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Six more die with measles symptoms

Another six people died with measles symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours. With this, 105 people have died of confirmed measles and 1,190 with measles symptoms this year. In total, the death toll from measles and its symptoms stands at 1,295. The information was disclosed in the regular health bulletin of the Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday (November 11).

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Education

80% of seats in Dhaka schools reserved for local students

In private secondary schools in the Dhaka metropolitan area, 80 percent of seats for admission in the 2027 academic year have been reserved for students from the respective school's catchment area. Students from other areas may apply for the remaining 20 percent of seats. At the same time, schools must collect information on potential students in their catchment areas before starting the admission process.

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Education

Lottery for school admission only in Class One; exams for the rest

In private secondary schools, students will be admitted to Class One through lottery for the 2027 academic year. However, admission to vacant seats from Class Two to Class Nine must be through a written examination. Besides, for admission to private schools in Dhaka metropolitan city, 80 percent of seats must be reserved for students from the catchment area of the respective school; students from other areas may apply for the remaining 20 percent of seats.

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Economy

Invest Bangladesh receives special recognition as outstanding investment development agency

Invest Bangladesh has received special recognition as the ‘Outstanding LDC Investment Promotion Agency’ at the WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards held in Geneva, Switzerland. On Tuesday (10 November) at 6:00 pm Geneva local time (11:00 pm Bangladesh time), Ambassador Riaz Hamidullah of Bangladesh’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva received the honour on behalf of Invest Bangladesh.

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Politics

Amir Hamza should be sentenced to death under Sharia law: Rashed Khan

Rashed Khan, the Prime Minister's political assistant, has claimed that the viral audio-video involving women centered on Jamaat-e-Islami MP Amir Hamza is true. He also commented that if Jamaat truly believes in Sharia law, then under that law Amir Hamza should be stoned to death. He said these things in a video published on Facebook on Tuesday (10 November).

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Education

The university is making three deputy registrars directly ‘assistant professors’, with scant regard for UGC and High Court

Controversy has arisen over Patuakhali Science and Technology University’s (PSTU) move to appoint three deputy registrars to assistant professor posts. It has been alleged that despite lacking university-level teaching experience, they are being considered qualified for appointment. Meanwhile, the High Court has stayed for three months the recruitment notice published ignoring UGC’s uniform guidelines.

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World

Netanyahu-like face, Iranian shopkeeper faces boycott

A shopkeeper who looks like Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked discussion on social media. Many have expressed surprise at the resemblance between the man, who sells nuts, dried fruit, and sweets in a shop in Iran's capital, Tehran, and Netanyahu; some are looking for the shop's address, while others are calling for a boycott of the shop.

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Technology

Bangladesh seeks $250 million from ADB to build 'Bangla AI'

Bangladesh wants to create its own artificial intelligence (AI) model for the Bangla language. For this, it has sought financing for a $250 million program from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). South Korea may also finance it.

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Politics

Case filed over attack on Chhatra Shakti DU President Hasib

A case has been filed over the attack on Hasib Al Islam, one of the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and president of the Dhaka University branch of National Chhatra Shakti, in Srimangal, Moulvibazar. However, although about 24 hours have passed since the incident, police have not been able to arrest any accused.

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National

Prime Minister at climate conference venue

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has arrived at the venue of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to participate. The conference is being held in Antalya, Turkey. He arrived at the conference venue at 10:10 am local time on Wednesday (November 11).

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Entertainment

‘Here only the worthless are triumphant’—Shabnam Faria’s outrage

Popular small-screen actress Shabnam Faria has praised the acting, personality and fashion consciousness of several actresses in the country. At the same time, she expressed regret that many actresses who act well are not discussed. She said these things in a Facebook post on Tuesday (November 10).

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Entertainment

'If one is an atheist, why marry?' Porsha gives a sharp reply to critics

The identity of singer Porsha Mahjabin Purni's husband has come to light. The rumor turned out to be true—self-proclaimed atheist and blogger Asad Noor is Porsha's husband. On the night of November 10, Asad Noor himself admitted the marriage on Facebook Live.

