Several shops gutted by fire in Savar
Several clothing shops have been burnt in a fire that broke out on the underground floor of a multi-storey building in Hemayetpur on the outskirts of Dhaka. As the blaze…
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Roundtable discussion held on Bangladesh NU reforms
The UK House of Commons has commended the National University of Bangladesh for its recent reforms designed to equip students with the skills needed to compete globally. Members of the…
Experts urge structural reform to achieve gender equality in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s progress in women’s education and workforce participation has been significant, but deep structural and cultural barriers still hinder gender equality. This message set the tone for a roundtable hosted…
BASA calls for independent administrative service commission to safeguard bureaucracy
Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has expressed concern that the neutrality, efficiency and public trust in the country’s administration are being undermined by various pressures, undue influence and unwanted directives.…
Python rescued from paddy field in Sreemangal
The Bangladesh Wildlife Service Foundation has rescued a large python from a paddy field in Ichhabpur area on the outskirts of Sreemangal upazila in Moulvibazar. Farmers spotted the snake on…
14 crime suspects arrested in Mohammadpur drive
Police arrested 14 suspected criminals during a day-long special operation conducted across the Mohammadpur area of the capital on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police…
Bangladeshi tourists urged to stay safe amid Sri Lanka’s adverse weather
The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo has expressed concern over the ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka and the plight of Bangladeshi tourists stranded in affected areas. In an emergency…
Vandalism, scuffles at ‘Ganer Artanad’ event demanding justice for baul artists
Vandalism and scuffles broke out at the “Ganer Artanad” event on Friday, organized to demand the unconditional release of Baul mystic Abul Sarkar and justice for attacks on Baul artists…
Vegetable prices stay high in Dhaka kitchen markets; chicken prices drop
Prices of most vegetables have remained elevated for more than two months, offering no relief to ordinary consumers. Despite adequate supply in Dhaka markets, vegetable prices continue to stay high,…
Extradition to begin with Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, stated that India is reviewing Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, convicted in the July massacre case, but the process…