Govt to launch free uniforms, bags scheme for students from July
The government is set to introduce a programme to distribute free school uniforms, shoes and bags among students at the primary and secondary levels from...
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Badal new BNP Law Affairs Secy
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Badruddoza Badal has been appointed as the Law Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The appointment comes into effect...
US police hand over Limon’s body
The body of Bangladeshi PhD student Jamil Limon of the University of South Florida (USF) has been handed over to authorities in Tampa, South Florida...
Japanese minister attends JS session in Dhaka
Japanese Prime Minister’s special envoy and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries SUZUKI Norikazu attended the session of the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday afternoon. The...
Former DU VC joins Grameen University as adviser
Former VC of the University of Dhaka Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan has joined Grameen University as Senior Strategic Adviser. He assumed the responsibility after obtaining...
Dhaka air quality remains moderate
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 38th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of...
PM outlines 12-point plan for cleaner, greener Dhaka
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented a 12-point action plan aimed at turning Dhaka into a clean and green capital on Wednesday. Responding to a question...
Khalilur urges global action to contain energy crisis
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has urged coordinated international action to contain the global energy crisis, warning that developing countries could face severe economic shocks...
Govt to support rain-hit haor farmers for three months: PM Tarique
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers affected by ongoing heavy...