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Creating a river-conscious generation stressed to save rivers

Educationists and experts at a seminar today called for creating a river-conscious generation to save the rivers that are lifelines for the economy, environment, ecosystems and national heritage.

10 DU students get Japan NEF Scholarship

Ten meritorious students of various departments under the Faculty of Biological Sciences and the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences of Dhaka University (DU) have been awarded 'Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) Scholarship of Japan' for their outstanding academic results.

20 to get 'President's Award for Industrial Development'

The government is going to give the "President's Award for Industrial Development" to 20 industrial units for their contributions to industrialisation, employment generation and overall economic development.

Jamaat’s registration to remain cancelled: SC dismisses party’s appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today dismissed the leave-to-appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami, challenging a High Court verdict that cancelled its registration with the Election Commission earlier.

PM seeks larger foreign investment in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought robust foreign investment in Bangladesh saying her government has been taking every possible measure to attract overseas investment.

Case filed over burning train compartments in Jamalpur

A case has been filed over burning three carriages of the intercity Jamuna Express train near Sarishabari railway station in Jamalpur early today (November 19, 2023).

Biden says Gaza, West Bank should be 'reunited' under Palestinian Authority

Gaza and the West Bank should eventually be "reunited" under a new Palestinian Authority, US President Joe Biden said in an opinion piece Saturday, as questions swirl over the future of the region once Israel achieves its goal of crushing the Hamas militant group.

Government can be changed by vote: PM

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought doa (blessing) from the countrymen to hold fair and peaceful election, saying the government can be changed only by vote and elections.

Fuel enters Gaza as phone links restored

A first consignment of fuel has entered Gaza after Israel bowed to US pressure for limited deliveries to allow wastewater treatment and the resumption of communications after a two-day blackout. The first delivery arrived from Egypt late Friday as UN officials warned of an increasingly desperate si

Primary school set on fire in Manikganj's Ghior

A government primary school was allegedly set on fire by some miscreants in Manikganj's Ghior upazila on today. The incident took place at Pachuria Govt Primary School of Baliyakhora union of the upazila around 4:30am on Thursday (16 November).

Payra, Mongla ports advised to hoist danger signal 7

The maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to hoist danger signal no 7 as the cyclonic storm "Midhili" now lies over NorthWest Bay and adjoining area, according to a BMD special bulletin.

All parties must try to stop election centric violence: FM

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Friday said all parties will have to demonstrate willingness and sincerity to stop violence, noting that the election-centric violence is in a declining trend.

UGC asks private universities to receive BdREN services

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the private universities to take the services from Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) in a bid to reach their desired goals in the case of education and research.

Polls schedule: BNP calls 48 hr hartal from Sunday

The BNP on Thursday announced a 48-hour hartal across the country starting from Sunday to protest the schedule for the next national election announced by the Election Commission (EC).

Hartal, blockade across Bangladesh underway

The countrywide hartal and the second day of the fifth spell of opposition-enforced blockade for 48 hours are underway on Thursday across Bangladesh.

DU students stage demonstration demanding sufficient facilities at central library

Students of Dhaka University on Wednesday staged demonstration demanding end of mismanagement at the central library of the university

Exciting opportunities for students in Dhaka to study in Australia

Australia’s Sydney based Invicta Technical College recently hosted a dual event to open doors to aspiring Bangladeshi students looking to pursue education in Australia.

EC sets Jan 7 for 12th JS polls

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday set January 7, 2024 for the 12th parliamentary election.

Schedule for next JS polls to be announced this evening: EC

The schedule for the Bangladesh's next general election will be announced Wednesday evening, the Election Commission has said.