‘Ethical legal journalism vital for rule of law’
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday called on members of the Law Reporters’ Forum (LRF) to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity, emphasising...
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Urban public health project reviewed for key success
The growing concerns over equitable access to preventive healthcare in Bangladesh’s expanding cities, an insights dissemination workshop on an urban health initiative in Dhaka on...
Ins sector veteran Abul Kasem dies
The insurance sector has lost a seasoned professional as Additional Managing Director Abul Kasem passed away on Wednesday at 10:40am while undergoing treatment at Apollo...
‘Cyber security more crucial than traditional security’
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity, saying digital protection now carries greater significance than many traditional concepts...
PM reviews infrastructure plan for smoother capital transport
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday reviewed a proposed transport infrastructure plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Dhaka by integrating an inner circular ring...
NICAR approves three new upazilas, one police station
The National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reorganisation (NICAR) on Wednesday approved the creation of three new upazilas and one new police station to improve public...
Cybersecurity more important than “Sindhuk”: Swapan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today said cybersecurity is more important than a “Sindhuk”, a traditional Bengali strongbox. “The traditional concept of security...
22nd death anniversary of Moqbular Rahman
Today marks the 22nd death anniversary of the late Moqbular Rahman, Assistant Secretary (Drafting), Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. He passed away on...
Dhaka ranks 7th among cities with worst air quality
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked seventh on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score...
Hasan, Nowfel to stand trial over killings during July Uprising
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Tuesday ordered the commencement of trial against 22 accused, including former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and former Education...
Chhatra Dal begins commemorations for July Uprising
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has announced a month-long programme to commemorate the second anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, with activities aimed at honouring the martyrs...
BWDB, Friendship sign MoU to strengthen flood forecasting
Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and Friendship a NGO on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance flood forecasting technology, strengthen community-based flood...