The Dhaka University authorities today decided to separate the seven government colleges from their affiliation with the university.
After this decision, no new students will be admitted to Dhaka University under the affiliation for the 2024-25 academic session.
The decision was taken during an urgent meeting between DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan and the principals of the seven affiliated colleges at the VIC office, according to a DU press release.
The previous decision regarding the admission process for students of the seven affiliated colleges was revised, advancing the timeline forward by one year, it said, adding that as a result, no students will be admitted to Dhaka University under the affiliated colleges from the 2024–25 academic session onwards.
Bangladeshi peacekeepers deployed in Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict there, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.
“All Bangladeshi peacekeepers in DR Congo are safe and communication with them remains uninterrupted amid the ongoing conflict,” said an ISPR press release.
Bangladesh has been actively participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions for decades, with a significant presence in DR Congo, contributing to global peace and security efforts.
A total of 7,964 Bangladeshi workers, among the 18,000, who could not travel to Malaysia as of May 31 last year, have been selected for entry into the Southeast Asian nation in the first phase, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed today.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam shared the information during the ministry weekly media briefing this afternoon.
He said that on December 5, 2024, Bangladesh High Commissioner in Malaysia held a meeting with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Kuala Lumpur.
The Chattogram Customs House authorities have launched an online auction of 44 vehicles, including 24 luxurious cars imported by former members of parliament (MPs) of the ousted Awami League (AL) government under duty-free privileges.
The auction process began today and will remain open for bidders till 2:00 pm on February 16 and the money from the sale of these high-CC cars will be deposited in the government treasury.
Bijon Kumar Talukder, Revenue Officer of Chattogram Customs, said the interested parties can view the auction catalogue on the e-auction website from today.