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IU suspends 30 teachers-officials, expels 33 students
The authorities of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia have decided to suspend 19 teachers, 11 officials and staff for their alleged involvement in anti-July uprising activities.
Accused DIG ‘missing’ from Police Academy
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ehsanullah, accused in a case of crimes against humanity, has mysteriously ‘disappeared’ from the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah in Rajshahi.
Closure of non-compliant factories is good for the country: Press Secretary
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has said that 258 export-oriented ready-made garment factories in the country have closed in the past one year. Although the interim government has been indirectly blamed for this incident, Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief advisor, has given a different opinion in response to this allegation.
Journalists call protest programme to meet 21-point demand
The journalist community has called for a nationwide protest to meet 21-point demands, including speedy trial of all journalist murders, including the Sagar-Runi murder case, and reinstatement of dismissed journalists.
Ship owners announce closure of St. Martin's cruises
Country's only coral-rich island, St. Martin, is opening to tourists from November 1. However, ship owners have decided to close cruises due to passenger crisis.
President to visit Pabna on four-day official trip
President Mohammed Shahabuddin is scheduled to visit his home district Pabna on a four-day official trip.
Sedition case: Notice published against 261 fugitives including Hasina
A public notice was published on two widely circulated newspapers today, terming 261 people including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fugitives in a sedition case, asking them to appear before the concerned court on November 11.
Election schedule to be announced by the first week of December: EC Anwarul
Election Commissioner (EC) Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has said the schedule for the upcoming national election will be announced in the first week of December, while the polls will be held in February next year.
8 months ban on Jatka fishing from Friday midnight
An 8-month ban on Jatka fishing in the sea and rivers will begin from Friday midnight.
Train derailment disrupts rail services between Dhaka and northern part
Rail services between Dhaka and the country’s northern regions have remained partially suspended since 2:30pm on Friday after a Netrokona-bound train derailed in the Purbo Chandana area of Gazipur city.