A writ petition has been filed challenging the legality of the notification that banned all activities of Bangladesh Awami League and its associate, affiliated and fraternal organisations.
Bangladesh has called for increased international funding to sustain humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char. Emphasis was also placed on safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation as a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladesh Bank has initiated a move to introduce instant loan facilities of up to Tk 10,000 through banking apps for paying emergency service bills and prescribed fees. The loan amount cannot be withdrawn in cash and can only be used to pay designated bills or fees. The facility, named 'e-payment credit', is being launched on a pilot basis .
Riaz, 18, a youth, has died after being struck by lightning on the rooftop of a house in Hazaribagh of the capital. His four-year-old niece Antara has been injured in the incident.
National University has started accepting applications for admission of researchers in MPhil and PhD programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. Both full-time and part-time researchers can take part in this admission activity. Interested candidates will have to complete the online application by 12 midnight on September 30.
Md Abdul Mannan, additional secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, has been appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla). He had been serving as chairman of the corporation in an additional capacity until now.