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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Tarique questions if reform talks are a tactic to delay ‘people’s government’

Shakib Ahmed

BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman has expressed concerns over whether the ongoing discourse on political reforms is being used as a pretext to delay the establishment of what he calls a �people�s government.� Speaking virtually at an event in Feni's

Students enter Mujib residence to erase 'symbol of dictatorship'

Shakib Ahmed

A group of protesting students forcibly entered the residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 after breaking through the gate on Wednesday night.The incident occurred around 8:00 PM. Fantasiar Mahmud, spokesperson for Anti-Discrimination Movement stated, �We have been

Public administration reform commission proposes formation of 3 PSCs

Shakib Ahmed

The Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed the restructuring of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) and recommended the establishment of three separate Public Service Commissions (PSCs) for government recruitment.On Wednesday, Abdul Muid Chowdhury, the head of the commission, submitted the

2 reform commissions submit reports to CA

Shakib Ahmed

The Public Administration Reform Commission and Judiciary Reform Commission have submitted their reports to Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday.Confirming the matter, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said that Judiciary Reform Commission chief Justice

Former GP employees protest over unpaid dues

Shakib Ahmed

Hundreds of former Grameenphone employees gathered outside GP House in Dhaka's Bashundhara on Tuesday, demanding their rightful share of company profits and penalties for delayed payments.The protest, organized by the Laid-Off and Deprived Grameenphone Workers Unity Council, is part of

Metro rail plans Friday morning operations and capacity expansion by May

Shakib Ahmed

The Dhaka metro rail is likely to begin full-day operations on Fridays from May, aligning with its weekday schedule.Abdur Rouf, the acting managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), made the remark while speaking at a meeting with

Former BSEC chairman Shibli Rubaiyat arrested

Shakib Ahmed

Former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Shibli Rubaiyat-ul-Islam, has been arrested by Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. According to DB Chief Rezaul Karim Mallik, the arrest took place on Tuesday night at around 10

DU press struggles with low output amid bureaucratic and resource challenges

DU Correspondent/Shakib Ahmed

In over a century of existence, Dhaka University (DU) Press has published only 188 books, averaging fewer than two per year, due to bureaucratic delays, stringent approval processes, and persistent resource shortages.Established to focus on research-based publications, the press has

Students attack Uttara Police Station to free detained peers

Shakib Ahmed

In protest against the detention of three students by the police, a group of students staged a demonstration in front of Uttara East Police Station before attacking Uttara West Police Station.The incident took place on Tuesday evening when anti-discrimination student

ACC sues Max Group chairman over acquiring illegal assets

Shakib Ahmed

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Engineer Golam Mohammad Alamgir, Chairman of the contracting firm MAX Group, on charges of amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income. The information was disclosed by ACC Director General Md.