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BMD extends heatwave alert for 72 more hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a country-wide third phase heatwave alert message for the next 72 hours. In the latest heatwave alert meteorologist Khandoker Hafizur Rahman said, ‘the prevailing heat wave over the country may continue over next72hours commencing on Sunday,’ ad

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.

Primary schools across Bangladesh to resume classes from Sunday

The classes of all the government primary schools, Shishu Kalyan Trust schools and Bureau of Non-Formal Education learning centres across Bangladesh are going to be resumed from Sunday.

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

Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’

The air quality in Bangladesh capital Dhaka has been identified as ‘unhealthy’ Sunday morning.

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.

Severe Heatwave: Patient overload, insufficient facilities exacerbate health crisis in Khulna

Hospitals across Khulna are struggling to accommodate an influx of patients as a severe heatwave continues to affect the region. Key healthcare facilities, including Khulna Medical College Hospital, Khulna Sadar Hospital, Khulna Children's Hospital, and Khulna Infectious Disease Hospital, have reach

288 members of Myanmar’s security forces sent back from Bangladesh

In a coordinated early morning operation on Thursday, Bangladesh repatriated 288 members of Myanmar’s security forces, who had sought refuge across the border.

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.

Severe heat wave continues in parts of country

Severe heat wave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts as mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over three divisions and rest parts of other districts, said a met forecast.

Thailand rolls out red carpet to greet PM Hasina on her six-day official visit

A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin.

Dhaka’s air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups

Dhaka's air quality was categorised as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning.

CUET students stage protests blocking highway

The students of the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology blocked the Chittagong-Kaptai highway on Tuesday in Raujan upazila in Chattogram for the second day running, protesting at the death of their two fellows in a road accident.

PM off to Thailand

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here this morning for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.