Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to women’s justice
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women. He was delivering the national statement at...
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Nat’l Eidgah set for main Eid congregation
The country’s main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, while five separate congregations are scheduled...
Prof. Mamun appointed 15th UGC Chairman
Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Dhaka University, has assumed office as the 15th Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). On Wednesday,...
Dhaka’s air quality improves slightly
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 18th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of...
Met office predicts rain on Eid
Subject to moon sighting, the holy Eid-ul-Fitr may be celebrated in Bangladesh on March 20 (Friday) or (Saturday). Light rain is expected in different parts...
4-member committee to probe over train derailment
A four-member investigation committee has been formed by the railway authorities to probe the cause of derailment of the Nil Sagar Express traveling from Dhaka...
PM Tarique works from home during Eid holidays
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid...
11 held on remand over Uttara shopping complex vandalism
In connection with the attack, vandalism, and looting at the ‘Uttara Square Shopping cum Commercial Complex’ in Uttara, Dhaka, the court has approved a two-day...
Mirza Fakhrul alternate in-charge of PMO in parliament: Gazett
The government has given alternative responsibility to LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to carry out parliamentary affairs task in the House in...
Prof Dr. Abul Kalam Sarker appointed acting dean of DU Faculty of Arts
Professor Dr. Abul Kalam Sarker of the Department of Persian Language and Literature at the University of Dhaka has been appointed as the Acting Dean...