Category: General
National Integrity Initiative Commences at Ministry of Defence
Colombo: The Ministry of Defence marked the commencement of National Integrity Week by administering the National Integrity Pledge, joining the island-wide programme launched under the theme, “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka,” today (27 Jul…
Prof Sohel Rana Appointed as Jahangirnagar University Treasurer
Dhaka: The government has appointed Prof Dr Md Sohel Rana from the Department of Pharmacy at Jahangirnagar University (JU) as the new treasurer of the university. This appointment was made official through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry…
Writ Petition Seeks Probe into Presence of Microplastics in 26 Toothpaste Brands
Dhaka: A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking an investigation into the presence of harmful microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste samples available in the Bangladesh market. Supreme Court lawyer Md Abdullah Al Mamun filed t…
32 Former Deputy Commissioners Compulsorily Retired Over 2018 Election Controversy
Dhaka: The government has mandated the compulsory retirement of 32 former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during the disputed 2018 parliamentary elections under the Awami League regime. The Ministry of Public Administration…
Presidential Election Schedule Discussion: EC to Meet Acting Speaker Tuesday
Dhaka: The Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin will meet acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Tuesday morning ahead of the announcement of schedule for the presidential election.
According to United News …
Bangladesh Reports Five More Suspected Measles Deaths; Toll Reaches 825
Dhaka: Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, raising the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 825 in the country.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Directorate…
Net Investment in Savings Certificates Rebounds After Three-Month Decline
Dhaka: Net investment in national savings certificates (Sanchayapatra) returned to positive territory in April and May after remaining negative for three consecutive months, providing some relief to the government’s budget financing in the closing mon…
DU Female Students Demand 24-Hour Access to Residential Halls, Submit Memorandum to VC
Dhaka: A group of female students of Dhaka University (DU) have demanded round-the-clock access to women’s residential halls and the establishment of what they described as their legitimate rights. Under the banner of ‘Boishomyahin Nari Hall Chai” (We…