Gender equality in science essential to building better future for all: Guterres
UNB, Dhaka : UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed that gender equality in science is essential to building a better future for all. “Sadly, women...
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Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, UN report says
AP, WASHINGTON : Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, according to a new United Nations report released Monday. Many songbirds, sea...
Internet users in Bangladesh reach 131 mln as of 2023
Online Desk : The number of internet subscribers reached 131 million at the end of December, 2023, including nearly 7 million new users in the...
Trade deficit between BD-India increased despite connectivity
Reza Mahmud : River route connectivity between Bangladesh and India with the Rajshahi-Murshidabad route will be opened on Monday aiming at strengthening trade and commerce...
Students erupt against DU Prof
DU Correspondant : The Dhaka University (DU) students of Mass Communication and Journalism Department staged protests against Prof Naadir Junaid of the same department following...
Petition seeks probe into custodial deaths of 13 BNP men
Staff Reporter : In a significant development, a writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday, urging the formation of a committee comprising...
Ijtema ends seeking divine blessings
Special Correspondent : The second phase of the three-day 57th Bishwa Ijtema – the second-largest congregation of Muslims – ended on Sunday with Akheri Munajat...
Central bank issues advisory on formation of bank boards to ensure good governance
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a notification regarding the formation of a bank’s board of directors, as well as prescribing the responsibilities...
Shab-e-Barat on February 25
UNB, Dhaka : Muslims in Bangladesh will observe the holy Shab-e-Barat on the night of February 25 as the Shaban moon has been sighted. As...
Explore new markets for Bangladesh’s export items: PM Hasina tells BGMEA
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday underlined the need for expanding the markets for the country’s export products. “In order to boost...
MBBS admission test results published
UNB, Dhaka : The results of the admission test for MBBS course at the country’s public and private medical colleges for academic session 2023-24 were...
Housewife among 3 burnt in Dhaka’s Jurain
UNB, Dhaka : Three people including a housewife sustained burn injuries in a fire from a gas stove in Dhaka’s Jurain last night. The burnt...