Arts-based textbooks planned for primary schools
BNP-led government is planning to introduce arts and culture-based textbooks in primary schools as part of broader efforts to modernise the education system and nurture...
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Govt steps up efforts to restore Dhaka waterways
The government has intensified efforts to restore Dhaka’s canals and natural waterways, deciding to form two committees to identify and demarcate canal boundaries in a...
Pilot measures launched for cleanliness habits
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a pilot initiative titled ‘City Inspector’ to encourage good civic habits among residents, including keeping surroundings clean, preventing...
Dhaka ranks 4th among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka ranked fourth among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 8:35 am. According...
DMP files 1,696 cases for traffic violations
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,696 cases against motor vehicles for violating traffic rules in a single day across...
73 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh recorded 73 new dengue cases in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of...
Info minister, China’s vice minister inaugurated 5th CMG forum in Chongqing
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today inaugurated the 5th China Media Group (CMG) Forum in Chongqing, China, alongside a member of the Political...
‘Soil fertility restoration crucial for sustainable agri’
Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has underscored the urgent need for restoration of soil fertility. “Excessive use of chemical fertilizers has...
‘Cultural diversity defines humanity’s strength’
No civilization is superior or inferior to another, rather, cultural diversity is humanity’s greatest strength, stated the Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury. He...