Police headquarters have issued a strong warning against the spread of rumors regarding missing children, urging the public not to be confused or panicked. In a press release today (JUly 07, 2024), police have emphasized that the claim circulating on Facebook, which states “35 children have been reported missing in 48 hours,” is false. A viral rumor? No evidence of 35 children missing in 48 hours, police say The claim, which has been widely shared since Saturday morning, has caused considerable panic among parents. The police have made it clear that such rumors are baseless and that legal action will be taken against those responsible for spreading them. The police urge the public to verify information through official channels and to report any concerns directly to law enforcement authorities.

Dhaka University authorities announced that it will hold classes virtually due to the prevailing heat wave condition. DU public relations office issued a press release in this regard on Sunday (April 21, 2024). Schools, colleges to remain closed till Apr 27 due to heat wave "To avoid health risks due to the intense heat wave prevailing across the country, all classes of Dhaka University will be held online until further order and exams will continue as usual," the notice reads. Heatwave: National University-affiliated colleges to remain shut until further notice To lower the health risks, the university authorities also suggested students to wear white or light colour cotton clothes,  to stay under shadows, use cap or umbrellas, carry water and saline while going out and not to drink tea or coffee. 

In a decisive move aimed at minimizing the anxiety levels among students, Bangladesh's Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel announced his decision to refrain from visiting Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination centers this year. The announcement, made through a press release by the Education Ministry on Monday (February 05, 2024), underscores the minister’s concern over the psychological impact such official visits have on students, including heightened stress and public inconvenience. Nowfel urges to refrain from unhealthy politics over opposing curriculum Minister Nowfel pointed out the inadvertent “harassment situation and mental agony” that his presence might cause, exacerbating the challenges students already face during this critical examination period. He also expressed his commitment to prioritizing the wellbeing of examinees over traditional inspection practices. Nowfel wants new unis to refrain from running undergraduate courses at start of journey The disruption caused by such visits, including delayed entry of students into examination centers, was also a key concern cited by the minister. He took the opportunity to remind the public and officials of the legal framework governing access to examination halls, emphasizing that “only the designated center inspector is allowed entry into the exam hall,” as per existing regulations. Nowfel to prioritise innovation, performance over ceremonial aspects

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (July 27, 2023) condemned the arrests of leaders and activists of BNP ahead of their grand rally tomorrow and demanded their immediate release. According to a press release issued today, police arrested Mir Ashraf Ali, former commissioner of Ward 26 of Dhaka City Corporation and his son, Barrister Muntaha Ali, from their house on Wednesday night. Countdown begins for govt's downfall, says BNP Leader Rizvi "Ashraf Ali was seriously injured during the arrest, and his legs were broken," the press release says. He is now undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in police custody, the release adds. Law enforcers are being used to secure ruling party’s interests: Rizvi Besides, at least 200 leaders and activists of BNP, including Shafiqul Haque Milan, a lawyer and the Relief and Rehabilitation Affairs Secretary of BNP central committee; Abdul Quddus Akon, Assistant Organizing Secretary of BNP; and Anwar Hossain Ujjal, former General Secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP, who came to Dhaka to attend tomorrow's rally, were arrested from different parts of the capital on Wednesday night, the press release says. Police also raided the Midway Hotel and Victoria Hotel next to BNP's central office in Naya Paltan and arrested more than 300 leaders and activists who boarded there to attend the rally, the press release from the party says. AL's instigation behind attacks on BNP rallies: Rizvi

Md Jashim Uddin, a fertilizer and pesticide seller from Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar, has won 101 Walton products after he purchased a Walton brand refrigerator in instalments.Walton is providing the facilities to its customers under the ongoing “Digital Campaign Season-17.”Various benefits are given to customers under this campaign. Customers can get 101 free products or cash vouchers of up to Tk 1 lakh or sure gifts, according to a press release. Walton Plaza CEO Mohammad Rayhan, Walton Hi-Tech Industries deputy managing directors Amdadul Haque Sarker and Humayun Kabir and Senior Executive Director Amin Khan, on Monday, handed over the free products to Jashim at a programme at Walton Plaza in Moricha Bazar of Ukhiya. Jashim said he purchased a 220-litre refrigerator from Moricha Bazar Walton Plaza for his family on March 1 and received an SMS in his mobile phone from Walton with the notification of getting 101 free products upon registration of the fridge The free products included a Walton fridge, AC, smart TV, washing machine, air cooler, microwave and electric oven, among other products, said the release. "The lucky customer Jashim got 101 products on the inaugural day of Digital Campaign Season-17 which we have handed over within a very short time," said Walton Plaza CEO Mohammad Rayhan.