The teachers’ representatives from 37 public universities will hold a meeting today to plan their next course of action regarding their demands over the Eighth National Pay Scale. The Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association (FBUTA) will hold the meeting at the Club Building…

A senior BNP leader yesterday demanded that the government must immediately remove two ministers from the Cabinet as they have been convicted of contempt of court. “Quamrul Islam and AKM Mozammel Haq must be removed immediately from their respective ministries for contempt of court conviction,”…

A Syrian expert for the UN’s cultural body said yesterday she was “very doubtful” the destruction caused to Palmyra’s ancient monuments during its occupation by the Islamic State group can be repaired, reports AFP from Paris. “Everyone is excited because Palmyra has been…

Hashim Amla's composed fifty after an inspired bowling show helped South Africa beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to notch up a consolation win in World Twenty20 in New Delhi yesterday, reports AFP. Chasing a modest 121 for victory in an inconsequential final league match, the Proteas rode on Amla's…