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Bangladesh ranks 13 among countries sending students to US

Bangladesh now ranks 13th among the top countries sending students to US institutions, with the number of Bangladeshi students growing more than three and a half times over the last decade, said an US official here today. According to the latest figures, Bangladeshi students in the United States

Govt. announces school admission policy for 2025

All non-government schools will select students for admission in the 2025 academic year through digital lottery.

Martyr Parvez’s father lost job while constantly searching body of his son

Md Parvez Bepari, a carpenter by profession at a furniture shop in the city’s North Badda, was shot dead by police during the anti-discrimination student movement at North Badda in Dhaka city on July 19.

Chief Adviser seeks more Saudi investment in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh and sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations.

Climate change posing serious threats to livelihoods: Farida Akhter

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today said climate change is already impacting the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, posing serious threat to livelihoods.

“Mugdho will never ask anyone, anybody needs water brother ?”

The saying 'Charity Begins at Home' is applicable to Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, 25, a resident of Uttara Azampur. He wanted to be a true man and a patriot.

Sarjis, Hasnat seek HC order to ban AL over mass killings

Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, the leaders of anti-discrimination student movement, today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its order to ban Awami League on charge of mass killings during the months of July and August.

CA encourages all to submit income tax return online

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inspired the countrymen to submit e-return and pay income tax online.

Dark days of Dhaka University’s Gonoroom

On the night of 17th July 2024, Dhaka University (DU) witnessed a major upheaval as residential students across its various halls collectively pushed leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) out of the campus.

5 BCL men arrested over attack on student movement

Police on Saturday night arrested five leaders and activists of the recently banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, a student wing of Awami League, from the city's Shahjahanpur area over attack on the student-people movement, injuring one Ahadul Islam.

Study Abroad Expo shows how students can unlock global opportunities

Many students in Bangladesh dream of going abroad for higher studies as it offers both academic and personal development.

Strict monitoring on polythene shopping bags begins Nov 1: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today the government will begin strict monitoring against the use of polythene shopping bags from November 1 next.

Students begin selling essential commodities in Khulna

Members of anti-discrimination student movements in Khulna today started selling essential goods at fair prices in the city aimed at breaking syndicate and restoring comfort among the common people.

Debating is main tool for practicing mindfulness: DU VC

Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today said debating is the main tool for practicing mindfulness.

22 held in Gaibandha for proxy participation in DC office recruitment exam

Twenty-two individuals were caught posing as proxy candidates during the oral examination for office assistant positions at the Gaibandha Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Saturday. They were later handed over to police.

Farida urges to increase buffalo Production in country

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today called for increasing the production of buffalo as it can play an important role in the rural economy.

Energy Adviser visits power workers at burn unit

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today visited the burn unit of DMCH to see the two electrical workers of DPDC who were injured on-duty Monday.

Army Chief meets Chief Adviser

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today.

Army Chief returns home after visiting USA, Canada

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home today after an 11-day official visit to the USA and Canada, an Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) press release said here this evening.