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Leave of all govt officials cancelled due to cyclone Remal

Leave of officials of all ministries, divisions and subordinate offices have been cancelled to tackle the possible aftermath of cyclone Remal.

Students to be groomed with science, innovative knowledge

Students should be groomed with science, technology and innovative ideas and knowledge so that they can lead the future Bangladesh competently.

Medical colleges seek solution to ongoing student crisis in the admission process

State Minister for Health Affairs Dr. Rokeya Sultana has said the government will not compromise with quality thriving in the medical education sector and would take timely measures to address the challenges of the ongoing student crisis in the admission process.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

MP Azim Murder: Azim made some ‘powerful enemies’

Several influential people might have played a part in the killing of Anwarul Azim Anar, who had started taking control of gold smuggling in Jhenaidah after becoming a lawmaker in 2014, say investigators.

PM inaugurates construction of new Bangabazar Wholesale Market

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated construction of the 10-storey Bangabazar Nagar Wholesale Market in the capital.

Nazrul’s 125th birth anniv today

The 125th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today in a befitting manner.

Israel strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ordered it to halt military operations in the southern city as efforts get underway in Paris to seek a ceasefire in the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack.

Putin signs decree to allow confiscation of US property

Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday on the seizure of US properties in response to the potential confiscation of Russian assets by the United States.

Mild to moderate heatwave sweeping over country

Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over the eight divisions and it may continue.

Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes, says ready for new truce talks

Israel launched devastating air strikes on Gaza Thursday, while also expressing readiness to resume stalled talks on a truce and hostage release deal with Hamas to pause the war raging since October 7.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

5 public varsity teachers to get PhD fellowship in Canada

A total of five teachers from public universities of Bangladesh will get the opportunity to do PhD every year under a fellowship at the famous McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Court orders confiscation of ex-IGP Benazir’s properties

A Dhaka court on Thursday ordered the confiscation of former police chief Benazir Ahmed’s properties in Gopalganj.

Professor Younus’ bail extended till July 4

The Labour Appellate Tribunal on Thursday extended bail of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and three directors of Grameen Telecom till July 4 in a case of labour law violation.

Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his governing Conservatives another chance.

First aid from US pier in Gaza has reached starving Palestinians, the UN says

The U.N. World Food Program said Wednesday that it has handed out in Gaza in recent days a “limited number” of high-energy biscuits that arrived from a U.S.-built pier, the first aid from the new humanitarian sea route to get into the hands of Palestinians in grave need.

Dhaka's air quality “worst in the world” this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 187 at 08:55am today.

Gas supply to remain suspended for 10hrs in parts of Dhaka tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours from 10:00am to 8:00pm in different areas in Dhaka city on Thursday for relocation and re-installation of gas pipelines under Dhaka Elevated Expressway Route Alignment project.