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Public Admin Secretary transferred to Planning Commission

03:19 PM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Senior Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman, who had been serving on a contractual basis at the Ministry of Public Administration, has been transferred as a Member of the Planning Commission with the rank of Senior Secretary.

Trump claims he ‘ended seven wars’, demands seven Nobel Prizes

03:07 PM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

US President Donald Trump has once again made claims about his foreign policy record, declaring at a weekend speech that he “ended seven wars” and deserves seven Nobel Peace Prizes in return.

Jamaat's 'silent army': Half a million women join to reshape electoral landscape

02:43 PM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

In a bold and unprecedented electoral gambit, Jamaat-e-Islami is deploying its vast, grassroots women’s wing as a central pillar of its strategy for the upcoming national elections signalling a seismic shift in Bangladesh’s political calculus.

Tourists at risk: Cox's Bazar lifeguards to cease operations

02:09 PM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Bangladesh’s most vital tourist safety initiatives is on the verge of collapse. The Sea-Safe Lifeguard service, which has rescued hundreds of tourists from drowning along Cox’s Bazar’s world-famous beach, will cease operations on September 30 due to a severe funding shortfall

$81m seized in Philippines in landmark recovery from 2016 reserve heist

01:41 PM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

In a major breakthrough in one of the world’s most notorious cyber heists, Bangladeshi authorities have successfully seized $81 million in the Philippines — funds stolen from Bangladesh Bank in 2016 through a sophisticated SWIFT-based cyber fraud.

Bangladesh's leather industry missing out on 80% of its potential

11:03 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

For over a decade, Bangladesh’s leather industry has been unable to breach the $1.0 billion annual export threshold — a ceiling that sector leaders and economists attribute to chronic compliance failures, underinvestment, and systemic inefficiencies.

RU teachers, staff on daylong strike over ‘attack’ on pro-VC

10:16 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Teachers, officials, and employees of Rajshahi University are observing a full-day strike on Sunday, September 21, in protest against the “attack” on a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and several faculty members during a demonstration over the reinstatement of the ward quota system.

Yunus leaves for NY tonight to attend UNGA session

10:08 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave for New York Sunday night to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Mahalaya marks the spiritual dawn of Durga Puja across Bangladesh

10:00 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Sanatan devotees across Bangladesh ushered in Mahalaya on Sunday with reverence and joy, marking the sacred beginning of Sharadiya Durgotsab, the grandest festival of the traditional Hindu faith.

Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA seen as gateway to ASEAN exports

09:41 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Bangladesh’s trade with Malaysia remains heavily imbalanced, but business leaders and policymakers say a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could unlock new opportunities in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

RU suspends admissions under ward quota amid student protests

09:06 AM, 21 Sep 2025 Sunday

Rajshahi University administration announced the suspension of admissions under the controversial “ward quota” system early Sunday , following escalating protests and violent clashes on campus.

Bangladesh kick off super four with thrilling 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka

11:55 PM, 20 Sep 2025 Saturday

Bangladesh launched their Asia Cup Super Four campaign in dramatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets with just one ball to spare in a nail-biting finish at the R. Premadasa Stadium.