City Desk : Hundreds of Bangladeshis find themselves in a distressing predicament as new conditions have imposed by the Indian...
City Desk : The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain or thundershowers for all divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9 am on Wednesday. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at some locations,” stated a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across...
Staff Reporter : Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam has encouraged the capital’s residents to utilise their rooftops. “Rooftop gardening helps to reduce the temperature of buildings. Rooftops can be a great area for agriculture as Dhaka does not have enough space for gardens,” he said on Tuesday (July 2) in Dhaka. Atiq said the people can produce fruits and vegetables in their rooftop gardens. It also plays a role in protecting the agricultural environment and preserving biodiversity,...
City Desk : The first-ever fair exclusively for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) alumni in Bangladesh began on the BRAC University campus on Wednesday. Bren Flanigan, acting Counselor for Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy, inaugurated the two-day fair, reports UNB. AWE, a global initiative led by the U.S. Department of State, equips aspiring women entrepreneurs with essential knowledge, professional networks, and foundational materials crucial for launching and scaling up successful businesses. U.S. Embassy Dhaka is deeply committed to supporting...
City Desk : Customs Intelligence and Investigation Department (CIID) on Wednesday seized 38 pieces of gold bars weighing 4.420 kilograms...
City Desk : Education Minister Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury has sharply criticised English medium and elite schools in the country for...
City Desk : Bangladesh has finalised a new student evaluation system for the new curriculum where a student’s performance will be assessed based on seven proficiency levels instead of a conventional grading system. According to the new evaluation structure, 65 percent of the assessment will be based on written tests, and 35 percent will be based on practical activities, reports bdnews24.com. The report cards will show the public examination results and their formative assessment separately. National Curriculum and Textbook Board...
City Desk : Sixty-one people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. Of them, 17 patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while the rest were outside the capital, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Health Minister orders ensuring adequate stock of Russell’s Viper antivenom in all hospitals Currently, 237 patients are receiving treatment at several hospitals across the country. A total of 3,812 dengue cases and 46 deaths have been reported since January...
City Desk : The National Primary Education Academy Bill, 2024 was passed in the parliament on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen professional efficiency and ensure time-befitting training and research activities in primary education sector. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Rumana Ali moved the bill, which was unanimously passed by voice votes in the House, with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair, reports BSS. Now there is a National Primary Education Academy (NEP) in Mymensingh. It is established...
City Desk : Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Wednesday called for united efforts of all concerned to ensure fair use of marine resources. “The success in blue economy sector depends on mutual cooperation and partnership. If the government, development partners, private sector and international community work together, it is possible to ensure the fair use of marine resources,” she said, reports BSS. The speaker made the call while addressing a conference titled ‘International Conference on Ocean...