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Thailand floods claim 22 lives, affect 370,000 people

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Floods in Thailand have claimed 22 lives, authorities said on Tuesday, as an estimated 370,000 people across 19 provinces were still battling river overflows and heavy rains. Accordi... Read More


Lutfey Siddiqi holds bilateral talks with Singapore ministers

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi held bilateral talks with Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and State... Read More


TikTok launches STEM Feed in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- TikTok, in collaboration with the Bangladesh government, has launched a dedicated STEM Feed - a new in-app feature designed to promote credible and engaging educational content in sci... Read More


Final list of candidates for CCCI election announced

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The final list of the candidates for the election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) board of directors has been announced by the Election Board formed by the M... Read More


BGMEA to develop AI-enabled ESG compliance framework

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will develop an AI-enabled ESG compliance framework namely 'digital factory passport' to strengthen transparency, ac... Read More


IBC seeks changes in proposed trade union registration rules

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- IndustriaLL Bangladesh Council (IBC) demanded changes in the proposed trade union registration requirements recommending 10 to 300 workers' representation depending on the size of the... Read More


Fire at Sadarghat wholesale market

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- An incident of fire happened at a wholesale market in the capital's Sadarghat area on Monday. However, there was no report of casualties. An official at Fire Service and Civil Defenc... Read More


RU entry tests to begin on Jan 16

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have set January 16, 2026, as the starting date for its undergraduate admission tests for the 2025-26 academic session. For the first time, t... Read More


Land ministry's Tk 7.77b 'Gucchagram-Phase III' project proposal sent back

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Planning Commission (PC) has sent back the Land Ministry's project proposal on "Gucchagram - Phase III" worth Tk 7.77 billion, attributing reasons to inclusion of unnecessary comp... Read More


Abrar Fahad's legacy rebuilt: 'Eight Pillars Against Aggression' inaugurated

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The legacy of BUET student Abrar Fahad was honoured today as the 'Eight Pillars Against Aggression' memorial was rebuilt and inaugurated today (Tuesday) at the Palashi intersection, s... Read More