Banning party activities: Govt amends anti-terror law
The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.
11 May 2025, 18:04 PM
22 sectors still pay wages below poverty line
At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.
30 April 2025, 18:01 PM
22 out of 35 parties want caretaker govt system
As per proposals sent to constitution reform commission
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
The spirit of Mujibnagar government can still guide us
It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
17 April 2025, 04:54 AM
What is Pahela Baishakh if not a dawn of hope?
As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition
14 April 2025, 05:25 AM
Constitutional reforms: Most parties want changes in basic principles, preamble
Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh moves to deal with US tariff shock
As new US tariffs shake global trade routes, Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to reduce its trade imbalance with the US through targeted import increases, regulatory reforms and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Bangladesh is not panicking and may even stand to gain, officials said yesterday.
5 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Transnational education: Expanding access to world-class learning in Bangladesh
For many students, pursuing higher education abroad remains an unattainable dream due to high costs and logistical challenges. However, transnational education (TNE) is reshaping the global learning landscape, offering internationally recognised degrees without the need to leave one’s home country.
22 March 2025, 19:01 PM
The decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
16 October 2024, 10:10 AM
HSC pass rate drops, number of GPA-5 rises
Though students did not have to sit for nearly half of the exams, the pass rate for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate still saw a slight drop.
15 October 2024, 18:01 PM
Children at risk in 21,500 shabby schools
With cracks in pillars and walls and leaks in the roof, the Gowrichanna High School-Attached Government Primary School building was declared risky about two years ago.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Primary schools barely looked after
A major project to build more classrooms, sanitation facilities and make other improvements in primary schools has not made much progress in six years while the poor environment continues to harm learning and teaching.
10 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Separate pay scale for teachers still not in sight
A separate pay scale for teachers, aimed at ensuring their financial security and respect, remains elusive due to the indifference of successive governments towards this critical issue.
4 October 2024, 18:32 PM
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
1 October 2024, 01:01 AM
Int’l support garnered to help reforms, growth
As Bangladesh embarks on a new journey toward freedom and democracy after the July uprising, the international support received by Prof Muhammad Yunus at the UN General Assembly is poised to significantly advance the country’s reform and growth initiatives, say foreign policy experts.
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Revising textbooks: Govt dissolves committee in face of flak
The government yesterday dissolved a committee formed earlier this month to revise the textbooks under the National Curriculum and Textbook Board.
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Restore caretaker govt system
Minutes before resigning as chief election commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday proposed national elections be held under the caretaker government system. He also recommended the introduction of staggered elections and a proportional representation system.
5 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Row among trustees spells trouble for NSU
The country’s first private university, North South University, is in trouble over running its operations due to a conflict among the trustees.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Enforced disappearance: Govt mulls over commission to ensure justice
The interim government is planning to formulate an ordinance to establish a commission to ensure justice for the victims of enforced disappearances and their families.
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt transfers 25 DCs in one go
Amid lobbying by deputy commissioners seeking transfer from their once desired post, the interim government yesterday transferred 25 of them.
20 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Public univs ‘reopen’ today
Public universities are set to reopen today amid a vacuum in the administrations after the resignation of at least 20 vice-chancellors, 10 pro-vice-chancellors, and many other officials.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Engage young people in all tiers of govt
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed top bureaucrats to find out ways to utilise the power of the young people at different tiers of the government.
12 August 2024, 18:00 PM
All contractual appointments to be scrapped
The interim government yesterday decided that all contractual appointments of the administration will be terminated in phases.
11 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Wave of resignations hits universities
A wave of resignations has swept through the nation’s higher education sector, as an unprecedented number of vice chancellors from the public universities are stepping down from their positions.
11 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Yunus-led interim govt takes charge
The interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus took oath last night, four days after the resignation and departure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass upsurge led by students.
8 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Closure of schools, universities: Academic calendars in total disarray
The month-long disruption to university education and two-week long closure of schools have led to the cancellation of public and school exams, upsetting academic calendars and hampering the education of crores of students.
31 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Abu Sayed’s death in police firing: Cops’ FIR runs counter to known facts
Video footage shows police shooting at Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed, who posed no physical threat to the law enforcers, during the quota reform protest near the campus on July 16. He died soon afterwards.
26 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt may go for quota reforms
The government is considering a “logical reform” in the quota system in the public service, but it will not take any initiative to that end or give any assurances until the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court.
13 July 2024, 18:00 PM