Jahangirnagar University landed a new leader who promises big changes for hiring practices. Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan stepped up as Vice-Chancellor with bold plans to clean house. He wants teachers and staff picked based on talent alone. The university chief made his stance clear during a weekend fruit celebration. Campus journalists organized the fun event that brought together faculty members.
Corruption and shady deals will disappear under his watch. Ahsan told the crowd that merit comes first when choosing new employees. Fair play will guide every decision about who joins the university team. The academic leader believes honest hiring helps build a stronger school. Students and staff deserve leaders who earn their positions...
Bangladesh women footballers crushed Turkmenistan with a massive 7-0 victory at Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium on Saturday. The team had already secured their spot for the AFC Women's Asian Cup final round before this match. All seven goals happened during an amazing first half performance. The Red and Greens showed they belong among Asia's top football nations. This result proved Bangladesh women can compete at the highest level.
Sapna Rani scored first with a long-distance shot just four minutes into the game. Shamsunnahar added two goals at six and thirteen minutes. Monika Chakma found the net at sixteen minutes. Ritu Porna Chakma scored twice during the first half at eighteen and forty minutes. Tohura Khatun completed the scoring spree...
BNP heavyweight Salahuddin Ahmed tore into Jamaat leaders over their push for a new voting system. The senior politician blasted opponents who want Proportional Representation elections across Bangladesh. Ahmed claimed these parties fear losing their security deposits during regular contests. He accused rival groups of making false demands because they cannot win seats the traditional way. The BNP boss delivered his attack during a packed meeting in South Keraniganj on Saturday.
Several opposition figures have warned they will skip the next national election until major reforms happen. Some political groups also demand trials for people responsible for the July mass protests before any voting takes place. Ahmed dismissed these threats...
Government press chief Shafiqul Alam wants the United Nations to check what reporters did during the past fifteen years. He spoke at a media meeting Saturday about investigating news coverage under the former ruling party. Alam thinks outside experts should examine how journalists reported on controversial elections and missing people. The press secretary believes this probe will help rebuild trust between the public and news organizations. He plans to write a letter asking UN officials to send investigators to Bangladesh.
Alam demanded electronic media workers earn at least 30,000 taka per month as their base pay. He pointed out that three disputed elections happened during the previous government's time in power. Many citizens...
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus called for equality and justice during his Ashura message. He wants Muslim communities around the world to stay united and keep making progress together. The professor said brave Islamic fighters who stood against unfair rulers will always inspire people. Their sacrifice teaches everyone to fight back when powerful people treat others badly. Sunday marks the holy day across Bangladesh with religious ceremonies and prayer gatherings.
Ashura remembers when Imam Hussain died fighting evil forces many centuries ago. The Prophet Muhammad's grandson refused to bow down to corrupt leader Yazid. Hussain brought his family and 72 brave followers to the Karbala desert for their final battle. Enemy soldiers...
Weather experts warn boat captains about dangerous storms heading toward Bangladesh waters. Four major ports received emergency alerts to raise their warning flags high. Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra must keep their cautionary signals flying until conditions improve. The meteorology department issued urgent bulletins about the growing threats. Storm watchers say the situation could turn deadly fast.
Monsoon rains create nasty wind patterns across the northern bay area. The pressure changes make the air move in violent bursts that can flip boats. These gusty conditions threaten every vessel near the coast right away. Port workers scramble to secure equipment before the winds arrive. The weather system shows no signs of...
Student leaders visited a major hospital and found shocking problems with injured protesters. The committee from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement checked on people hurt during the July protests. They discovered that Pongu Hospital refuses to give proper care to the wounded fighters. Families shared heartbreaking stories about their loved ones being turned away. One mother told leaders that doctors would not let her son back after she took him home.
The woman works cleaning houses just to buy medicine and food for her injured child. Hospital staff offer no real treatment plans or promises about getting better care. Committee President Rifat Rashid found angry patients everywhere he looked. He heard rumors that hurt protesters...
Bangladesh cricket team crumbled under pressure Saturday at the R Premadasa Stadium. The visitors managed just 248 runs before getting knocked out with five overs left to play. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the coin toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka. His decision backfired as batsmen kept falling at crucial moments during the match. The team looked strong early but fell apart when wickets started tumbling.
Parvez Hossain Emon smashed the most runs with 67 before a tricky spin ball ended his innings. The opener struck six boundaries and three massive sixes during his entertaining knock. Towhid Hridoy also reached fifty runs but got run out after confusion with his batting partner. Both players tried hard to build a solid...
Government food chief Ali Imam Majumder fired shots at rice dealers Saturday. The top official promised to smash criminal groups that control grain prices across the country. Majumder spoke tough during a heated meeting about food supplies. He warned crooked traders their days of easy money were ending. The adviser made his comments at Jashore Circuit House during talks about grain storage.
Rice costs jump higher when criminals limit how much grain reaches stores. Majumder explained that shady dealers work together to create fake shortages. The government plans to flood markets with cheap rice to crush these schemes. Official warehouses hold massive amounts of grain ready for release. Food bosses want to keep rice affordable for...
