Author: Staff Reporter
In a major development, the interim government of Bangladesh has initiated a process to rename educational institutions, including schools, colleges, madrasas, and research organizations, named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. This follows the earlier decision to change the names of 13 government universities bearing her family name. According to sources within the Ministry of Education, a similar move will now affect various institutions across the country, with the aim to remove names linked to Sheikh Hasina, her family, and individuals associated with the 1971 genocide. Officials from the education sector have stated that a nationwide…
A violent unfolded on Wednesday night at the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, located at Dhanmondi 32, as protesters broke into the house, vandalized the premises, and set parts of it on fire. The disturbance escalated as agitated students gathered in front of the house, chanting various slogans. Around evening on Wednesday, a large crowd of students began to congregate in front of the house. As time passed, the crowd swelled. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Give the news to all, bury Mujibism,” “Delhi or Dhaka, Dhaka Dhaka,” “Give the news to all, bury the Awami League,” and “Down…
A women’s football match at Tilakpur High School ground in Joypurhat’s Akkelpur upazila, was successfully held this afternoon, days after it was postponed facing strong objections and acts of vandalism. The event, organised by the Akkelpur Upazila Administration, marked a significant step for women’s participation in sports despite earlier resistance from local religious groups. The ground was packed with spectators eager to witness the match. Akkelpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Manjurul Alam presided over the event, while Joypurhat Deputy Commissioner (DC) Afroza Akter Chowdhury inaugurated the match at 4:00pm. Among the special guests were Superintendent of Police (SP)…
Salahuddin Ahmed, a permanent member of the BNP’s Standing Committee, declared that the people of Bangladesh have rejected the Awami League through a mass uprising and have driven them out of the political arena. He emphasized that the Awami League should no longer be allowed to engage in politics under that name in Bangladesh. Addressing a seminar titled ‘National Unity and Current Realities’ organized by the Regional Editors’ Council at the National Press Club on Wednesday, February 5, Ahmed further demanded that the Awami League be held accountable for its alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity, urging…
Due to the large crowd expected at the M A Aziz Stadium for the concert, the book fair at the Gymnasium Grounds in Chattogram will remain closed on Thursday, February 6. The fair will resume on Friday, February 7, as it is a public holiday, starting from the morning. This information was confirmed by Mustafa Naeem, the convener of the Book Fair Media Committee and Bureau Chief of Daily Kaler Kantho. He mentioned that the Chattogram Flower Festival 2025’s Gala Night concert will be held at the MA Aziz Stadium on Thursday, featuring performances from popular band Nagar…
Muhammad Yunus has called upon all concerned to accept the reports of the reform commissions and come forward to implement those. “I hope all will unanimously accept and implement those (reports),” he said while speaking at a function at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today. Public Administration Reform Commission led by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury and Judiciary Reform Commission led by Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman handed over their reports to Chief Adviser Prof Yunus at the function. Members of the commissions were present. Addressing the occasion Prof Yunus said, “We have many bitter experiences…
The Public Administration Reform Commission and Judiciary Reform Commission have submitted their reports to Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today. Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, head of the Public Administration Reform Commission, and Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman, Chief of the Judiciary Reform Commission, formally handed over the reports at the State Guest House Jamuna. These submissions follow the establishment of eleven commissions tasked with reforming various state sectors after the formation of the government on August 8. The reports from the Election Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Police, and Constitutional Reform Commissions were already submitted to the Chief Adviser on…
Devotees are flocking to the banks of the Turag River in Tongi to participate in the ‘Akheri Munajat’ (final prayer) of the second phase of the Bishwa Ijtema. Maulana Mohammad Zubair is set to lead the concluding prayer at 12:00 PM, as confirmed by the Ijtema organizing committee. The day’s proceedings began with a sermon after the Fajr prayers by Farooq Sahib, a senior Tabligh leader from Bangalore, India. The sermon was translated by Mufti Amanul Haque Sahib. At around 10:00 AM, another sermon was delivered by Maulana Abdur Rahman Sahib of India, with translation provided by Maulana…
The authorities at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have expelled 8 students from the institution for life due to their involvement in promoting political activities on campus, specifically to revive the Bangladesh Chhatra League’s (BCL) presence. In addition, 12 other students have been expelled for various terms, and 40 students have received other punishments or warnings. This decision follows an investigation into the group’s attempts to reintroduce politics at BUET, which has been politically neutral for years. Last March, students connected to BCL, under the leadership of some members, were seen organizing gatherings on the campus, an…
A shooting at a school in Sweden has left 10 people dead, with at least five others injured. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as investigations continue. It is believed that the attacker may have been among the victims. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, at Risbergska School in Orebro, located 200 kilometers west of the capital, Stockholm. Police have stated that the attacker was not previously known to them and has not yet been identified. It is suspected that the assailant acted alone. After being taken to the hospital, four of the injured…