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ECNEC meeting underway with PM in chair

Dhaka, July 22 -- A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) got underway on Wednesday morning with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began at... Read More


Teesta nears danger level; rising waters spark flood fears in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, July 22 -- The Teesta River was flowing just 1 centimetre below the danger level at the Dalia point on Wednesday morning following heavy upstream flow and persistent rainfall, raising fea... Read More


Assam flood death toll rises to 31

New Delhi, July 22 -- The death toll from the ongoing floods in India's northeastern state of Assam has risen to 31, Indian media says on Wednesday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management A... Read More


Rain likely across country: BMD

Dhaka, July 22 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains in all the divisions in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Wednesday. According to the BMD forecast, light to moderately heavy... Read More


Govt to build skilled workforce around youth aspirations: Mahdi Amin

Dhaka, July 22 -- Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin on Wednesday said the government is working to build a skilled and competitive workforce by aligning education and skills development with the asp... Read More


DU preserves July graffiti; invites artists to join rewrite program

Dhaka, July 22 -- Dhaka University will launch a July graffiti rewriting program from July 26 to preserve the graffiti created on its campus during and after the July-August 2024 uprising. The univer... Read More


Jhenaidah to install new Bir Shrestha Hamidur sculpture before Victory Day

Jhenaidah, July 22 -- The district administration has decided to remove the existing sculpture of Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman in Jhenaidah and replace it with a new one that more accurately reflects t... Read More


Bangladesh co-chairs UN road safety panel, calls for stronger institutions to save lives

Dhaka, July 22 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger institutions, coordinated implementation and greater accountability to accelerate global efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries... Read More


Jhenaidah doctor accused of using MR for personal work, favouring certain pharma companies

Jhenaidah, July 22 -- A physician at Kaliganj Upazila Health Complex in Jhenaidah has been accused of neglecting official duties by leaving the hospital during working hours, using a pharmaceutical co... Read More


Nadda questions Rahul Gandhi's paper leak claims, calls for parliamentary debate

Dhaka, July 22 -- The Indian government on Wednesday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations over recurring examination paper leaks, accusing the Leader of the Opposition of being selectiv... Read More