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PM reviews progress of Dhaka cleanliness drive

Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday reviewed the progress of a committee formed to make cleanliness activities in Dhaka more effective and coordinated. The review meeting... Read More


Affordable childcare shortage keeps women out of jobs

Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- A lack of affordable and accessible childcare is keeping many women out of the workforce in Bangladesh, with four in 10 urban women outside the labour force citing childcare res... Read More


DU restricts outside vehicles on campus

Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- Dhaka University (DU) has reimposed restrictions on the entry and movement of outside vehicles on its campus, citing security concerns and the need to protect students amid the ... Read More


15 lakh university seats available for 6 lakh students

Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- Around 15 lakh seats are vacant at public and private universities across the country, while the number of prospective university students this year is estimated at around six l... Read More


'Waste management must be part of climate action'

Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has called for integrating waste management and resource reuse into global climate action, saying they are esse... Read More


Cancer treatment facilities planned in all divisional cities

Bangladesh, Nov. 14 -- He made the announcement while addressing the opening ceremony of the Sixth Bangladesh Breast Cancer Conference 2026 (BBC26) at a city hotel in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Society fo... Read More


Speaker proposes direct polls for women in 100 JS seats

Bangladesh, Nov. 14 -- He made the remarks as the chief guest at the centenary celebration of Barishal Government Girls' High School on Friday. The Speaker said direct elections would provide women w... Read More


President urges major healthcare overhaul

Bangladesh, Nov. 14 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday called for a major overhaul of the country's healthcare system and a change in the mindset of those involved to ensure medical se... Read More


Disaster research and training institute taking shape in Gazipur

Bangladesh, Nov. 14 -- State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief M Iqbal Hossain on Friday inspected the construction progress of the National Disaster Management Research and Training Institu... Read More


N'ganj Zilla Parishad distributes sewing machines

Bangladesh, Nov. 13 -- The Narayanganj Zilla Parishad has distributed sewing machines among 75 underprivileged women to help them become self-reliant through self-employment. Zilla Parishad Administr... Read More