23,372 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
A total of 23,372 Hajj pilgrims so far from Bangladesh reached Saudi Arabia in the four days of Hajj travel, according to the Hajj bulletin. Director...
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Two Bangladeshi PhDs Missing in US
Two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida have been missing for nearly a week, authorities said Tuesday, as investigators sought public assistance...
Farida Khanam named Dhaka DC
Farida Khanam, a deputy secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka. The Public Administration...
Rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted that rain would occur in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am on Wednesday....
Govt to provide jute bags, uniforms to primary students
The government has decided to distribute jute-made school bags and uniforms among students in primary educational institutions across the country in phases. The decision was...
Payra Port to be fully operational by early 2027
Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Parliament that the Payra Port is expected to be fully operational by early 2027 following completion of the unfinished...
Govt takes steps to implement five-year action plan: PM
Stating that the government has formulated action plans for its first 180 days, fiscal 2026-27 and the next five years, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today...
Farida Khanam appointed first female DC of Dhaka
Farida Khanam has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka district, becoming the first woman to hold the post. The Ministry...
Govt to distribute jute bags, school uniforms among students
The government will distribute jute-made bags and school uniforms among students of primary educational institutions in every upazila across the country. The decision was taken...
Prof Nazrul new BMU Pro-VC
Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam has been appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) for a four-year term. The Ministry of Health and...
IAEA aims to assist sustainable water management
A Technical Cooperation (TC) Expert Mission organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been commenced in Bangladesh. The mission starts on 19 April...