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Dhaka's street chaos takes root beneath its Metro Rail

Dhaka, May 22 -- When Dhaka's metro rail was launched, it was seen as a symbol of a modern, well-organised city. The sleek tracks above and smooth train rides offered hope that the capital was finall... Read More


UGC chief for reducing distance between teachers and students in universities

Dhaka, May 22 -- Chairman of University Grants Commission Prof Dr SMA Faiz on Thursday said the existing gap between teachers and students in various universities needs to be narrowed. "A distance be... Read More


Premier Li Qiang to visit Indonesia, attend ASEAN-GCC Summit to boost regional cooperation

BEIJING, May 22 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will undertake an official visit to Indonesia from 24 to 26 May, at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.... Read More


ACC asks EC to take legal action against Sheikh Hasina over false affidavit

Dhaka, May 22 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday sent a letter to the Election Commission (EC) recommending legal action under the Representation of the People Order (RPO), 1972, against forme... Read More


Bangladesh must not be battlefield for global superpowers' proxy war: AB Party

Dhaka, May 22 -- Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has called for prioritizing Bangladesh's sovereignty, national interest, and independence in all development initiatives. Speaking at a press confere... Read More


Kuet VC Prof Hazrat Ali resigns

Khulna, May 22 -- Vice Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) Prof Dr Md Hazrat Ali has stepped down amid teachers' protests. Abdur Rahman, deputy registrar of the ... Read More


Krishak Dal leader shot, hacked dead in Jashore

Jashore, May 22 -- A leader of Krishak Dal, farmers wing of BNP, was shot and hacked to death in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore district on Thursday . The deceased was identified as Tariqul Islam, pre... Read More


Nazrul Concert rescheduled to May 31

Dhaka, May 22 -- The upcoming Nazrul Concert 2025 originally scheduled for May 30 has been postponed by one day to pay tribute to the late President Ziaur Rahman on his 44th death anniversary. The co... Read More


Amir Hossain Amu's cousin held in Dhaka over July clampdown on protests

, May 22 -- Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested Dr Khandaker Rahat Hossain, cousin of Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu from Uttara area of Dhaka on Thursday. Rahat w... Read More


UK net migration expected to halve in 2024: ONS

, May 22 -- Net migration to the UK is projected to decline by nearly 50% in 2024, largely due to a significant drop in arrivals from non-EU nations and an increase in departures of international stud... Read More