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Govt to reinstate scholarship at primary level: Adviser Bidhan

Dhaka, May 3 -- Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today said that the government was thinking of reintroducing scholarships at the primary level. "We're thinki... Read More


Teen madrasa student reportedly commits suicide in Khilgaon

Dhaka, May 2 -- A teenage madrasa student reportedly took his own life on Friday afternoon in the city's Khilgaon area of the capital. The deceased was identified as Ismail, 14, son of Milton of Tia ... Read More


First death registered among this year's Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

Dhaka, May 2 -- The first death was registered among this year's Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims. The information was provided in the latest bulletin from the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj Affairs Po... Read More


Bangladeshi diaspora urged to obtain permits before performing Hajj: Religious ministry

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged Bangladeshi citizens, both at home and in Saudi Arabia, not to attempt to perform Hajj, the largest religious gathering of Muslims, without ... Read More


Rains, thundershowers forecast in three divisions in next 24hr: Met office

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes in three divisions, including Chattogram of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00 ... Read More


Khaleda Zia to return home from London on Monday

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will return home on Monday after her medical check-up in London. BNP Standing Committee Memb... Read More


Government not suppressing 'freedom of speech', says CA's Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, May 2 -- Chief Advisor's press aide Shafiqul Alam has said the July movement brought about the best time for journalism in the country and emphasised that the interim government is in favour of... Read More


Student hit by train dies while filming on tracks

Dhaka, May 2 -- A student has died after being struck by a train while filming another on the railway tracks at the capital's Kuril Bishwa Road. The deceased, Ishtiak Ahmed Rafidh, was an undergradua... Read More


Bangladesh substantially reduces its outstanding dues to Adani

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh has substantially reduced its outstanding dues to India's Adani Power related to a power-supply deal, and the company is confident of recovering the roughly $900 million sti... Read More


Rains, thunder showers with lightning forecast in all division in next 24 hour: BMD

Dhaka, May 1 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Th... Read More