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Secondary school reopening on Sunday, primary schools on Tuesday

Dhaka, June 21 -- Secondary schools across the country will reopen on Sunday after Eid-ul-Azha and the long summer vacation, along with technical institutes. However, government primary schools will ... Read More


Permanent expulsion order of UIU students withdrawn conditionally

Dhaka, June 21 -- United International University (UIU) has conditionally withdrawn permanent expulsion orders against several students following day-long protests and an ultimatum from students. How... Read More


11 killed in Mymensingh road crashes

Dhaka, June 21 -- Eleven people have died in two separate road accidents in Phulpur and Tarakanda upazilas of Mymensingh. In Phulpur, eight people were killed when a bus collided with a three-wheeled... Read More


It's hard to ask Israel to stop Iran strikes: Trump

Dhaka, June 21 -- US President Donald Trump said Friday it will be difficult to request Israel stop its airstrikes in Iran, even as he pursues a diplomatic solution to end the conflict. Trump made th... Read More


Russia slams Israel's attack on Iran at UN Security Council meeting

Dhaka, June 20 -- Russia has strongly criticised Israel's recent military actions against Iran, accusing it of showing "clear contempt" for diplomatic efforts and violating the principles of the Unite... Read More


Five killed in bus-mahindra collision in Mymensingh

Dhaka, June 20 -- At least five people were killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a Mahindra (three-wheeler) in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh, according to local media reports. The incide... Read More


Strong hatchery performance, skilled workforce vital sustainable growth of poultry industry: Speakers

Dhaka, June 19 -- Speakers at a high-level workshop have stressed the need to improve hatchery quality and workforce skills to ensure the sustainable growth of Bangladesh's poultry sector. A key chal... Read More


ABB appoints new chairman, vice chairman

Dhaka, June 19 -- The Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB), the apex platform of top banking professionals in the country, has elected Mashrur Arefin as its new chairman and Mohammad Ali as vice ch... Read More


Waterlogging disrupts activities at Benapole land port

Dhaka, June 19 -- Persistent rainfall over three days till Thursday submerged a major portion of Benapole land port, severely disrupting activities at the country's biggest land port. Several yards a... Read More


US deputy secretary lauds Yunus' leadership

Dhaka, June 19 -- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has praised the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a critical juncture for Bangladesh and reaffirmed continued US... Read More