabir at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. An investigation into the incident has been initiated, and the officer involved in the harassment has been withdrawn.

Govt to recruit 18,149 through 5 BCS exams

The government will recruit a total of 18,149 individuals through five Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations. Of these, 12,710 will be appointed to cadre positions, while 5,439 will be recruited for non-cadre positions.

New CEC, 4 ECs sworn in

The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four Election Commissioners (ECs) were sworn in on Sunday. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court Judges' Lounge, where Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath.

Rickshaw, van, easy-bike workers stage protest in front of Press Club

Leaders and activists of the Rickshaw, Van, and Easy-Bike Workers' Union staged a sit-in on the road in front of the National Press Club, demanding the withdrawal of the High Court's order banning battery-powered vehicles in Dhaka.

Wounded uprising protesters receive robotic helping hand

Protesters wounded during the July-August uprising to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test replacement arms for their lost limbs, squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands.

Battery-run rickshaw drivers block Mohammadpur roads again

Rickshaw drivers have been blocking roads continuously for the past few days in protest against the ban on battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka. As part of their ongoing protests, drivers have been blocking roads in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, since Sunday morning (November 24).

7 burnt in Mirpur gas cylinder blast

Seven people, including three children, suffered burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at a house in Mirpur, Dhaka, early Sunday. The injured are Abdul Khalil, 40, Ruma Akter, 32, Abdullah, 13, Mohammad, 10, Ismat, 4, Swapna, 25, and Shahjahan, 34.

Lebanon says more than 55 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.

Ex-chief justice Ruhul Amin dies

Former Chief Justice Md Ruhul Amin has passed away at the age of 83. He breathed his last around 4:00 am on Sunday while undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital in the capital.