Inclusive education workshop held for teachers in Chougachha
CHOUGACHHA — A training workshop on inclusive education for teachers and school management committee members was held in Jashore's Chougachha upazila, organized by the Ashraf Foundation.
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Pay commission proposes near-doubling of government salaries
DHAKA — A 23-member pay commission led by former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan has recommended that the lowest government basic salary more than double from 8,250 taka to 20,000 taka and the highest…
Seven more die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, health agency says
DHAKA — Seven more people have died of measles or measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said, with 1,654 new cases recorded in the same period.
Bangladesh orders legal action against teachers with forged credentials
DHAKA — Authorities have ordered legal action and the recovery of state funds from 487 teachers found to have used forged certificates to take government-subsidized teaching jobs, education officials said.
Bangladesh issues revised transfer policy for MPO-listed teachers
DHAKA — The government has issued a revised transfer policy for teachers under the monthly pay order program, the education ministry said. Details are forthcoming.
Bangladesh receives 10 types of vaccines, including measles-rubella
DHAKA — A fresh shipment of 10 types of vaccines, including measles-rubella and oral polio, has arrived in Bangladesh, with 1.5 million doses of measles vaccine on board, the health minister said.
Auto-rickshaw driver dies fixing dish cable after wife is shocked in Cumilla
A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Cumilla's Chouddagram died of electrocution while trying to repair a TV dish cable that had moments earlier injured his wife.
Two killed as driver plows into crowd in Germany's Leipzig
At least two people were killed and 22 injured when a 33-year-old German national drove into a crowd in Leipzig, eastern Germany, the BBC reported, citing local authorities.
Floodwaters drown paddy as haor farmers in Moulvibazar sink deeper into debt
Farmers in the haor wetlands of Moulvibazar's Rajnagar are struggling to dry the little paddy they salvaged from floodwaters, with many fearing they will lose their homes to debt.
Mamata rejects resignation calls after West Bengal poll setback
Mamata Banerjee rejected speculation that she would step down after her Trinamool Congress lost the West Bengal assembly election to the BJP, declaring, "We have not lost."
Chattogram salt factories work overtime as Eid ul-Adha demand surges
Salt is essential for preserving animal hides, so demand spikes sharply before Eid ul-Adha. Workers at salt factories along Chattogram's Anu Majhi Ghat are putting in long hours to meet the seasonal rush.
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats on espionage suspicions
Austria has expelled three staff from Russia's embassy in Vienna on suspicion of espionage. Authorities said the move follows an investigation into suspicious surveillance equipment installed on the roof of the Russian diplomatic compound.
Fireworks factory blast in China's Hunan kills 21
An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state media said Tuesday. The blast struck Monday afternoon in the city of Changsha.
Trump warns Iran will be 'wiped off the face of the earth' if it attacks US ships
President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be 'wiped off the face of the earth' if it attacked US ships, pushing a fragile ceasefire to the brink amid renewed tensions around the Strait of…
Study finds 33.8% of Israeli university students considering suicide amid war
A study of more than 700 Israeli university students found that 33.8% report suicidal thoughts, with researchers linking the mental-health decline to prolonged military reserve duty following the start of the war on Oct.…
Bangladesh tightens border as West Bengal vote stirs migration fears
DHAKA — Tensions over a BJP victory in West Bengal’s state election are stoking new security concerns along the Bangladesh border, with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stepping up patrols against the risk of…
Police constable arrested in Chattogram with 50,000 yaba pills bound for Khulna
CHATTOGRAM — Police arrested a constable from Khulna district with 50,000 yaba pills early Tuesday in the city’s Bakalia area, saying he was moving the methamphetamine tablets from Cox’s Bazar to Khulna.
Muslim candidates sweep key West Bengal seats as Trinamool holds minority strongholds
KOLKATA — Several Muslim candidates have won assembly seats across West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress dominating in minority-heavy constituencies in Kolkata, Murshidabad, North 24 Parganas and Malda, while a handful of opposition candidates…
Court grants 3-day remand for dismissed army officer in JnU student attack case
DHAKA — A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted three days of remand for dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Afzal Naser in a case accusing him of trying to kill Jagannath University student Anik Kumar Das during…
Chhatra Dal padlocks vice chancellor's office at Rangamati science university
RANGAMATI — Chhatra Dal activists padlocked the vice chancellor’s office at Rangamati Science and Technology University on Tuesday, giving him 48 hours to resign over allegations of irregularities and nepotism in teacher recruitment.
