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Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The border city is a critical entry point for humanitarian aid and is filled with displaced Palestinians,

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.

Bangladesh sees prolonged heat wave

Bangladesh sees prolonged heat wave as the met office today forecast that severe heat wave now sweeps over parts of the three divisions including Dhaka and very severe heat wave scorches several north, southeast and southwestern parts of the country.

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.

SSC results to be published by 10 or 11 May

The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams are expected to be published in the second week of May.

37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN

There are some 37 million tonnes of debris to clear away in Gaza once the Israeli offensive is over, a senior official with the UN Mine Action Service said Friday.

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in December

Project deadline extended by 2 years, but authorities hope to complete grid line work before scheduled commissioning

Columbia University students vow to continue anti-war protest amid standoff with administrators

Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country said Friday that they reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until their demands are met.

New Appellate Division Judges take oath

The newly appointed judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) took oath this morning.

Heatwave alert extended in Bangladesh for 72 hours

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 hours starting Thursday (April 25, 2024) morning.

Settle disputes through dialogue, say 'no' to wars: PM Hasina at UNESCAP meet

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called for speaking out against all forms of aggression and atrocities, and say ‘no’ to wars.

Children are at high risk amid persisting heatwave in Bangladesh: UNICEF

With an oppressive heatwave persisting throughout country, UNICEF remains deeply concerned about the health and safety of the children across the country due to sweltering temperatures.

HC wants to know number of Rohingya voters in Cox’s Bazar

The High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the number of Rohingya voters in Cox’s Bazar district and asked the authorities to submit a report after investigation on it by June 6.

Traders propose raising edible oil prices by Tk 10 per litre as VAT exemption period ends

Traders have proposed increasing the prices of edible oil by Tk 10 per litre as the tax exemption deadline on it expired on April 15.

‘Let’s work together for information society’

Chargé d’ affaires of Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Bangladesh Sonja Kuip emphasized on building an information just society through proper information flow. She also stressed on this in a roundtable titled ‘Social and Digital Media Menace in Bangladesh: Steps to Overcome’ organized

Khaleda under close observation

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, was taken back to the coronary care unit of the Evercare Hospital in Dhaka as her health condition deteriorated early Sunday.

Public notification for recruiting 97,000 teachers

The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has released its Fifth Public Notification for the recruitment of teachers, targeting 96,736 vacant positions in MPO-registered non-government schools and colleges in Bangladesh. This announcement was made available on t

Per student expense Tk 14,000 in pry schools, Tk 27,000 in secondary - dainik shiksha

More expense in coaching, tuition, guidebooks Per student expense Tk 14,000 in pry schools, Tk 27,000 in secondary

The expenditure per student in primary schools in the country is about Tk 14,000 per year. And it is over Tk 27,000 in secondary schools. This information was revealed in a report titled 'School Education in Bangladesh: Post-pandemic Recovery Challenges’ published on Saturday.