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How educational centralisation eroding students’ health
Bangladesh’s development story is often told through growth, mobility and opportunity. But beneath that narrative lies a structural imbalance that continues to shape-and strain-the lives...
Two cops stabbed while chasing muggers
Two police personnel sustained serious stab injuries after coming under attack from suspected muggers during a pursuit operation in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area early Friday....
PM to begin daylong Cox’s Bazar tour today
A wide-ranging development and public engagement programme is set to unfold in Cox’s Bazar today as Tarique Rahman embarks on a one-day visit on 13...
Dhaka WASA inaugurates deep tube well in Korail
A newly installed deep tube well by Dhaka WASA in the area adjacent to Ershad Field at Korail Jamai Bazar was formally inaugurated on Sunday,...
Tk 100cr climate fund, 25cr trees proposed
The government has proposed a series of climate and environmental initiatives in the FY2026-27 national budget, including a Tk 100 crore allocation for the Climate...
PSC gets Tk 138cr allocation
The government has proposed allocating Tk 138 crore to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) in the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, increasing...
UGC approves Tk 12,300cr for public universities
The country’s public higher education sector is set to receive a significant funding boost in the 2026-27 fiscal year, as the University Grants Commission (UGC)...
Livestock project aims to empower small farmers
The government plans to gradually extend a pilot livestock programme across the country, aiming to improve the economic condition of marginal and small-scale farmers through...
Bangladesh marks ‘World Day Against Child Labour’
Bangladesh is observing the World Day Against Child Labour today amid renewed calls to strengthen efforts to protect children from exploitation and ensure their rights...
Light to moderate rain likely across BD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes in many places over the...
US-Bangla to hold blood donation drive
US-Bangla Airlines is set to organise a voluntary blood donation programme involving its employees to mark International Blood Donor Day, underscoring its commitment to humanitarian...