Bangladesh reports 6 more child deaths from measles, suspected cases in 24 hours
Six children died of measles and suspected measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, with 1,445 new infections recorded, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Police detain Awami League leader, 4 others in Jashore's Chougachha
Police in Jashore's Chougachha upazila detained an Awami League leader and four other men, including alleged drug dealers and a convicted criminal, during an overnight operation.
25 Muslim candidates win seats in West Bengal assembly election
Trinamool Congress led Muslim candidates to victory across multiple West Bengal assembly seats, with smaller wins for ISF, Congress, CPM and AIUDF, in constituencies stretching from Kolkata to Murshidabad and Malda.
Bangladesh moves to hire 77,000 teachers, education minister says
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said the government is working to appoint 77,000 teachers at MPO-listed institutions, with about 32,500 promotions and 32,000 new hires also stalled in legal disputes.
Chuadanga inaugurates 83.5 million taka road and bridge projects
The Local Government Engineering Department has launched a package of bridge and road improvements worth 83.5 million taka in Chuadanga's Jibannagar upazila, officials said.
National University awards scholarships to 2,897 students at 837 colleges
Bangladesh's National University has selected 2,897 students from 837 affiliated colleges to receive scholarships, the university said in a Facebook post.
Missiles strike US Navy warship near Strait of Hormuz, Iran agency says
Iran's Fars news agency reports that two missiles have hit a US Navy warship near Jask Island, after the vessel ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard.
Teacher dies of smallpox in Gaibandha
GAIBANDHA - A 45-year-old assistant teacher died of smallpox in Gaibandha Sadar upazila early Monday after his son returned from Dhaka with the infection, family members said.
BJP leads in West Bengal as troops deployed near Mamata's home
KOLKATA - The Bharatiya Janata Party is on course for a historic victory in West Bengal, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, as central forces were deployed near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence…
Xi holds upper hand ahead of Trump's China visit, analysts say
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping holds the upper hand in his upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, as the Iran war weakens Washington's negotiating position, analysts say.
Why Mamata's defeat could reshape West Bengal politics
KOLKATA - The BJP is leading by a wide margin in West Bengal vote counting, and a defeat for Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress would mark a major shift in the state's politics.
Pakistan, Iran discuss regional situation, Tehran's new peace proposal
Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar and Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts in a late-night call, with Araghchi praising Pakistan's mediation role.
Putin tightens security over assassination, coup fears, intelligence report says
The Kremlin has sharply increased security around President Vladimir Putin over fears of assassination and a coup attempt, according to a European intelligence report obtained by CNN.
BU Chhatra Dal panel under fire over 20 alleged ex-Chhatra League members
The newly announced Barishal University Chhatra Dal committee is facing sharp criticism after allegations that at least 10 members linked to the rival Chhatra League were given key posts.
Bangladesh records 17 measles-linked deaths in single day, highest of outbreak
Bangladesh recorded 17 deaths from measles and suspected measles in a single day, the highest daily toll of the current outbreak, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Adult behavior shapes children: three habits parents should avoid at home
Children learn most from their parents' behavior, so adults should be cautious in front of younger family members and avoid actions that can shape unhealthy attitudes.
Bangladesh adds Tk 35,000 crore to budget for new public pay scale
Bangladesh plans to roll out a new public-sector pay scale in three phases starting fiscal year 2026-27, adding about 35,000 crore taka ($2.9 billion) to the upcoming budget to fund the first stage, finance…
Why measles is so contagious and how vaccines stop it
Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases known, with each patient infecting an average of 12 to 18 others. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer about 97 percent protection, health experts…
Bangladesh civil servants press for ninth pay scale ahead of budget
A welfare body for Bangladesh’s 22 lakh civil servants will hold rallies across the country in May to push the government to issue a gazette on the ninth pay scale, which the finance ministry…
Bangladesh plans 300 AI-equipped smart classrooms with China funding
Bangladesh will set up 300 new AI- and cloud-based smart classrooms in 150 secondary schools, funded by a Chinese grant and budgeted at about 135 crore taka, the directorate of secondary and higher education…
49 women MPs sworn in to reserved seats in Bangladesh parliament
Forty-nine newly elected women MPs took the oath of office for the reserved women’s seats of Bangladesh’s 13th parliament Sunday, completing the chamber, the parliament secretariat said.
