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‘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.

Bangladesh students take part in national campaign from University of London

The achievements of its students in Bangladesh are being celebrated in an international campaign from the University of London, a prestigious UK based University which specialises in online and distance learning.

David Slayton Meale nominated as US Ambassador Extraordinary to Bangladesh

The US government has nominated David Slayton Meale as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Bangladesh.

PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes and offered prayers at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj.

NSU organizes dialogue on higher studies

North South University (NSU) recently organized a youth dialogue event on ‘Higher Studies and Career Prospects in Economics and Development Studies’. The event was organized by NSU's Department of Economics along with their youth engagement partner, the Young Economists' Forum (YEF).

3 get life term in actor Sohel Chowdhury murder case

A court here today convicted and sentenced three people including notorious businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai alias Abdul Aziz to life imprisonment in a case lodged over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in 1998.

First Hajj flight leaves for Saudi Arabia with 410 pilgrims

The first hajj flight of Saudi Airlines left Dhaka for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with 410 hajj pilgrims at 4:20am today morning.

India wants to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project: foreign minister

India has expressed interest to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project, foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Thursday.

Pilot dies as Air Force training fighter jet crashes in Ctg

A pilot died and another was injured after a training fighter jet of Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram on Thursday morning.

Job opportunities for STEM graduates will increase by 8% by 2029, study says

The employment scope for students who pass Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) will increase by 8% by 2029, according to a study released on Wednesday.

Upazila Election: Voting proceeds smoothly across multiple districts amid heightened security

Voting for the first phase of the 6th Upazila Parishad Election is underway across 139 upazilas nationwide, with polls open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm without any interruptions.

Dhaka’s air quality improves, ‘moderate’ this morning

With an AQI score of 68 at 9:10 am this morning, Dhaka dwellers saw some improvement in air quality.

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips

AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

First phase of upazila polls tomorrow

The first phase of the sixth upazila parishad elections in 141 upazilas will be held tomorrow. Voting will begin from 8 am and to continue till 4 pm.

Rains likely to drench Dhaka, six other divisions in 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in seven divisions including Dhaka and Chattogram in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Tuesday.

Columbia axes graduation ceremony as US colleges counter Gaza protests

Columbia University, the epicenter of US student protests against the war in Gaza, on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony, as colleges seek to contain the demonstrations that have rocked campuses for weeks.

Upazila Election: 418 BGB platoons deployed ahead of 1st phase

A total of 418 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed to maintain law and order situation ahead of the first phase of Upazila Parishad Election tomorrow in 150 upazilas across the country.

PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingys

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to raise more funds from newer sources for assistance of the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh as its Director General (DG) Amy Pope paid a courtesy call on her here.