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18 UP members detained from 'secret’ meeting in Cox’s Bazar

Police detained 18 Union Parishad (UP) members from a gathering at a resort in Cox's Bazar's Hotel-Motel Zone early today on charge of holding "secret meeting".

Certificate distribution of 'Digital Skills for Students' training held at KUET

The certificate distribution ceremony of the first 10 batches of the 'Digital Skills for Students' training program under the Enhancing Digital Government and Economy Project, initiated by the Central Computer Center of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)

Mismanagement and overcrowding plague Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), one of Bangladesh’s largest public healthcare facilities, is facing a severe crisis as mismanagement and overcrowding jeopardise patient care.

Rangpur medical gets new director

Brigadier General Ashiqur Rahman has been appointed as the new director of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH).

“He was always vocal against discrimination, ” Martyr Anjum’s recalls

Saquib Anjum, 27, a potential youth, went out of his house in Talaimary area here in the morning of August 5 with a hope of returning to his family with a new message of ending 16 year-long fascist regime.

BNP rally begins at Nayapaltan

The BNP's headquarters at Nayapaltan was filled to the brim with leaders and activists who gathered to attend its grand rally observing November 7. They started gathering at the venue from 12:30pm today.

JCD presents 21 proposals for Jagannath University reform

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) unit of Jagannath University (JnU) announced a set of 21 proposals aimed at reforming the university, including demands for full autonomy for the institution, amending the university law to create two pro-vice-chancellor positions, and expediting work on the second

Two siblings die, father injured in Cumilla road accident

Two siblings were killed and three others, including their father, were injured in a road accident on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway in Debidwar upazila of Cumilla last night.

Trump gears up for round two with media

Donald Trump's election has raised fears hewill double down on his notorious animosity toward the media, which he has repeatedly attacked with vitriol and lawsuits.

Peyar Ahmed appointed as CSTU VC

Dr Peyar Ahmed, a professor from the mathematics department of Jagannath University, has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of Chandpur Science and Technology University (CSTU).

Inflation hits three-month high in October

Bangladesh's inflation rose 10.87 percent in October thanks to the soaring prices of foods, especially the staple rice and vegetables, according to data released from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today.

Eight more matches of school handball tournament held

Eight more matches of (boys group) Tasmery Under-14 School Handball tournament have been decided on the third day (Thursday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the capital.

HC judgement on rule over 2 provisions of quick rentals Nov 14

The High Court (HC) today set November 14 for pronouncing judgment on a rule that questioned the legality of two provisions - one giving quick rental power plants immunity from legal bindings and another regarding purchase or investment decisions.

JBCCI elects new Board for 2024-2026

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has elected a 16-member Board of Directors for the term 2024-2026 with Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun) as its President.

Amu put on six day remand

A court here today placed Awami League Advisory Council Member Amir Hossain Amu on a six-day remand in trader Abdul Wadud murder case.

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for the two countries to find the right way to get along in the new era

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States.

Dr Yunus stresses youth confidence at Bose-Einstein Statistics

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday laid emphasis on creating confidence to achieve a greater goal as he joined the centennial celebration of the Bose-Einstein Statistics in the city.

Those giving Chhatra League publicity will face action

Information Adviser Nahid Islam yesterday said action will be taken against those who facilitate media publicity of banned organisations, genocide suspects, and fascists.

TIB expresses concern over press freedom

Expressing serious concerns over press freedom in the country, Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday said persistent attacks, ill-motivated lawsuits and widespread harassment are not conducive to an anti-discriminatory "new Bangladesh".[inside-ad] In a press statement, the graft watchdog