Dhaka-Bijing education ties set to drive skills, jobs and trade
Bangladesh-China education ties are set to play a greater role in developing skilled workers and expanding employment opportunities, Prime Minister’s Education and Primary and Mass...
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‘Artificial’ fertiliser crisis puts farmers in a bind
Farmers in several districts are struggling to secure fertiliser from government-designated dealers, with complaints of rationing, inflated prices and artificial shortages emerging despite repeated government...
Iran war enters endgame after 6 months
The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.Six months after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and maiming his...
Women’s Asia Cup kicks-off today
The 10th edition of Women’s Asia Cup is getting underway from today. This edition will be held in the T20I format. So far, the Women’s...
Rising crime puts govt under microscope
The country’s law-and-order situation is facing renewed scrutiny as murders, armed attacks, robberies, extortion and politically linked violence continue to generate public concern, while the...
Floods are nothing new for Nepal: Timeline
Nepal has faced repeated deadly floods and flash floods over the years, particularly during the monsoon season 2008: 55 deaths, with 2,350 people injured 2012:...
Global shipping hit by 95pc hormuz traffic drop
Six months into the United States-Israel war on Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive one of the worst maritime shipping...
Govt opens rooftop solar mkt to local entrepreneurs
The government has launched a nationwide programme to expand rooftop solar power and create a new network of entrepreneurs and service providers, seeking to accelerate...
Over 359 deaths, 1400 missing
The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating flood has risen to 359, with bodies recovered from eight districts as of 5pm on Thursday, more than 1,400...
US promises $500,000 for Nepal flood relief
The United States Department of State has announced USD 500,000 in immediate humanitarian assistance to support disaster response and relief efforts following devastating flash floods...
BTEB admission opens August 29
Admission to various four-year diploma and two-year HSC vocational programmes under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin on...