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...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Hasina would have to land in jail if surrenders: Shama Obaed
The government on Monday reiterated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would have to land in jail if she surrenders, while efforts to extradite her...
CAAB completes 80pc of audit preparations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has completed around 75 to 80 percent of its preparations for two major international aviation security audits by...
DSCC deploys pumps, teams to ease waterlogging
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has mobilised ward-based emergency response teams to clear waterlogged roads, remove fallen trees and restore traffic movement across the capital...
Heavy rain floods markets, leaves Dhaka traders counting losses
Torrential rain that lashed Dhaka since early Sunday inundated major commercial areas, including New Market, Fakirapool and Motijheel, forcing traders to rescue merchandise as knee-deep...
Over 79,000 students receive scholarships
A total of 79,246 students have been awarded scholarships in the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination, with 32,965 receiving Talentpool scholarships and 46,281 securing General scholarships....