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UN agency in Gaza under fire after Oct 7 involvement claims

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees was under fire after staff members were accused of participating in the October 7 attacks, while fighting in Gaza sent more people fleeing south towards the Egyptian border.

Dhaka’s air quality 7th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked seventh on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 190 at 8:45 am this morning (January 28, 2024)

AL to hold peace rallies on Jan 30

Awami League (AL) will hold peace rallies in all cities, districts and upazilas of the country carrying national flags on January 30.

As cold weather continues, Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’

As cold weather continues to impact daily life, Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’.

EWU hosts freshers’ orientation for the 2024 Spring Semester

The orientation programme for the newly admitted students for the Spring Semester 2024 of the East West University (EWU) was held in the EWU campus, Aftabnagar in the capital on Thursday.

Don't put pressure on children for study: JnU VC Sadeka Halim

Jagannath University (JnU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Sadeka Halim advised parents not to put pressure on their children for study.

Education Minister calls for further review of exam and evaluation system

Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel on Thursday urged the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) to make recommendations to the policymakers for further review of the examination and evaluation system.

JnU to organise 3-day theatre festival from January 28

The Theatre and Performance Studies Department of Jagannath University (JnU) is going to organise a three-day theatre festival

Prof Sitesh Chandra appointed as DU pro-VC

Professor Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar, dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (academic) of the Dhaka University (DU).

Air in Dhaka world’s worst Thursday morning

Bangladesh capital Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality Thursday morning, with an Air Quality Index score of 362 at 8 am on Thursday.

WFWP-ULAB organises events to inspire youth to plant trees

Women’s Federation for World Peace Bangladesh (WFWP-BD) with the support of the University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) arranged an event “Youthful Roots: Planting Harmony for Tomorrow” with an aim to inspire the youth community to plant trees for a sustainable Bangladesh relating to the SDG-13 Climate Ac

IU expels ex-BCL activist, suspends five students

The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia on Wednesday expelled a student, also an ex-activist of the ruling Awami League-backed student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League, for vandalising the university medical centre.

KU students achieve championship of Social Logistic Challenge-23

A student team of Khulna University (KU) has achieved the global Championship of ‘Social Logistic Challenge-2023.’

Three DU MCJ students get Ali Riaz Research Award

Three post graduate students of Dhaka University’s mass communication and journalism department have been awarded ‘Ali Riaz Post-Graduate Research Award Trust Fund’ for their research.

BUP Publishes Admission Test Result of 2024

The admission test results of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) have been published on last tuesday. The admission tests were conducted on 19 and 20 January 2024.

Int’l Education Day being celebrated

The International Day of Education is being celebrated across the globe on Wednesday (January 24) with the theme of ‘learning for lasting peace’.

Education Minister addresses controversy over ‘Sharifa’s story’ in textbook

Bangladesh's Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel today (January 23, 2024) addressed the media regarding the ongoing controversy over a story featured in a textbook.

Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 215 at 9:30 am this morning (January 24, 2024).

Sajeeb Wazed reappointed as PM's ICT adviser

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reappointed her son Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed as her part-time and honorary Information and Communication Technology Adviser