Flood situation: Immediate relief and long-term solutions needed
The extent of the damage reported from various parts of the country due to floods caused by days of heavy rainfall is truly alarming. Hundreds...
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41 lakh families to come under ‘family card’ scheme: Tarique
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that 41 lakh families across Bangladesh will be brought under the government’s family card programme within the next year...
Dengue claims 2 more lives
Health authorities have reported 327 new dengue cases and two more deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, with the highest number...
Measles death toll rises to 758
One more child has died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while more than 1,000 new infections have been reported,...
Health workers’ leave cancelled in flood-hit districts
The government has cancelled the leave of health workers in flood-affected districts and taken extensive measures to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for people hit by...
PM to unveil startup platform at DU
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate a special programme titled “Youth, Startup, and Promising Bangladesh” at Dhaka University (DU) today, aiming to bring...
Private university tax cut a springboard for quality
Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed has described the government’s decision to reduce the 5% tax imposed on private universities as...
Madrasahs directed to hold commemorative events
The Madrasah Education Board has directed all board-affiliated madrasah institutions across Bangladesh to organise commemorative meetings and special prayers on July 16 to observe July...
ISD names Mike Miller as new Director
International School Dhaka (ISD) has appointed Dr Mike Miller as its new Director, bringing on board an experienced international educator with more than two decades...
DMP arrests 93 in anti-crime drives, seizes 54kg cannabis
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 93 people in a series of anti-crime and anti-drug operations across the capital over the past two days,...
RMG export posts minor 0.89pc uptick in 2025, lowest among Asian rivals
Bangladesh has retained its position as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, but its export growth slowed sharply in 2025, referring the domestic industry has struggled...