The influx of new Rohingyas into Bangladesh continues. From December 2024 to February 28 this year, the number of newly registered Rohingyas in Bangladesh stood at 1,44,456. This is 1,129 more than January, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR.
Today, Monday, March 16, is the last working day for government and private offices ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. A seven-day Eid holiday begins tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
The government has appointed new Vice-Chancellors (VCs) at seven public universities, including the country's premier institution, Dhaka University.
The lottery system for school admissions will no longer be in place from next year, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has announced.
Special measures have been taken for expatriates on leave in Bangladesh amid tensions across the Middle East following the ongoing war between Iran and Israel-US. Several countries have decided to extend the visa validity of Bangladeshi workers.
Today marks the last working day for government and private offices ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. A seven-day holiday begins tomorrow, Tuesday (March 17), meaning lakhs of people will start leaving the capital from tonight.