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Afrain Zunaid new Fire Service DG

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- Brigadier General Sultanul Afrain Zunaid has taken charge as the new Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), replacing Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed Ka... Read More


"Quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of every plastic cap we manufacture": Vinod Kumar

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- In a recent interaction with SME Times, Vinod Kumar from A.R. Plastics shared insights into its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards, and growing presence in the plastic... Read More


Dhaka buses fail reserve seat rules

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- City buses in Dhaka are failing to provide safe and comfortable services for women, children, persons with disabilities and older people, with none of more than 50 buses inspect... Read More


Speakers urge youth to embrace Nazrul's humanist philosophy

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- A high-level seminar in Dhaka on Sunday highlighted the continuing relevance of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's ideals of freedom, equality, secularism and social justice, wit... Read More


Milon urges graduates to apply knowledge for social good

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon has urged graduates of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) to use their knowledge and innovative abilities for national an... Read More


DU sets January 26 for 54th convocation

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- The University of Dhaka (DU) has begun preparations for its 54th convocation, scheduled for January 26 next year, with applications from eligible graduates and medal recipients ... Read More


Social crimes need psychological change Minister Says

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has called for community-based psychosocial initiatives and changes in social attitudes to addre... Read More


Minister pledges 5pc of GDP for healthcare

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh plans to recruit 25,000 midwives into its public healthcare system over the next few years and gradually increase health spending to five per cent of gross domestic p... Read More


Rural road contractors may face 3-year warranty requirement

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- A parliamentary standing committee has recommended requiring contractors to provide security deposits as a three-year warranty for rural road construction to help ensure work qu... Read More


PM invites Marubeni to invest in IT, energy

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh's information technology, fertili... Read More