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Video spread on social media about the execution of two Bangladeshis is fake: Saudi authorities

Saudi authorities have identified a video spread on social media regarding the execution of two Bangladeshi citizens in Saudi Arabia as fake and misleading. Recently, a video was circulated on social media with the claim that it shows the actions of the two Bangladeshis who were executed. However, fact-checking confirmed that the video in question has no connection to the executed Bangladeshis.

3 days ago 561 views

Education

HSC results likely to be published on 29 October

There is a strong possibility that the results of this year's HSC and equivalent examinations will be published on 29 October.

4 days ago 553 views

Technology

Concerns over AI sector debt, major Nasdaq decline all week

The technology sector of the US stock market has faced a sharp sell-off amid concerns over the growing debt burden in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and high interest rates. Last week, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by nearly 4.5 percent, its worst weekly performance since last June. At the same time, the S&P 500 Index fell 1.09 percent. News from CNN.

1 week ago 686 views

Education

PUST Deputy Director Babul Hossain elected BAPAJAS treasurer

Md. Babul Hossain, Deputy Director of the Public Relations and Publication Office of Pabna University of Science and Technology, has been elected treasurer of the Bangladesh Public University Public Relations Association (BAPAJAS).

1 week ago 646 views

Technology

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost productivity, improve business efficiency and create new investment opportunities in the global economy. However, its full benefits will take time to materialise. Effective policies are also needed to address technological risks, market concentration, cybersecurity threats and financial stability concerns, discussions at an IMF-World Bank event highlighted.

1 week ago 683 views

BNP, Jamaat Candidates Trade Allegations of Conspiracy and Campaign Obstruction

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BNP, Jamaat Candidates Trade Allegations of Conspiracy and Campaign Obstruction

Candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami have traded allegations of attempts to undermine the credibility of the upcoming by-election in Thakurgaon-1 and obstruct their rival’s election campaign.

1 week ago 915 views

Education

Primary teachers' training being extended to 3 years, PTI capacity to increase 6-fold

The government is planning to extend the duration of the training system from two and a half to three years to improve the quality of primary education in the country and enhance teachers' professional skills. At the same time, an initiative has been taken to increase the capacity of Primary Training Institutes (PTIs) six times compared with the current level. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj recently disclosed this information in an interview.

1 week ago 556 views

Religion

121 days left until Ramadan begins, likely date February 8

There are 121 days left until the holy month of Ramadan begins. According to astronomers’ calculations, fasting may begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. However, the final date of Ramadan will be determined based on the sighting of the moon.

2 weeks ago 658 views

Education

Sports book becoming mandatory from fourth grade: State Minister Aminul Haque

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has said that a new book titled ‘Sports’ is being added to the fourth-grade curriculum from the next academic year to make sports an inseparable part of education alongside studies.

2 weeks ago 604 views

Expatriates

Allegations of Bangladeshis 'posing as gay' in fake asylum applications, 3 arrested in UK

UK immigration authorities have arrested three people, launching an operation against a suspected gang accused of helping Bangladeshis create fake asylum applications and presenting them as gay.

2 weeks ago 705 views

Others

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Bangladesh will fall into a severe economic crisis if remittances are shut down or expatriate income is stopped being sent, remarked Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award recipient Sakhawat Hossain Sharif.

2 weeks ago 923 views

Others

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award-winning Sakhawat Hossain Sharif commented that many of those working at the airport consider themselves ‘landlords’. He said that expatriates often have to face humiliation and harassment at the airport.

2 weeks ago 842 views

Education

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

President of the Bangladesh Madrasa Teachers and Employees Forum, Principal Delwar Hossain Azizi, has demanded the withdrawal of the form fill-up fees for the first and second year Kamil examinations under the Islamic Arabic University, alleging that they have been increased abnormally.

2 weeks ago 757 views

Technology

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

Under Bangladesh's leadership, a proposal on artificial intelligence (AI) has been unanimously adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The proposal titled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Development and Protection of Human Rights' was adopted at the 63rd session of the Council.

2 weeks ago 544 views

Education

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

Even after being finally recommended for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools, 1,471 people did not join the job. Among them, 553 did not submit the required documents, and 918, despite receiving appointment letters, did not join work within the stipulated time.

2 weeks ago 765 views

Expatriates

Saudi Arabia eases process for bringing families of skilled workers

The country's government has eased the process of bringing families of skilled foreign workers to Saudi Arabia. From now on, applications for entry visas for family members can be made before the worker's work visa process is fully completed.

2 weeks ago 880 views

Education

Directorate sending 180 officials to field to inspect primary education activities

The Directorate of Primary Education has decided to send 180 officials to various upazilas and thanas across the country to inspect and evaluate field-level activities of primary education on the ground.

