The government is working to ensure teachers receive due respect, recognition and professional benefits, said Primary and Mass Education Minister of State Bobby Hajjaj. He made the remarks while speaking at an event marking World Teachers’ Day at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Monday. Hajjaj said improving the education system is essential for national development and teachers play ...

A Dhaka court on Monday denied bail to actor Ashraful Haque Don, who is currently in custody in connection with the murder case of popular film actor Salman Shah. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Monjurul Islam passed the order in the afternoon after hearing a bail petition filed by Don’s lawyer, Mofizul Islam. During the hearing, the defence argued that Don is ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman honoured more than 100 distinguished teachers on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day on Monday. He handed over the honours at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium around noon. Each recipient received Tk 200,000 and a crest in recognition of their contributions to education. Education Minister and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan chaired ...

British High Commissioner Sarah Cook met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday (October 4), discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Bangladesh and the UK. The courtesy meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat. The two sides discussed the overall state of Bangladesh-UK relations and various issues of mutual interest. They emphasised ...

The price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has risen to 1,837 for October, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). BERC announced the new price on Sunday (October 4), raising it by 252 from the September price of 1,585. The new price will be effective from Sunday (October 4). In September, BERC had reduced the price ...

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has won three awards at the 12th edition of the Mosaic International Film Festival in Canada. Nazifa Tushi won the Best Actress award for her performance as “Sadhur Bou” in the film. “Roid” also won the Best Cinematography and Best Music awards at the festival. The international jury recognised Tushi for her performance in the film. Joaher ...

Sufi poets once described Bengal’s finest fabric, muslin, as “woven air”, so precious it was accessible only to royalty. Centuries later, that ethereal quality found new expression on the runway, where designer Maheen Khan presented her Spring/Summer 2027 Sufi Collection at London Fashion Week, transforming this delicate textile heritage and spiritual traditions into contemporary fashion. Khan introduces a collection rooted ...

Moulvibazar Correspondent : Police detained a man in Moulvibazar last night for allegedly making abusive and derogatory remarks about the prime minister in a video posted on TikTok. Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Moulvibazar Model Police Station, confirmed the detention today. He said police learned about a video circulating on social media in which Mamun allegedly used “abusive and derogatory” language ...

A Dhaka court has denied bail to Jamaat-e-Islami leader and former MP Major (retd.) Akhteruzzaman in a case filed over allegations of obstructing government duties and misbehaving with officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Akhteruzzaman was produced before the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on Sunday after completing a one-day remand. Following a hearing, the court rejected his bail petition and ...

Former Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has been shown arrested in a murder case filed over the killing of garment worker Rubel during the July-August uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ashraful Haque passed the order on Sunday after hearing an application from the investigation officer. Awal was produced before the court during the hearing and was later sent to jail. ...