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Separate administrative facilities for 7 colleges agreed

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The government has agreed to establish separate administrative facilities for the seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University, press secretary to the chief adviser Shafiqul Alam ... Read More


ADB to support UGC's Tk 23 billion project on smart agriculture, food technology

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest in research and development of the country's agricultural and food technology sectors, the creation of skilled human resources, climate m... Read More


Chief adviser invited to attend D-8 Summit in Cairo in December

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Egypt has invited Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the D-8 Summit to be held in the North African country in December. Omar Fahmy, Egyptian ambassador to Bangladesh,... Read More


Thai medical team arrives in Dhaka to treat injured victims of July uprising

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- A medical team from Thailand arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to provide treatment to individuals injured during the July uprising. The visit comes weeks after a Chinese medical team as... Read More


HPV vaccine doesn't cause infertility or conflict with religious obligations: DGHS

Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Authorities clarified on Wednesday that the HPV vaccine, designed to prevent cervical cancer, does not cause infertility and is not in conflict with religious obligations, amidst spr... Read More


Great opportunity now to ensure press freedom, says German envoy

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Highlighting the importance of media freedom, Achim Troster, the German Ambassador to Dhaka, said that creating a society where legally accepted opinions are valued and heard is a si... Read More


Committee formed to oversee enforcement of Polythene ban

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has formed a five-member committee to monitor the ban on polythene shopping bags. This initiative, led by the ministry's advi... Read More


DSE rebounds as bargain hunters seize opportunities amid earnings reports

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Stocks ended higher on Tuesday after losing 6.5 per cent over four trading sessions, as bargain hunters took positions on scrips based on the latest earnings. The prime index of the... Read More


CA asks authorities to build Aynaghar replica at July Museum

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed concerned authorities to create a replica of the Aynaghar (Mirror House) at the proposed museum in Ganabhaban, the official reside... Read More


Sweden, UN Women sign $7.1m agreement to promote gender equality in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Sweden and UN Women on Monday teamed up to advance gender equality in Bangladesh. In this connection, they signed a partnership agreement worth US$7.1 million at an event at the UN ... Read More