Desh Rupantar daily marks 7th anniversary in Narail
Lawmaker Ataur Rahman Bachchu attended a celebration at the Narail Press Club marking the seventh anniversary of Bengali daily Desh Rupantar, organizers said.
Government threw referendum into Bay of Bengal, Narail lawmaker says
Lawmaker Ataur Rahman Bachchu accused the government of betraying voters by failing to implement the July Charter and constitutional reforms at an 11-party rally in Narail.
Narail labor group marks May Day with rally and procession
The Workers Welfare Federation held a discussion meeting and a procession in Narail to mark International Workers' Day, organizers said.
Why improving education quality is urgent
Bangladesh's education system is in crisis, with World Bank and UNESCO reports showing low quality despite higher enrollment, an education commentary says.
10 more die from measles, suspected measles in 24 hours
Ten more people, all children, died from measles or measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Rangamati Chhatra Dal protesters demand cancellation of new district committee
RANGAMATI — Members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's student wing protested Sunday demanding the cancellation of the newly announced Rangamati district committee, alleging that posts were sold in exchange for money.
Jashore press club marks World Press Freedom Day
CHOUGACHHA, Bangladesh — Journalists in Jashore's Chougachha upazila marked World Press Freedom Day on Sunday with a discussion calling for stronger legal protections and an end to attacks on the press.
Measles spreads inside Dhaka children's hospital, alarming parents
DHAKA — Children admitted to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital for other illnesses are contracting measles on the wards, alarming families as the country's outbreak worsens, parents and doctors said.
Bangladesh adds 3,736 teachers to monthly pay roll
DHAKA — Bangladesh's secondary and higher education directorate has decided to add 3,736 newly recruited private school and college staff to the government's monthly pay order, officials said.
Four more children die of measles symptoms in Bangladesh
DHAKA — Four more children died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking the toll since mid-March to 235, health officials said Saturday.
Bangladesh releases 2026 HSC exam schedule
DHAKA — Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Certificate exams will begin July 2 and end Aug. 8, the Dhaka education board said in its 2026 schedule published Wednesday.
Bangladesh releases 2026 Alim exam schedule
DHAKA — Bangladesh's Madrasa Education Board has released the 2026 Alim exam schedule, with tests running from July 2 to Aug. 8, the board said Saturday.
Three arrested in fire at Bangladesh primary education directorate
DHAKA — Police have arrested three people in connection with a fire at the Directorate of Primary Education that destroyed laptops, saying the blaze was deliberately set under a 500,000-taka contract.
Young people will show the new world, education minister says
CHANDPUR, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's education minister, Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon, said the country's young generation will put the nation on the world map as it competes in international sports.
No more crackdowns on free expression, Bangladesh prime minister says
SYLHET, Bangladesh — Prime Minister and BNP chairman Tarique Rahman said Saturday that police can no longer detain people simply for speaking out, calling for an end to crackdowns on free expression.
Wild elephants raid villages in Chakaria as farmers fear for ripe paddy
Wild elephants are descending from the hills of Cox's Bazar's Chakaria upazila in search of food, leaving farmers anxious about losing their ripe boro paddy crop.
Iranian strikes damage 16 US military bases across Middle East
Iranian retaliatory strikes have damaged at least 16 US military bases across eight Middle Eastern countries, with some installations rendered fully inoperable, according to satellite imagery and US and Gulf sources.
Pakistan opens land transit routes for Iran
Pakistan has opened six land transit routes to help thousands of containers stranded at Karachi port reach Iran after the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions on Iranian ports.
US approves $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies
The United States has approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, the State Department announced.