Chittagong University officials have restructured the Central Students' Union constitution through significant administrative changes. Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, who serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor for administration and heads the constitution drafting committee, revealed the modifications this afternoon. The university eliminated four joint secretary positions while establishing four specialized secretarial roles to address the contemporary needs of students. Administrative leaders created positions for Social Service and Environment Affairs, Law and Human Rights Affairs, Library and Cafeteria Affairs, Liberation War and Democratic Movement Affairs, and Career Development and International Affairs. The total number of union posts remains...
Bangladesh Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid visited the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Centre during his Thursday trip to Islamabad. The adviser requested the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's assistance for enhancing Halal certification operations within Bangladesh's borders. Turkish and Saudi Arabian authorities currently provide support to the Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh for these certification processes. Dr Khalid asked for expanded technical assistance to improve the skills of Bangladeshi personnel working in this sector. He also endorsed creating a Halal Institute in Uganda under OIC supervision.
The adviser expressed gratitude for the 100 educational scholarships granted to...
Baatighar operates as a student volunteer organization serving marginalized communities near the Barishal University campus. Political Science students established this educational initiative under founder Asha Moni's leadership alongside co-organizers Ummay Seratunnesa, Hisratun Haque Neha, and Mithila Farzana Keya. The group targets the Manta community's educational needs through direct outreach programs. Forty children from Amin Colony in Kornokathi village receive literacy instruction through this volunteer effort. Many participants had never experienced formal schooling before joining these classes.
Creative teaching methods replace traditional textbook approaches within Baatighar's curriculum framework. Students engage with...
Bangladesh moves forward with its scheduled graduation from Least Developed Country status despite economic challenges. Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant, declared the nation maintains its trajectory toward LDC graduation without backtracking. The interim government inherited an economy damaged by previous administration policies that resulted in $234 billion being transferred abroad. Foreign exchange reserves have recovered through increased remittances and strategic government interventions. Private sector organizations may pursue deferral requests through international partnerships.
Industry representatives expressed mixed reactions regarding graduation readiness during an Economic Reporters' Forum seminar...
Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Unit welcomed delegations from French and British missions during separate Thursday conferences at ATU headquarters. Chief Rezaul Karim hosted discussions with Lieutenant Colonel Christel Fontaine, France's Deputy Homeland Security Attaché, and Sakina Alam from Britain's Counter Terrorism Department. French representatives received comprehensive briefings about ATU operational methods and praised the unit's strategic approach to combating extremist threats. British officials became aware of Bangladesh's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism while exploring opportunities for enhanced bilateral cooperation. Both diplomatic teams are committed to expanding intelligence-sharing agreements and collaborative...
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pledged to distribute government appointments across all constituencies during his Ashanti Region campaign tour. The presidential candidate proposed allocating one-third of approximately 7,000 available positions to local party members. Each constituency would receive at least 10 appointments under this decentralization plan. Larger constituencies would gain additional opportunities beyond the minimum allocation. This policy aims to prevent grassroots exclusion from governance processes.
The Mike Oquaye investigative committee identified neglect of party supporters as a primary cause of the 2024 electoral loss. Bawumia emphasized that loyal members who sacrificed for the party deserve...
The New Patriotic Party announced plans for a September 23, 2025, demonstration against alleged police harassment of party members. National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha revealed the protest details through a Facebook announcement on Friday, September 12. The march will begin at Obra Spot and proceed to the police headquarters starting at 6 a.m. The demonstration follows an Accra Circuit Court decision ordering two weeks of continued custody for Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC. Police arrested Baffoe on September 8 for offensive conduct that could breach public peace.
Several prominent party figures face ongoing police investigations and arrests. Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as...
Kwadaso Member of Parliament Professor Kingsley Nyarko rejected accusations against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia regarding the New Patriotic Party's electoral loss. The academic politician addressed party supporters during regional constituency meetings in the Ashanti region. Nyarko characterized blame toward Bawumia as illogical and unfounded. He emphasized that parliamentary representation fell from 138 seats to 87 seats during the 2024 election cycle. The professor argued that individual candidates bear responsibility for this decline rather than the presidential candidate.
Nyarko challenged critics by questioning their motivations and timing. He suggested that detractors would have sought government appointments if...
The Electoral Commission reopened candidate nominations for the Tamale Central Constituency parliamentary by-election after two aspirants withdrew their applications. Three candidates had submitted their paperwork when nominations closed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, but withdrawals left a single contender. Constitutional Article 50(2) mandates an additional ten-day nomination window when multiple candidates register but only one remains before polling day. Candidates who file during this extended period cannot withdraw their applications. The Commission established September 12 through 21, 2025, as the revised nomination timeline.
The Tamale Metropolitan Office accepts nomination documents between 9 a.m. and noon, then from 2 p.m...
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