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Taskforce recommends unified university entrance exam
12:02 PM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayThe Economic Reform Taskforce, formed by the interim government, has recommended a unified entrance examination for both public and private universities. If implemented, a preliminary outline of how the exam will be conducted has also been provided.
Asian markets plunge as Trump wages tariff war
11:32 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayAsian stocks and currencies took a sharp downturn on Monday morning following the US imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking fears of a potential global trade war. The move has heightened concerns about economic growth, risk aversion, and tighter US Federal Reserve policies.
Jamaat announces candidates for 5 Kishoreganj constituencies
11:22 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced its potential candidates for five out of the six parliamentary constituencies in Kishoreganj district for the upcoming national elections. The names of the candidates for the five constituencies were declared on Saturday (February 1).
Ex-Spain Football chief on trial for alleged forced kiss
10:11 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayThe former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso, in a case which has fed into wider discussions about sexism and consent.
Beyonce wins best country album at 2025 Grammys
09:42 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayA stunned expression shot across Beyoncé's face as her latest record, Cowboy Carter, was named best country album at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins
08:57 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayThe second phase of Bishwa Ijtema, the second-largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, began early Monday on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi, on the outskirts of the capital. The Ijtema commenced with Aam Bayan (general sermons) after Fajr prayers and will conclude with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on February 5.
Injured protesters leave Jamuna after govt assurance
08:35 AM, 03 Feb 2025 MondayInjured protesters from the July mass uprising ended their demonstration outside the Chief Adviser’s residence, Jamuna, on Minto Road in the capital, early Monday after receiving assurances that their demands would be met.
Tk 4,068.23cr Mongla Port expansion project gets ECNEC nod
09:40 PM, 02 Feb 2025 SundayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council, ECNEC, on Sunday, February 2, approved a Tk 4,068.23 crore project for expansion and modernization of Mongla Port facilities...
India clinch U19 T20 World Cup
09:19 PM, 02 Feb 2025 SundayIndia have won the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup after storming to a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final...
July uprising injured face police obstruction while marching towards Jamuna
08:57 PM, 02 Feb 2025 SundayThe injured participants of the July uprising have resumed their protests on the roads after facing police obstruction while marching toward the residence of the Chief Adviser to realise...
Titumir students block road again at Mohakhali
08:46 PM, 02 Feb 2025 SundayThe students of Government Titumir College blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Dhaka’s Mohakhali on Sunday evening, February 2, demanding university status of their college...
Rapid decline of cash in Asia: A shift toward digital payments
08:26 PM, 02 Feb 2025 SundayCash is rapidly disappearing from consumer transactions across Asia, as QR codes and smartphone-based technologies take center stage. According to Worldpay, a US-based payment processing company, physical money is projected to account for just 14% of total transactions by 2027, down significantly from 47% in 2019.