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BCBL-HUB intra university football inaugurated

The grand inauguration of the BCBL-HUB Intra University Football Tournament on Sunday marked a significant moment for sports enthusiasts and academia alike.

Dhaka’s air ‘hazardous’; 2nd worst in the world this morning

As city dwellers are witnessing a huge flow of traffic, Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 387 at 9:30 am this morning (February 4, 2024).

US retaliatory strikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq

The US military launched retaliatory air strikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a drone attack that killed three American soldiers at a remote base in Jordan.

Beaten by teen gang, student dies at hospital

A college student died yesterday, nine days after being beaten by a local teen gang in Basail upazila of Tangail.

Dhaka’s air once again most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 274 at 9:06 am on Saturday.

Dhaka air 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning.

Saima Wazed takes charge as WHO regional director

Newly elected regional director for World Health Organization's Regional Office for South-East Asia (WHOSEARO) Saima Wazed, a global autism expert, took her charge today for the next five years.

PM for digital publication, translation to take Bangla literature to global stage

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for the digital publication of books alongside the printed ones and their translation into different languages to reach the Bangla language, literature and culture global stage.

Dhaka’s air quality: Once again world’s worst

Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. The AQI score of Dhaka’s air quality was 254 at 9 am on Thursday (February 01, 2024).

NSU holds a colloquium on Myanmar crisis

The Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University (NSU) organized a colloquium titled ‘The Current Crisis of Myanmar and Its Impact on Neighbouring Region’ on Wednesday (31 January).

Hamdard University organizes freshers’ reception and farewell

The Department of English, Hamdard University Bangladesh organized the ‘Freshers’ Reception & Farewell: Fall 2023’ ceremony on Wednesday (31 January).

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia to elevate ties to a higher level

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) agreed to take the existing excellent bilateral relations to a higher level.

Schoolgirl along with parents found murdered at home

Police yesterday recovered the bodies of a 15-year-old schoolgirl and her parents from their flat in Tarash upazila of Sirajganj.

Bangla Olympiad for English medium and version students to be held Feb 24

The 13th Inter-School Bangla Olympiad will be held with the participation of English-medium and English-version curriculum schools on February 24.

Brother, 2 nephews arrested over killing of college teacher in Gazipur

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three people in connection with the murder of a college teacher in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur on Monday.

Hamas says it wants 'complete and comprehensive ceasefire' in Gaza

A senior Hamas official said Monday the Palestinian group wanted a "complete and comprehensive ceasefire" in Gaza, after mediator Qatar said a framework for a temporary truce was being proposed.

President to address maiden session of 12th JS today

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will address the first session of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) starting at 3 pm today.

SSC exams to begin on Feb 15

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are scheduled to begin from February 15 while all coaching centres will remain closed for a month from February 13.

Vandalism towards property unacceptable: BRAC University

BRAC University believes, like all great institutions of higher education, its role should be to create space for all views to be discussed and debated constructively, predicated on tolerance and respect. The university believes in the exchange of ideas through dialogue, said a press rlease on Mond