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Times Higher Education Ranking: NSU is among top 5 universities in Bangladesh

North South University (NSU) has been ranked among the top five universities in Bangladesh, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, said a press release of the university on Wednesday.

Durga Puja becomes a festival for all: Prof Yunus

Extending his greetings to the country’s all members of the Hindu community, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony.

JnU in turmoil over decision to install Khaleda Zia’s 'mural'

A section of the student body of Jagannath University is directly opposing a decision to install a mural of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia by the current university administration. Students have expressed opposition to any form of "cult worship" on campus, which they believe the mural repre

Nobel Prize in physics awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton have been awarded Nobel Prize in Physics “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”

Tiger population rises to 125 in Sundarbans with 9.65pc growth

Tiger population in the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans, the country's lone habitat to the big cats, has increased to 125, according to the latest tiger population survey for 2023-24.

Italian visa issues to be resolved peacefully, hopes Adviser Touhid

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday hoped that Italian visa seekers’ demand for the quick issuance of visas would be resolved peacefully but warned of negative consequences if too much pressure is imposed on Indian authorities.

DMP Commissioner seeks public help to locate officers who went into hiding

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mainul Hasan has urged the public to assist in locating several police officers who went into hiding after being involved in the suppression of student and public protests in July and August. Some officers have been missing since August 5 and have yet to

Govt extends Durga Puja holiday one more day: Mahfuj

The government is going to extend holiday for one more day on the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, to facilitate them for its smooth celebration, Chief Adviser' Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam said today.

HSC exam results to be published on Oct 15

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations of 2024 will be published on October 15.

Govt forms constitution reform commission

The government has formed a nine-member constitution reform commission headed by political scientist and writer Professor Ali Riaz.

Lalmonirhar Assistant Commissioner Urmi made OSD

Taposhee Tabassum Urmi, Assistant Commissioner of Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner's office, has been made officer on special duty (OSD).

US duo win Nobel for gene regulation breakthrough

US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA and its role in how genes are regulated.

Steps being taken to hear appeal in Abrar murder case soon: AG

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman today said the state is taking steps to hold hearing soon on jail appeals and death reference in the sensational BUET student Abrar Fahad murder case.

Dhaka will be made livable city involving youths: Adilur

Housing and Public Works Affairs Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today said Dhaka will be developed as a livable city involving youths and urban planners as he addressed a discussion on the World Habitat Day here.

Saudi Arabia agrees to sea route proposal for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

The Saudi government has approved a proposal to send Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims via the sea route, marking a significant shift in how pilgrims may travel to the kingdom.

Professionalism most important pillar of media freedom: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam said on Monday professionalism of journalists is the most important pillar of media freedom, stressing that media workers financial issues need to be addressed to ensure their dignity.

Classes resume at Chittagong University after three months

Chittagong University (CU) has started all academic activities from Sunday after being closed for three months.

Govt committed to identifying , solving children's issues for their healthy growth

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the interim government, formed through a mass uprising of students-labourers-people, is firmly committed to identifying and solving the issues like negligence to children, child labour, malnutrition and child marriage that hinder the proper development of c

Chinese delegation calls on DU VC

A three-member delegation led by Linjuan Miao, Bangladesh Country Director of Huawei Technologies Limited of China, called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan today at the latter’s office.