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Pearson partners with British Council to honour top students in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Pearson Edexcel, a global leader in education and the UK's largest awarding body, in partnership with the British Council, hosted the 12th Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards (OPLA) o... Read More


Tarique mourns quake deaths, slams lack of precautions

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives in Friday's earthquake, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the casualties and damage could have been reduced had proper precaut... Read More


Khaleda meets Prof Yunus at Armed Forces Day reception

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- On the sidelines of the Armed Forces Day reception at Dhaka Cantonment, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a one-on-one meeting with BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and ex... Read More


At least 5 injured after jumping from DU halls during earthquake

Dhaka University, Nov. 21 -- At least five students of Dhaka University were seriously injured after jumping from different dormitory buildings in panic during an earthquake. In total, reports indica... Read More


Panic behind many injuries during earthquake: Health adviser

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has said that panic across the country particularly in Dhaka, was a major reason for the high number of injuries during the earthquake on Friday. She m... Read More


Bangladesh secure massive lead after Taijul becomes Tigers' highest wicket taker in Test

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Bangladesh secured a lead of 367 runs at the end of the third day of the Dhaka Test against Ireland on Friday. After posting 476 in the first innings, Bangladesh finished the third ... Read More


Prof Yunus urges members of Armed Forces to ensure smooth, festive election

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said the upcoming national election, scheduled for February next year, will mark an important chapter in Bangladesh's democratic transitio... Read More


Prof Yunus expresses deep shock over earthquake casualties

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties reported from house collapses and other incidents triggered by earthquake in the countr... Read More


Fourth edition of Bay of Bengal Conversation begins in Dhaka Saturday

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) President Zillur Rahman on Friday formally announced the commencement of the fourth edition of its international conference, the Bay of Bengal Con... Read More


BNP leader Zahid urges urgent earthquake-safety steps for people

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- BNP senior leader Professor AZM Zahid Hossain on Friday said the government must take urgent and immediate steps to protect people from the risk of earthquakes. "After experiencing ... Read More