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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...
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...
Govt reaffirms commitment to healthcare for poor children
Social Welfare Minister Zahid Hossain has underscored the need to adopt modern technology to improve healthcare services across Bangladesh, saying quality treatment must reach every...
DNCC, DSCC expand efforts on waterlogging crisis
A coordinated set of short- and long-term interventions is being implemented by Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations to provide a lasting solution to...
BUP holds 18th annual senate meeting
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) held its 18th Annual Senate Meeting on Tuesday at the BUP Senate Hall, with the university’s Vice Chancellor and Chairman...
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...