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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


How mid-sized banks are closing the AI gap

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Globally, AI investments in the financial services sector is projected to reach $97 billion by 2027. In India, under the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artif... Read More


President calls for global action for safe Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the international community to take stronger measures to ensure the safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Banglades... Read More


DMP steps up patrols, checkpoints across Dhaka

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has tightened security across the capital following several crude bomb explosions and arson attacks on buses in different areas. The measure... Read More


33 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 33 platoons at key industrial areas and strategic points in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to strengthen security and maintain law and... Read More


BFSA warns against repeated use of cooking oil

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has warned consumers and food businesses against repeatedly using cooking oil, citing serious risks to heart health and other health ... Read More