In a late-night demonstration, a group of Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on campus, demanding the immediate resignation of Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, citing a surge in crimes across the country.
The protest began at 1:30 am on Monday on the university campus.
The students issued an ultimatum to the Home Adviser, demanding his resignation by 1 pm on Tuesday.
FSDS think tank debuts with high-profile gathering
A new research-based institution, the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies (FSDS), was officially launched in the capital on Sunday.
Functioning as a think tank, the institution will research governance, national security, development, and policy formulation processes in Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony of FSDS took place on Sunday evening in the ballroom of the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel.
BIDA streamlines customs with AEO status for 10 cos
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) on Sunday granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to ten business entities, aiming to facilitate trade by streamlining customs procedures.
Similar to the "Green Channel" system at airports, AEO status enables companies to bypass certain customs checks, expediting the clearance of goods at ports. This is expected to reduce production and export lead times while alleviating congestion at ports.
Yunus, Musk discuss transformative potential of Starlink
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited SpaceX Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch the Starlink within 90 working days.
"Chief Adviser invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch Starlink within 90 working days," Professor Muhammad Yunus stated in a post on X.
Professor Yunus extended the invitation in a letter to Musk on 19 ...
Slum poverty fuels drug abuse in Dhaka
Dhaka’s sprawling slums have long been emblematic of hardship, but a worsening crisis is now exacerbating the struggles of their residents—the alarming rise in drug addiction. A field visit to various slum areas reveals a grim reality where substance abuse is tearing apart families and futures.
In Korail slum, Nipa recounts her father’s tragic downfall. Once a hardworking man, he now spends his days intoxicated, leaving Ripa and her mother to toil as domestic workers to sust...
Pubali Bank holds ‘Annual Managers Confce-2025’
A 2-day long conference titled ‘Annual Managers’ Conference 2025’ participated by all 508 Branch Managers, Regional Managers & Sr. Executives of Head Office of Pubali Bank was held at Hotel Long Beach Auditorium, Cox's Bazar to motivate them to increase Bank’s business by rendering better services.
Monzurur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors graced the conference as Chief Guest while Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali presided over the conference. Directo...
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