Govt plans wider use of electric vehicles
The government is moving towards large-scale introduction of electric vehicles as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions and build an environmentally sustainable transport...
Today’s Newspaper
Youth held with 100 bottles of Eskuf on Bonolota Express
A youth was arrested along with 100 bottles of illegal codeine-based “ESKuf” syrup during a special anti-drug operation conducted by the Detective Branch (DB) of...
UAE’s dnata seeks role in 3rd terminal operations
UAE-based aviation and travel services provider dnata has expressed interest in taking part in ground handling operations at the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International...
EC seeks peaceful local polls
The Election Commission (EC) has announced plans to strengthen preparations for peaceful and fair local government elections, with a focus on preventing violence and ensuring...
Speakers stress road safety in Debiganj
Speakers at a road accident prevention meeting in Debiganj on Thursday stressed the importance of mass awareness and responsible driving to ensure safe roads after...
BD, Angola eye long term oil and gas coop
Bangladesh and Angola have held their first-ever high-level bilateral meeting on energy cooperation, marking a new step toward a structured partnership in crude oil, gas,...
Mild heat wave grips Dhaka, 10 districts
A mild heat wave is sweeping across 11 districts including Dhaka and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Thursday. “A mild...
Australian High Commission Delegation visits KUET VC
A delegation from the Australian High Commission paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Professor Dr Muhammad...
Measles death toll rises to 488
Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 488, according...
New DUET VC joins amid student protests
Professor Mohammad Iqbal formally assumed office as Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology on Thursday despite ongoing protests and a campus shutdown enforced...
RMP recovers 101 lost mobile phones, returns to owners
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP), with the help of modern technology has recovered 101 lost mobile phones and returned those to their rightful owners. The recovered...
‘Except Israel’ phrase set to return to Bangladesh passport
The phrase “Except Israel” is set to return to Bangladesh’s ordinary passport as part of a major redesign of its inner pages. The new passport...