2 weeks ago 661 views

Education

Studies and sports are two sides of the same coin: Education Minister

Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon has called upon students to engage in sports, culture and moral education alongside their studies and to develop their talents. He said, studies and sports are two sides of the same coin.

2 weeks ago 829 views

Education

At Sadarghat, JU Chhatra Dal activists demand Tk 40,000, settle for Tk 20,000

In the capital's Sadarghat, an altercation, beating and scuffle occurred between several students of Jagannath University (JU) and workers of the 'Prince Awlad' launch centering on entering the launch. Later, although Tk 40,000 was demanded in the name of settling the matter, it was ultimately settled for Tk 20,000, according to relevant sources.

2 weeks ago 656 views

Expatriates

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

In Malaysia, 37,313 foreign nationals were arrested during operations in the first nine months of this year. During this time, in 10,374 operations, the documents of 137,603 people were verified.

2 weeks ago 817 views

Education

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Despite having graduate or equivalent educational qualifications, assistant teachers of government primary schools are still considered third-class employees. When untrained, they receive salaries in the 14th grade, and after completing training, in the 13th grade.

2 weeks ago 845 views

Religion

Personal attacks on the Khatib of the National Mosque are undesirable: National Ulama Alliance

Following the recent remarks by Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, regarding Jamaat-e-Islami, the National Ulama Alliance, an affiliate organization of the National Citizen Party (NCP), commented that personally attacking and insulting him is undesirable.

2 weeks ago 972 views

Education

First Science Fair Held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah

Under the theme ‘We will think anew, we will build anew—let life be full of science’, the ‘1st Science Fair-2026’ was held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah in Motijheel, the capital.

3 weeks ago 942 views

Others

Shishir Monir raises questions over summoning Salman Muqtadir's bank account

Lawyer Shishir Monir has raised questions over the summoning of social media content creator and actor Salman Muqtadir's bank account.

3 weeks ago 1,047 views

Education

Tearful farewell to head teacher in Chandpur

Md. Mahbub Alam Chowdhury, head teacher of Bagadi Government Primary School in Chandpur Sadar Upazila, was given a farewell reception on retirement.

3 weeks ago 815 views

Others

What Dinesh Trivedi said about the Prime Minister's visit to India

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has said there is no rush regarding Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's visit to India. He said discussions on relations between the two countries and the visit are positive, and the visit may take place at a convenient time for the heads of government of Bangladesh and India.

3 weeks ago 1,234 views

Others

Supreme Court lawyer Shishir Manir's call to end polemics over reform and referendum

In the country's ongoing political context, distinguished senior lawyer of Bangladesh's Supreme Court and Head of Chambers of the legal services organization 'Lab L', Mohammad Shishir Manir, has called for an end to polemics on the issue of reform and referendum.

3 weeks ago 1,079 views

Education

Directive to reconstitute managing committees of all madrasas in the country

The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has directed the reconstitution of the existing managing committees and governing bodies of all private Dakhil and Alim madrasas in the country.

3 weeks ago 849 views

Expatriates

More than 12,000 expatriates deported from Saudi Arabia in one week, how many Bangladeshis?

In Saudi Arabia, 13,628 people were arrested in one week from September 17 to 23 on charges of violating residency, labor and border security laws. At the same time, 12,628 people were deported from the country.

3 weeks ago 839 views

Others

Students who failed SSC seek college admission opportunity

Video spread on social media about the execution of two Bangladeshis is fake: Saudi authorities

HSC results likely to be published on 29 October

Concerns over AI sector debt, major Nasdaq decline all week

PUST Deputy Director Babul Hossain elected BAPAJAS treasurer

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

BNP, Jamaat Candidates Trade Allegations of Conspiracy and Campaign Obstruction

Primary teachers' training being extended to 3 years, PTI capacity to increase 6-fold

121 days left until Ramadan begins, likely date February 8

Sports book becoming mandatory from fourth grade: State Minister Aminul Haque

Allegations of Bangladeshis 'posing as gay' in fake asylum applications, 3 arrested in UK

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

Saudi Arabia eases process for bringing families of skilled workers

Directorate sending 180 officials to field to inspect primary education activities

Studies and sports are two sides of the same coin: Education Minister

At Sadarghat, JU Chhatra Dal activists demand Tk 40,000, settle for Tk 20,000

More than 37,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia in 9 months

Despite graduate qualifications, primary teachers remain in third-class status

Personal attacks on the Khatib of the National Mosque are undesirable: National Ulama Alliance

First Science Fair Held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah

Shishir Monir raises questions over summoning Salman Muqtadir's bank account

Tearful farewell to head teacher in Chandpur

What Dinesh Trivedi said about the Prime Minister's visit to India

Supreme Court lawyer Shishir Manir's call to end polemics over reform and referendum

Directive to reconstitute managing committees of all madrasas in the country

More than 12,000 expatriates deported from Saudi Arabia in one week, how many Bangladeshis?

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