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National

Sustainable and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas is the permanent solution: Home Minister

UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Kelly E. Carey paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. The meeting was held on Wednesday (November 11) in the Minister's office room at the Ministry of Home Affairs at Bangladesh Secretariat.

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World

How Dr. Zakir Naik’s father shaped him

Millions of people around the world know Zakir Naik, but very few know about his father, Dr. Abdul Karim Naik, who played an important role in shaping him. A physician, psychiatrist, educator and social worker, this father stood by his son’s dreams and life goals in a way that remains one of the most notable chapters of his life.

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Law Justice

Teacher sentenced to death for raping 12-year-old madrasa student in Netrokona

In a case of rape and pregnancy of a 12-year-old madrasa student in Madan upazila of Netrokona, the court sentenced teacher Aman Ullah Mahmudi alias Sagar to death. At the same time, he was fined Tk 1 lakh. On Wednesday (11 November) at around 1 pm, Md. Abdus Salam, Judge of the Netrokona District and Sessions Judge Court and the Child Violence Suppression Tribunal, delivered the verdict.

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Entertainment

Actor Dipjol's brother dies

Anwar Hossain Afzal, the elder brother of Dhaka film actor, director and producer Monowar Hossain Dipjol, has died. Just a few days ago, Dipjol had posted on Facebook wishing his brother good health and asked everyone for prayers; today, he expressed grief on social media while announcing the news of his brother's death.

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Economy

Government will assist in restarting closed tanneries in Savar: Commerce Minister

Commerce, Industry and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the government will provide necessary assistance to make operational the tanneries that have not yet started production after relocation to Savar Leather Industrial City. At the same time, to increase the international competitiveness of the leather industry, ensuring environmental standards, modernizing waste management and obtaining international certification are being given the highest priority. He also said no tannery that fails to comply with environmental regulations will be allowed to operate.

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Entertainment

Leaving everything behind, that ‘Halal Hero’ urged Ananta Jalil to return to the path of religion

Popular film actor and businessman Ananta Jalil is currently facing a financial crisis and debt pressure, and discussions are also ongoing on social media about this. In this situation, actor Russell Mia, known as the ‘Halal Hero’, has called on him to leave everything behind and return to the path of Almighty Allah, fully to the path of religion.

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Expatriates

Europe sends back 44 more Bangladeshis

Another 44 Bangladeshis who travelled to Europe irregularly without documents have been sent back home. Among the returnees, 40 are from Greece and four from Cyprus. They arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday morning on a special chartered flight.

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National

Immediate dismissal if municipal waste management and citizen services are disrupted: LGRD State Minister

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Mir Shah Alam has issued a stern warning that the concerned official will be immediately dismissed if municipal waste management and citizen services are disrupted. He said departmental and administrative action will be taken against those responsible in municipalities that fail to ensure modern waste management and environment-friendly initiatives.

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Six more die with measles symptoms

80% of seats in Dhaka schools reserved for local students

Lottery for school admission only in Class One; exams for the rest

Invest Bangladesh receives special recognition as outstanding investment development agency

Amir Hamza should be sentenced to death under Sharia law: Rashed Khan

The university is making three deputy registrars directly ‘assistant professors’, with scant regard for UGC and High Court

Netanyahu-like face, Iranian shopkeeper faces boycott

Bangladesh seeks $250 million from ADB to build 'Bangla AI'

Case filed over attack on Chhatra Shakti DU President Hasib

Prime Minister at climate conference venue

‘Here only the worthless are triumphant’—Shabnam Faria’s outrage

'If one is an atheist, why marry?' Porsha gives a sharp reply to critics

Sustainable and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas is the permanent solution: Home Minister

How Dr. Zakir Naik’s father shaped him

Teacher sentenced to death for raping 12-year-old madrasa student in Netrokona

Actor Dipjol's brother dies

Government will assist in restarting closed tanneries in Savar: Commerce Minister

Leaving everything behind, that ‘Halal Hero’ urged Ananta Jalil to return to the path of religion

Europe sends back 44 more Bangladeshis

Immediate dismissal if municipal waste management and citizen services are disrupted: LGRD State Minister

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