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Govt expands support to curb pry school dropout

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- The government has taken a series of measures, including stipends, free uniforms and school feeding programmes, to prevent dropout among poor and disadvantaged children in prima... Read More


Fishermen, hilsa traders face two-way crisis

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- The hilsa hunters crossed the deep sea in a new hope after the 58-day government ban. However, thousands of fishermen and fishermen on the coast are facing a two-way crisis of h... Read More


Kushtia veg growers anxious about fair price

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- A blue net fence surrounds the field, keeping unwanted insects at bay. Inside, bamboo structures support lush green vines, from which clusters of fresh bitter gourds hang. At f... Read More


Int'l Literacy Day discussion meeting held in Sherpur

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- A discussion meeting was held in Sherpur, Bogura, on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2026, with the theme "Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity." The meeting w... Read More


Theft, arson at govt pry school in Nilphamari

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- A theft and arson incident has taken place at Subarnaphuli Government Primary School in Sangalshee Union under Nilphamari Sadar upazila, with unidentified individuals accused of... Read More


Prof Rafiqul Islam new BAU VC

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- Internationally renowned academician Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sardar was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) for a four-year term. The ... Read More


'Literacy key to building knowledge-based society '

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- International Literacy Day 2026 was observed in Narayanganj under the theme "Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity." The Narayanganj district administration organised a col... Read More


25m people exposed to second-hand smoke on public transport

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- Around 25 million people in Bangladesh are exposed to second-hand smoke while travelling on public transport, prompting calls for urgent measures to make all public transport co... Read More


Metro rail project costs more than double

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- The Planning Commission has demanded a reduction in costs after expenditure on metro rail construction on two routes in the capital increased by more than double. In 2019, the ... Read More


Youth dies after beating by Ansar members

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- Allegations have been raised against on-duty Ansar members of beating to death an unidentified youth, approximately 20 years of age, on suspicion of theft at the BTCL office in ... Read More