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Sylhet DC Sarwar Alam gets court notice over fired teachers
A judicial authority delivered an official notice to Deputy Commissioner Md Sarwar Alam of Sylhet district. The Senior Assistant Judge from Sadar Court processed the directive on September 11. Officials confirmed that administrative offices had not received the document by September 14 evening. Media representatives obtained verification directly from Sarwar Alam regarding the delivery status. Court personnel traced the notice to legal proceedings concerning terminated staff members at The Sylhet Khajanchibari International School and College. Legal representatives filed a writ petition challenging the removal of educational personnel from the English-medium institution. Administrative authorities must provide written responses within...
Tarique Rahman wants everyone to team up for democracy
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman urged citizens on Sunday to unite for democratic restoration and national rebuilding efforts. The leader referenced last year's student-led movement that removed authoritarian leadership on August 5. Rahman emphasized that democratic foundations require transparent elections, judicial independence, and freedom of the press. He envisioned Bangladesh achieving economic self-sufficiency while maintaining political inclusivity for all citizens. The statement marked International Day of Democracy observations worldwide. Rahman described democracy as reflecting the collective will of the people across political and social spheres. He stressed equal opportunities for all genders as fundamental human rights...
Magura Nilphamari crushes rivals 4-0 in National Championship
District teams began their campaigns Sunday as the National Championship 2025 commenced at venues nationwide. Magura dominated Meherpur with a comprehensive four-goal victory on home territory. Nilphamari matched this performance by defeating Panchagarh by an identical 4-0 margin at their ground. Jashore secured a two-goal triumph against Narail while Khulna narrowly defeated Gopalganj 2-1. Jhenaidah claimed a 2-1 away victory over Chuadanga. Several matches produced narrow margins as Rangpur edged Lalmonirhat 2-1 and Kurigram beat Gaibandha by the same scoreline. Thakurgaon and Dinajpur delivered the day's most entertaining encounter with a six-goal thriller ending 3-3. Moulvibazar and Sylhet both earned slender 1-0 victories against...
Mason Rubel's wife and daughter were found dead at the Ashulia home
Authorities discovered three deceased family members inside their Ashulia residence during Sunday evening operations. Mason Rubel Ahmed, age 35, was found suspended from a ceiling fan while his wife, Sonia, and five-year-old daughter, Jamila, lay deceased on their bed. Sonia worked at a local readymade garment facility before her death. Community members attempted contact by knocking on the tin-shed dwelling but received no acknowledgment from within. Police arrived after neighbors reported the concerning silence and forced entry through the locked door. Officers then located all three victims inside the single-room structure. Sub-inspector Majibur Rahman from Ashulia Police Station indicated preliminary evidence suggests suicide as...
Folk legend Farida Parveen buried in Kushtia
Folk singer Farida Parveen received burial at Kushtia municipal graveyard on Sunday evening. Officials conducted funeral prayers at 7:45pm with hundreds attending. Deputy Commissioner Abu Hasnat Mohmmad Arafin and Superintendent Md Mizanur Rahman joined political and cultural figures. Her remains shared the family grave with her parents Delwar Hossain and Roufa Begum. Mourners paid tribute at Fakir Lalon Shah shrine before the ceremony. The 71-year-old artist died Saturday night from kidney complications at a Dhaka hospital. Born December 31, 1954, in Natore, she dedicated 55 years to music. Radio Rajshahi recognized her as a Nazrul singer in 1968. She mastered Lalon songs under various teachers after 1973. Her international...
Rain ruins England vs South Africa T20 finale
Weather conditions forced officials to abandon the decisive T20 match between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge without any play. Persistent rainfall prevented the scheduled start time for the series finale. Officials attempted to reschedule the coin toss from 2:00 pm to 2:10 pm local time. Intensifying showers made play impossible throughout the afternoon. Match officials called off the contest at 4:20 pm after conditions failed to improve. England had leveled the three-match series following their record 146-run victory at Old Trafford on Friday. Phil Salt delivered an exceptional unbeaten 141 runs during that match, setting new records for English T20 cricket. South Africa had previously won the series opener at Cardiff...
JU students finally get their union back after 33 years
Vice-Chancellor Prof Kamrul Ahsan congratulated the winners of the 2025 Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union and hall union elections. Mohammad Mohiuddin from the Public Relations Office issued the congratulatory statement on Sunday evening. The university conducted its first student union elections after a 33-year gap. Prof Ahsan connected the democratic voting process to the 2024 mass uprising that sought political change. He expressed hopes that elected representatives would fulfill student expectations responsibly. The vice-chancellor emphasized that the restored student union would protect both the interests of students and the university. He called upon new leaders to improve educational and research conditions while...
Al-Arafah bank bosses make big moves at 438th meet
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC conducted its 438th board meeting on September 14, 2025. The session took place at the institution's main headquarters on Sunday. Board Chairman Khwaja Shahriar led the proceedings during this gathering. Bank officials examined comprehensive business performance metrics and approved multiple strategic policy measures. Several directors attended the session alongside senior management personnel. Directors Md. Shahin Ul Islam, Md. Abdul Wadud, Dr. Mohammed Abu Eusuf, and Mohammad Asraful Hassan FCA participated in the deliberations. Managing Director Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan joined the meeting in his current capacity. Acting Company Secretary Mohammad Moniruzzaman FCA also attended the corporate session. Senior...
Sonali Bank CEO Khan drops financial wisdom bombs at Youth Festival 2025
Sonali Bank PLC's Local office hosted a financial literacy discussion meeting with university students as part of Youth Festival-2025, aimed at building a stronger Bangladesh. MD & CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan served as chief guest during the event, distributing certificates and mementos to participating students. General Manager Md. Shafiqul Islam of the Local Office chaired the program. Deputy Managing Directors and General Managers from head office joined Local Office officials at the gathering. Student representatives from universities across Bangladesh took part in this educational initiative.
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