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Zia Orphanage Trust Case: Khaleda, Tarique, all others acquitted

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, accepting her appeal against the High Courts 10-year prison sentence in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Besides, BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and all others accused in the case have been...

Government cancels appointment of six PSC members

The government has canceled appointment of six members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) who were posted recently after the fall of the Awami League government. A notification has been issued in this regard on January 13 (Monday). The six whose appointments were cancelled...

ACC files 3 cases against ex-PSC driver, family

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed three cases against former Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) driver Syed Abed Ali Jiban, his wife, and their son on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth over Tk5 crore and unusual transactions amounting to Tk45 crore. ACC Assistant Director...

SC upholds dismissal of extortion cases against Tarique Rahman

The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld a High Court order that dismissed four extortion cases filed against BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman with several police stations in Dhaka. A four-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam passed the order rejecting the leave-to-appeals submitted by...

Suspected smugglers to face travel, phone restrictions in UK

Suspected people smugglers will face stricter controls, including travel bans, phone restrictions, and social media blackouts, under new laws proposed by the United Kingdom (UK) government, reports BBC. The measures include interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) to impose immediate...

SCBA president demands withdrawal of false cases against ex-Chief Justice Sinha

President of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon on Thursday demanded withdrawal of the false cases against former Chief Justice SK Sinha and take initiative to bring him back to the country. The Supreme Court Bar President raised the demand to...

Bashundhara Public School and College begins academic journey

Bashundhara Public School and College (BPSC) has commenced its academic activities on Wednesday offering world-class education and unlimited opportunities for sports. Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan inaugurated the academic programme through cutting ribbon at the permanent campus...

Schedule of SSC Exams 2025 published

The schedule for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for 2025 has been published. The exams will start on April 10 next year with the Bengali First Paper exam. The Inter-School Board Examination Regulatory Committee released the exams schedule On Thursday. All exams will be...

SSC form fill-up deadline extended

The deadline for form fill-up for the 2025 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams under the Dhaka Education Board has been extended, reports Dhaka Tribune. Students can now complete the process until Saturday, while the last date for fee submission is December 15, according to a...

Metrorail’s TSC station to remain closed on 4 specific days

To control the external environment in the Dhaka University area and maintain the overall situation on the campus, the TSC station of the Metrorail will be closed on 4 specific days. Dhaka University Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed confirmed the matter in a meeting with journalists...

Antony Blinken discusses Syria situation with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a phone conversation on Friday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria. During the call, Blinken underscored the importance of safeguarding civilians, including minority groups, amid the continuing conflict....

BCS viva mark reduced to 100

The marks for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) viva have been reduced to 100 from 200, reports UNB. This decision was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the Administrative Development Committee, said Md. Mokhles Ur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. He said:...

MCQ test for recruiting 516 sub-assistant engineers cancelled

The interim government has cancelled the multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination for recruiting 516 sub-assistant engineers in the Bangladesh Railway (BR). The post has the 10th grade rank under the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC announced the exam cancellation in a notification on...

BPSC proposes ministry to halve application fee for 47th BCS

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has proposed halving the application fee for the BCS exam. On Monday, the proposal was sent to the Ministry of Public Administration. A ministry official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the matter. The proposal suggests that...

SC hearing on review pleas over CG system Jan 19

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday fixed January 19 for a hearing on three review petitions pleading for restoration of the 13th amendment to the constitution and reinstatement of the poll-time non-party caretaker government (CG) system. An Appellate Division full bench...

BCS question leak: 2 employees of BG Press arrested

CID arrested two employees of BG Press for their alleged involvement in leaking questions of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. The arrestees are Md Majnu Mia (59), a porter at BG Press, and Md Akram Hossain (47), a binder. They were brought to court on Wednesday in connection...

46th BCS preliminary exam results republished

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has republished the results of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination, with 21,397 candidates selected for the written examinations, reports UNB. In an announcement made on Wednesday, the PSC revealed that this new list includes...

CA lauds BSC for making profit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday hailed Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) for setting examples for others by continuing to make profit, reports BSS. They are examples for the state-owned companies, he said. The Chief Adviser made the comment when BSC handed him over a...

Impose comprehensive sanctions on Israel: Iran urges to UN

Iran has urged the United Nations Security Council to implement comprehensive and effective sanctions against the Israeli government in order to halt its harmful actions in the West Asia region. Kazem Gharibabadi, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, conveyed this...

PSC announces key reforms in BCS recruitment process

The Public Service Commission (PSC) declared several important updates regarding the ongoing recruitment process for various BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) exams on Sunday. These changes come as part of efforts to ensure greater transparency and fairness in the selection process, following the...

Israeli attack on Syria kills 36

Israeli airstrikes on the city of Palmyra in Syria have killed at least 36 people and more than 50 people wounded, reports AFP. Syrian defece ministry confirmed the death saying, The attack killed 36 people and wounded more than 50, and caused significant material damage. But the Syrian...

Greek potter keeps ancient ways alive, wins UNESCO recognition

Dimitris Kouvdis makes pottery using old techniques in his workshop by the sea on the Greek island of Lesbos. His work has recently been honored by UNESCO and included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. At 70, Kouvdis and his family continue to use an old pottery...

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs in second T20I

Australia has secured a 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Pakistan courtesy of Spencer Johnsons career-best performance in front of a sellout crowd at the SCG on Saturday evening. The hosts successfully defended a modest 148-run target after Johnson ripped through Pakistans top-order in a...

UNSC condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon

The UN Security Council (UNSC) condemned recent attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, urging all parties to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. Reports AFP In a statement, the Council condemned the attacks on October 29, November 7 and November 8,...

DNCC removes battery-powered rickshaws from Mirpur’s main roads

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) conducted a drive in Mirpur on Monday to curb the movement of illegal battery-powered rickshaws on main roads. The operation took place on the main road in front of Mirpur Bangla School and College, from noon until evening, reports UNB. DNCC Executive...

National Dengue Control Strategy on cards

The interim government has finalised the draft of National Dengue Prevention and Control Strategy (2024-2030) as the vector-borne disease continues infecting people in the country, reports BSS. The draft of National Dengue Prevention and Control Strategy (2024-2030) has been finalised, which is...

Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN made ICSC member

Bangladeshs Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith has been elected as member of the prestigious International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) in a heavily contested election held on Friday at the UN Headquarters in New York, reports BSS. There were...

DSCC moves to devise short, long term plans to check Dengue

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is working to formulate short-term and long-term plans to check Dengue against the backdrop of a rise in the mosquito borne disease, reports BSS. We are working to prepare two separate short and long term plans to effectively fight the Dengue menace, Dhaka...