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First meeting held at DU on arranging next DUCSU election; VC attends

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Dhaka University held its first meeting on Thursday to prepare for the next Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, with the administration deciding to consult stu... Read More


Oli Ahmad congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on election as President

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr Col (retd) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram on Thursday congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on being elected as the 23rd president of Bangladesh.... Read More


Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Dhaka ranked 8th among the world's cities with the worst air quality on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 107 at 10:33 am. According to the AQI scale, ... Read More


Tk 10,000-crore refinance scheme for agriculture and rural credit formed

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a Tk 10,000-crore refinance scheme to boost agricultural production, generate employment, and ensure national food security. The three-year scheme ca... Read More


Polytechnic student stabbed dead by roommate in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, Aug. 20 -- A polytechnic student was stabbed to death allegedly by his roommate following a dispute over food and purchasing essentials in a mess in Jhenaidah town on Thursday evening. The... Read More


Dr Yunus congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on becoming 23rd President of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of the People'... Read More


MPs to elect President today after 35 years

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Voting in the presidential election is set to be held on Thursday after 35 years, with Members of Parliament to elect the country's 23rd President through an open ballot. The ballot... Read More


Wise Rahim appointed first MD of venture capital firm BSIC

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- up Investment Company (BSIC) PLC, a startup investment firm backed by 39 domestic banks, has appointed Wise Rahim as its first Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The app... Read More


Bangladesh plans new overseas job destinations, migrant workers' welfare

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government is set to undertake a series of programmes from fiscal 2026-27 to expand overseas employment, diversify labour markets, improve skills and strengthen welfare services ... Read More


DU Vice-Chancellor meets Prime Minister at Secretariat

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Thursday, according to a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office. ... Read More