New DUET VC joins amid student protests
Professor Mohammad Iqbal formally assumed office as Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology on Thursday despite ongoing protests and a campus shutdown enforced...
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Mild heat wave grips Dhaka, 10 districts
A mild heat wave is sweeping across 11 districts including Dhaka and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Thursday. “A mild...
EC seeks peaceful local polls
The Election Commission (EC) has announced plans to strengthen preparations for peaceful and fair local government elections, with a focus on preventing violence and ensuring...
Govt plans wider use of electric vehicles
The government is moving towards large-scale introduction of electric vehicles as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions and build an environmentally sustainable transport...
BGB deployed to ease Eid travel rush
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed at several key points in Dhaka and Gazipur to help manage traffic congestion and maintain law and order...
Minister urges inclusive digital services
The government has intensified efforts to make digital services more accessible for persons with disabilities, with authorities announcing plans to integrate accessibility standards into all...
Govt stresses awareness to curb measles
The government has placed renewed emphasis on public awareness and vaccination campaigns to contain the recent measles outbreak, urging people not to panic over the...
Vaccine delays worsen measles outbreak
Bangladesh faced a prolonged shortage of routine measles vaccines last year, contributing to a surge in cases and deaths, UNICEF said on 20 May. The...
Hasina should face trial: Zahid
The government wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to the country and face legal proceedings, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister...
Global funds eye BD market
Bangladesh is attracting growing interest from global fund managers, including JPMorgan, but restoring investor confidence will require stronger institutional governance and reliable audit reporting, Finance...
Tigers whitewash Pakistan 2-0 in Test series
Bangladesh Cricket team whitewashed Pakistan Cricket team 2-0 in two-Test series after defeating the tourists by 78 runs in the second Test on the fifth...
PM signals big push on barrages to fight climate risks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that his government will commence work on both the Padma and Teesta barrage projects, aiming to tackle water shortages,...