Ansar-VDP expands global job access
A new skills development initiative aimed at expanding overseas employment opportunities and strengthening women’s empowerment is set to be introduced by Bangladesh Ansar and Village...
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‘Govt taking steps to protect indigenous fish species’
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Saturday said the government has undertaken various programmes across the country to conserve indigenous fish...
Unusual delay hits Dhaka Metro rail
Metro rail services in Dhaka were suspended for just over 20 minutes on Saturday after a cat suddenly entered a high-voltage track at Shahbagh, forcing...
Fifty BD pilgrims die during Hajj
Fifty Bangladeshi pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia during this year’s Hajj, according to the latest Hajj bulletin. Among the deceased, 33 were men and...
DSCC introduces annual awards for rooftop gardeners
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) announces that it will introduce annual awards for rooftop gardeners as part of efforts to promote urban greenery and...
World Blood Donor Day today
Bangladesh join the rest of the world in observing World Blood Donor Day today through a series of programmes aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donation...
DMP files 2,880 traffic cases in 2 days drive
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified efforts to improve road discipline in the capital, filing 2,880 cases against motorists and drivers for violating traffic regulations...
Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘moderate’
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked 12th among the world’s most polluted cities on Saturday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 92....
Speaker hails Lions International’s humanitarian service
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Saturday commended Lions International for its extensive humanitarian activities, saying the organisation has set a remarkable example by serving disadvantaged...
PM calls for participation in afforestation campaign
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday formally launched a nationwide programme to plant 25 crore trees over the next five years, calling on citizens across...