September 21, 2025

Electoral System Choice Rests with Parties: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka: Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated today that the decision to adopt the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system or retain the current method should be determined by the political parties themselves. “The government s…

Hindus Celebrate Mahalaya with Religious Fervor Across Bangladesh

Dhaka: Mahalaya, an auspicious occasion that heralds the advent of Goddess Durga, was celebrated today through different rituals by members of the Hindu community across the country. Mahalaya marks the beginning of ‘Devi Paksha’ and was celebrated in …

Woman Arrested with 14kg Ganja in Noakhali

Noakhali: A woman drug trader was arrested by police with 14 kilograms (kg) of ganja in Sonaimuri upazila of Noakhali district. The arrested individual was identified as Subarna Akhter, aged 20, the daughter of Abdul Khalek from Puran Chowara village …

Govt to Distribute School Books by January: Salehuddin

Dhaka: The government is set to ensure the distribution of all school textbooks by January of the next year, according to Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. He made this announcement today, emphasizing the efforts to streamline the distribution proc…

JU VC Congratulates Freshers as Class Begins

Dhaka: The academic journey of the 54th batch (2024-25 academic session) of Jahangirnagar University (JU) commenced today as newly admitted first-year students joined their respective orientation sessions and attended their first classes. Earlier in t…

Minor Girl Drowns at Shibchar Upazila

Dhaka: A 2-year-old girl drowned in a pond at Sikdarkandi village of Kathalbari union under Shibchar upazila of the district this afternoon. The deceased was Ayesha, daughter of Abu Bakar Howlader of the same area.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad S…