DMP arrests 93 in anti-crime drives, seizes 54kg cannabis
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 93 people in a series of anti-crime and anti-drug operations across the capital over the past two days,...
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ISD names Mike Miller as new Director
International School Dhaka (ISD) has appointed Dr Mike Miller as its new Director, bringing on board an experienced international educator with more than two decades...
Madrasahs directed to hold commemorative events
The Madrasah Education Board has directed all board-affiliated madrasah institutions across Bangladesh to organise commemorative meetings and special prayers on July 16 to observe July...
Private university tax cut a springboard for quality
Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed has described the government’s decision to reduce the 5% tax imposed on private universities as...
PM to unveil startup platform at DU
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate a special programme titled “Youth, Startup, and Promising Bangladesh” at Dhaka University (DU) today, aiming to bring...
Health workers’ leave cancelled in flood-hit districts
The government has cancelled the leave of health workers in flood-affected districts and taken extensive measures to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for people hit by...
Hasina would have to land in jail if surrenders: Shama Obaed
The government on Monday reiterated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would have to land in jail if she surrenders, while efforts to extradite her...
Navy Chief launches tree plantation campaign-2026
Bangladesh Navy has launched its nationwide “Tree Plantation Campaign-2026” as part of the government’s initiative to plant 25 crore trees in five years, with Navy...
Petition against Yunus dismissed
A Dhaka court on Sunday dismissed a petition seeking permission to file a criminal case against former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, former health adviser Nurjahan...
Measles death toll climbs to 758
Five more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am Sunday, raising the combined death toll to 758,...
CAAB completes 80pc of audit preparations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has completed around 75 to 80 percent of its preparations for two major international aviation security audits by...
DSCC deploys pumps, teams to ease waterlogging
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has mobilised ward-based emergency response teams to clear waterlogged roads, remove fallen trees and restore traffic movement across the capital...