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Thousands flee Philippine coast as storm approaches

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Thousands of residents of the Philippines left their homes along the Pacific coast Saturday as weather experts warned of coastal flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Fengshen's landfall.... Read More


Govt agencies must lead Bangladesh's transition to renewable energy: Rizwana

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said that all government agencies must transition to renewable energy within the next two to three year... Read More


Birth centenary of Ila Mitra observed

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The birth centenary of Ila Mitra, who led the peasant movement known as Tebhaga Andolon in Nachole, was observed in Chapainawabganj on Saturday. Marking the day, around 11:30 am, a ... Read More


Hefazat carnage was foundation of July revolution: Khalid

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid on Saturday said that killing of Hefazat workers at Shapla Chhatttar on May 5 in 2013 laid the foundation of July revolution. "The blood of t... Read More


One to three low-pressure likely over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- One to three low-pressure are likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal in October and one of them may intensify into a depression or a cyclone, according to the long-range weather fo... Read More


DU again limits car movement

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Dhaka University authorities have decided to restrict vehicle entry to the campus from 3pm to 10pm on weekends and public holidays to ensure the safety of students. In a statement i... Read More


Dhaka's air quality still 'unhealthy'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 172 at 8:55 am on Saturday morning.Dhaka's air was classified as 'unhealthy', ... Read More


DIU Chairman chairs global panel

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh, chaired a high-level global panel on "Transformative Female Le... Read More


Speakers call for enhancing women, youth engagement in politics

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Speakers at an event on Saturday underscored the need for enhancing women and youth engagement and leadership in politics and society in a post-uprising Bangladesh. They made the ca... Read More


How will the state avoid responsibility for neglecting education?

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- There exists a significant wage gap between public and private educational institutions in Bangladesh. Teachers in MPO-enlisted (Monthly Payment Order) private institutions receive ... Read More