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Met office forecasts rain in parts of country

Rain or thundershowers is likely to occur in different parts of the country as day temperature may fall further amid severe heat wave in the districts of Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga and Bagerhat, a met release said today.

Dhaka's train link with north-western parts of country snapped after train accident in Gazipur

At least four people were injured as a commuter train crashed into a stationary oil carrying freight train at Outer Signal of Joydebpur Railway junction in Gazipur on Friday morning, said railway officials.

9 Bangladeshi universities in Times Higher Education 2024 Asia list

Nine Bangladeshi universities have made it to the Times Higher Education 2024 Asia list.

PM wants people to elect representatives freely in Upazila election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she wants free, fair and neutral upazila election so people can elect their representatives of their choices.

This year’s SSC, equivalent exams’ results to be published on May 12

The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2024 will be published on May 12.

Freshers’ reception held at BUP

The Freshers’ reception 2023-2024 for the newly enrolled students of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) was held at BUP Campus on Thursday (May 2 May).

NSU ranked 1 in THE Asia University Rankings

In the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024, North South University (NSU) has emerged as the leading private university in Bangladesh, securing its position within the 351-400 band.

Thailand visit a significant step forward in efforts to protect Bangladesh’s economic interests : PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared her recent six-day trip to Thailand as a landmark success, aimed at safeguarding Bangladesh's economic interests and elevating its regional presence. The visit, which took place from April 24 to April 29, was prompted by an invitation from Thai Prime Minister Sr

Rain brings relief in Port City

Intermittent rains since Thursday (May 02, 2024) morning brought respite to Chattogram city dwellers from the scorching heat that has been prevailing across the country for the last several days.

Heat wave may continue in parts of country

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping in parts of the country and it may continue, said a met office forecast for the next 72 hours beginning from 9am today.

Comilla University declared closed for indefinite period

The authorities of Comilla University have announced the closure of the institution for an indefinite period amid an ongoing demonstration by teachers.

Child labour rising despite govt initiative

Twelve-year-old Foysal came to Dhaka from Noakhali’s Chatkhil upazila this year and took a job at a metal workshop in the Kanthal Bagan area, looking to support his father to run their seven-member family.

Brown University reaches deal with student protesters

Brown University on Tuesday reached an agreement with students protesting the war in Gaza that would see them remove their encampment from school grounds in exchange for the institution considering divesting from Israel.

PM Hasina blasts US for police action against students protesting Israeli genocide in Palestine

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday came down heavily on America for its action against university students and teachers for protesting Israeli genocide in Palestine.

School closure orders create confusion

The High Court on Monday ordered the closure of all primary and secondary level schools, colleges, and madrassahs across Bangladesh until May 2 due to the ongoing heatwave.

Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka's air quality was marked “unhealthy” on Tuesday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 159 at 9:05am, Dhaka ranked 5th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.

Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions

Protesters and police clashed Monday at the University of Texas in a confrontation that resulted in dozens of arrests, and Columbia University began suspending students as colleges around the U.S. begged pro-Palestinian demonstrators to clear out tent encampments as commencement ceremonies approach.

HC orders keeping all schools, colleges shut till Thursday

The High Court on Monday asked the authorities concerned to keep primary and secondary level educational institutions except those with air conditioner closed until Thursday due to extreme heat.

Secondary schools, colleges of several districts to remain closed tomorrow

Classes of secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions of several districts will remain closed due to the ongoing heat wave.