Rain alert for Dhaka, 3 divisions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions in the next 24...
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Muhibbillahil Baqi new Islamic Foundation chief
The government has appointed Baitul Mukarram National Mosque’s pesh imam, Mufit Muhammad Muhibbullahil Baki, as the new Director General of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh for a...
Bangladesh, China set for higher level of cooperation
Bangladesh and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, expanding economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges to elevate relations to a new height. Speaking...
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...
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...
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...
ASK warns of rising child abuse crisis
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has raised alarm over a sharp rise in child rape, abuse and killings in Bangladesh, saying recent incidents, including the...
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...
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...