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JU Announces 19-Day Closure for Eid and National Observances

Dhaka: Jahangirnagar University has announced a 19-day holiday for its students in observance of the holy month of Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr, Jumatul Bida, Eid-ul-Fitr, and the Independence and National Day. The university’s Acting Registrar, ABM Azizur Ra…

Gold Price Jumps by Tk 5,424 per Bhori in Bangladesh

Dhaka: The price of gold in Bangladesh has been increased by Tk 5,424 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold set at Tk 274,104 per bhori from Monday, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).

According to United News of Banglades…

Narcotics Control Inspector Injured in Gun Attack in Dhaka

Dhaka: An inspector of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot and injured in an attack allegedly by drug peddlers at Saidabad Bus Terminal in the capital on Monday. The victim was identified as Siddiqur Rahman, 38.

According to United Ne…

4 Deputy Press Secretaries to PM Appointed

Dhaka: Mostafa Julfikar Hasan, Md Sujauddoula, Md Jahidul Islam, and Shahadot Shadhin have been made deputy press secretaries to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate gazette notifications confirming thei…

Gulf Countries Assure Bangladesh of Protecting Citizens

Dhaka: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar have assured Bangladesh of taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of Bangladeshi citizens living in their respective countries.

According to United…