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Taliban bans books by women authors in Afghan universities
09:29 AM, 19 Sep 2025 FridayThe Taliban government has removed books written by women authors from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which has also outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment.
Mediation mandatory before filing cases under 8 laws in 12 dists
08:44 AM, 19 Sep 2025 FridayNo one can now file cases directly with the courts under eight laws, including the Family Courts Act and the Dowry Prohibition Act, in 12 districts.
Law amendment paves way for ‘Election Commission Service’, expands EC’s authority
09:58 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayA significant amendment to the Election Officers (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 has granted Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) sweeping new powers — including primacy over the government in case of disputes and enhanced authority to discipline election officials.
Mourinho appointed Benfica manager
09:54 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayBenfica have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager on a deal until the summer of 2027...
Mamunul leads ulema team on ‘unofficial’ trip to Afghanistan
09:46 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayIn a move that has raised eyebrows across Bangladesh’s political spectrum, Mamunul Haque, Amir of the Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, has arrived in Kabul alongside six other clerics, just as his party stages nationwide protests demanding implementation of the “July Charter”.
Jamaat iterates demand for polls under PR system
09:28 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar on Thursday, September 18, called for holding the next national elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) system...
Tulip’s citizenship scandal: A new nightmare for Starmer
09:11 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayLabour has been plunged into fresh controversy after newly uncovered documents appear to contradict MP Tulip Siddiq’s repeated denials that she ever held Bangladeshi citizenship documents including a national identity card and passport.
Spain overtake Argentina to top FIFA rankings
09:03 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdaySpain have climbed to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings, overtaking Argentina and Lionel Messi, for the first time since June 2014 when they were dethroned as world champions...
Media was controlled before, still is: Nahid
08:20 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayNational Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has accused Bangladesh’s media of remaining under political and institutional control, just as it was before, despite expectations of reform following the July–August uprising.
Jamaat rallies in Dhaka pressing for PR system
08:01 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brough out a protest procession in Dhaka on Thursday, September 18, to press home their five-point demand, including holding the next national elections under PR (proportionate representation) method...
Jamaat’s rally ‘unnecessary pressure’ on ongoing talks: Fakhrul
07:54 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised Thursday’s protest marches organised by Jamaat-e-Islami and other parties, branding them “unnecessary” and detrimental to continuing political dialogue.
Ekushey's early edition: Book fair dates shift to dodge election day
07:32 PM, 18 Sep 2025 ThursdayIn a major calendar shift driven by national priorities, the iconic Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will now kick off early, on December 17, 2025, and run through January 17, 2026.