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Mohiuddin Alamgir

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The day before his assassination

15 August 2026
It was like any other day. On August 14, 1975, the president’s office carried out its routine functions. Officials exchanged pleasantries, ministers held meetings, decisions were taken and instructions were given.
15 August 2026
Bangladesh SSC results 2026 pass rate

SSC pass rate hits 19-year low

11 August 2026
This year’s SSC results painted a grim picture, with the pass rate across the nine general education boards hitting a 19-year low and GPA-5 achievers falling to their lowest level since 2020.
11 August 2026
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Teacher shortages strain government primary schools

8 August 2026
Government primary schools across Bangladesh are struggling to keep lessons on track as headteacher posts remain vacant in more than half of the institutions while thousands of assistant-teacher positions also remain unfilled, putting extra pressure on teachers and disrupting classes.
8 August 2026
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Presidential election: A process shackled by provisions

8 August 2026
When Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president on July 24, the spotlight immediately shifted to who would succeed him at Bangabhaban.
8 August 2026
how July Uprising removed Sheikh Hasina

Analysis / How Sheikh Hasina's iron grip unravelled

5 August 2026
From electoral controversies to student protests, the events that brought an end to Hasina's 15-year rule
5 August 2026
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Looking back at July: Road to one-point demand

4 August 2026
It began with a question that resonated with millions of young Bangladeshis competing for scarce government jobs: should merit take a back seat to quotas?
4 August 2026
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Poll campaigns cost nothing for most parties

1 August 2026
Twenty-seven of the 50 parties that contested February’s general election reported zero campaign expenditure, according to filings submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
1 August 2026
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BNP violates polls pledges with 12 government appointments

29 July 2026
The government has handed out contractual appointments to 12 BNP leaders and activists across key entities, including the Election Commission, despite its manifesto pledge to prevent the politicisation of institutions and strengthen their independence.
29 July 2026
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Criminology dept at DU: Dogged by irregularities

The Criminology Department of Dhaka University is apparently plagued by so many irregularities that students wrote to the vice-chancellor and even pleaded before the High Court for remedy
15 June 2023
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Only 5 out of 41 parties in city polls

Only five out of the total 41 political parties that are registered with the Election Commission are participating in the ongoing five city corporation elections.
12 June 2023
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A technological evolution of crimes

Technology has advanced at a rapid pace, bringing many benefits to society, but it also has led to changes in crime patterns. Law enforcers’ race against crimes has become even more challenging faced with these technology-facilitated crimes. On many occasions, these techno criminals catch the police off guard.
10 June 2023
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Over 18,000 non-govt primary schools close doors in 2 years

At least 18,465 non-government primary schools closed their doors for good in 2021 and 2022 due to what officials said were the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic.
4 June 2023
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Smart Bangladesh: Budget theme mirrors AL’s 2041 vision

About six months ahead of the next general election, the government yesterday proposed the last national budget of its five-year term mainly keeping the ruling Awami League’s vision of a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041 and the election in mind.
1 June 2023
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How Private Universities Propel Students towards Successful Careers

In today’s ever-evolving world, the pursuit of higher education has become a cornerstone for success and personal growth. While public universities have long been recognized as bastions of knowledge,
28 May 2023
journalists sued under Digital Security Act,

DSA goes against int’l rights treaty

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recommended over 11 months ago that the government scraps two sections and amends eight others of the Digital Security Act but the government said it will not scrap them and is reviewing the sections.
26 May 2023
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Polling Centres: Admin, police to be engaged in selection

The Election Commission has made major changes to the guidelines for selecting polling centres for the national elections, including a provision for involving the local administration and the police in the selection process.
25 May 2023
WASA reform suggestion by former chairman

Govt appoints chairman of Dhaka Wasa

The government appointed Sujit Kumar Bala as the new chairman of Dhaka Wasa on Sunday and he would be taking up the role of Gholam Mostofa whose tenure expired six months ago.
22 May 2023
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Edn Institutions: Anti-bullying guidelines issued

The government on Tuesday issued an anti-bullying policy for educational institutions, with provisions that allow the filing of criminal cases against individuals responsible.
4 May 2023
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Subscription to Int’l journals: Tax rules, high dollar rate raise concern

Researchers of 40 universities and research institutes in Bangladesh are likely to face severe difficulties in carrying out research, as their subscriptions to international e-journals may have to be cancelled.
29 April 2023
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Longing for home on Eid day

For Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the biggest festivities, when families and friends come together to celebrate the momentous occasion, amid joy and happiness..Eid excitement is in the air, but it is quite elusive for the foreign students living in Sir PJ Hartog International Hall of Dhak
21 April 2023
Rashed Khan Menon on parliament

'The way parliament is run these days is detrimental to holding the government accountable'

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Jatiya Sangsad, five-time lawmaker and president of the ruling alliance partner Workers’ Party, Rashed Khan Menon, talks about what an effective parliament should be like in an interview with Mohiuddin Alamgir of The Daily Star.
20 April 2023
Army given magistracy power

Public audit law in the offing

The government is set to enact the first-ever public audit law that will usher in more transparency and accountability in public expenditure and expand the scope of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh.
16 April 2023
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Poverty drops but inequality higher than ever

The poverty rate in Bangladesh has dropped significantly but income inequality is at an all-time high, according to the latest version of the Household Income and Expenditure survey -- in a puzzling development that raises questions about the nature of economic growth seen in recent times.
13 April 2023
Public Universities Ragging

Public Universities: Racked by ragging

In the absence of a policy to act as a deterrent, ragging goes on unchecked at some public universities, as the authorities concerned seem indifferent to the need for curbing the menace.
9 April 2023
New budget to set 10 priorities

Next budget to be 12pc bigger

The government is set to present a 12 percent bigger budget for fiscal 2023-24, the last of the Awami League government’s present tenure, as it looks to juggle austerity and growth ambitions.
6 April 2023
Public university admission test

Public univ admission: Single entry exam from next year

From the next academic year, all public universities have to enrol students through a single admission test and the government will set up a separate authority to hold that exam.
4 April 2023
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No EVM in next JS polls

The Election Commission has decided not to use Electronic Voting Machines in the next parliamentary election.
3 April 2023
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One little town showed how to fight back

An eerie silence settled over the streets of Kushtia in the early hours of March 30, 1971, as a curfew, imposed by the occupying Pakistan army, was in place.
27 March 2023

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