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JU students demand proper masterplan for development

Students at Jahangirnagar University (JU) staged a protest demanding the formulation of a proper masterplan for development based on the opinions of all stakeholders.

Four killed as train catches fire in Dhaka

Four people, including a woman and her minor son, were killed as a train caught fire in Bangladesh capital Dhaka early Tuesday, the fire service said.

More than 110 dead in northwest China earthquake

At least 111 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble.

PM opens metro rail's run from Agargaon to Motijheel

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the much-anticipated metro rail service from Agargaon to Motijheel, the city's commercial district.

Schools shut as toxic smog engulfs India's capital

Schools were shut across India's capital on Friday as a noxious grey smog engulfed the megacity and made life a misery for its 30 million inhabitants.

Sixth batch of uranium for RNPP arrives in Rooppur amid tight security

The sixth consignment of uranium for the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project has arrived in Pabna’s Rooppur under special security arrangement.

Israel says it has Gaza City surrounded

Israel's military said Thursday its forces have surrounded Gaza City in the Hamas-run and densely populated Palestinian territory as they pressed their assault against Hamas group. The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, warned Israel that its invading soldiers would go home "i

HSC results between Nov 26 and Nov 28

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations are scheduled to be published between November 26 and November 28.

School's out forever in ageing Japan

Fading photos of smiling children still adorn the staircase walls at the Ashigakubo primary school, one of thousands that have shut in ageing Japan over the past 20 years.

Gas shortage hits many areas in capital city

Many areas of the capital city Dhaka city have been hit by a gas shortage causing problems for the consumers. The situation may worsen in the coming winter as no necessary measure is in sight to address the problem.

Int'l conference on South Asia in Post-COVID Global Crisis begins at RU

A two-day international conference titled " South Asia in the Post-COVID Global Crisis : Politics, Economy, and Society" began at Rajshahi University (RU) today.

Global Gateway Forum's invitation proves world leaders stand by PM: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that the Global Gateway Forum's invitation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina just two months before the election proves that the world leaders stay with her.

Nagad dangles mega gifts for remittance recipients

Nagad, a popular mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh, offered an opportunity for its customers to win mega gifts on raking in remittances amounting to a minimum of Tk 5,000, excluding a government incentive of 2.5 percent.

US sends second aircraft carrier 'to deter hostile actions against Israel'

The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas's attack," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday. The USS Eisenhower and its affiliated warship

RUET holds urban & regional planning workshop

The Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) held a daylong training workshop related to urban and regional planning at its campus on Saturday.

Eid-e-Miladunnabi Thursday

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious solemnity.

Indictment hearing in Khaleda's coal mine graft case December 3

A court here today set December 3 for holding hearing on charge framing in the Barapukuria Coalmine graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and nine others.

AIUB and Adamas University, India sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding was officially inked between American International University-Bangladesh and Adamas University in Kolkata, India recently.

Students urged to be determined, confident like Meena

Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed today emphasised the development of human qualities in children and students to make them confident and competent for future leadership.