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Secondary schools, colleges to reopen April 28 amid heat wave

Dhaka, April 25 -- Secondary schools and colleges which were closed due to heat wave condition will reopen across the country on April 28 (Sunday). However, daily assemblies at these institutions wil... Read More


BNP blames govt's 'destructive' policy for environmental degradation

Dhaka, April 25 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday accused the Awami League government of pursuing a 'destructive' development policy in the name of development, causi... Read More


19 dengue patients hospitalized in 24hrs

Dhaka, April 25 -- No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Thursday evening, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). 11 dengue patients ho... Read More


Collaboration is vital for addressing climate change, achieving adaptation goals: Environment Secretary

Dhaka, April 25 -- Environment Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed said collaboration and coordination are keys to effectively addressing climate change impacts and achieving adaptat... Read More


Farmer dies from electrocution in Meherpur

Meherpur, April 25 -- A farmer died due from electrocution at Debipur village in Gangni upazila of Meherpur on Thursday. The deceased was Abdul Hannan,75, of Debipur village. Local UP member Hirok A... Read More


Sajek road crash: BRTA to provide families of deceased Tk 5 lakh each

Khagrachhari, April 25 -- Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will provide a compensation of Tk 5 lakh to each of the family of the victims who lost their lives in an accident in Rangamat's Saj... Read More


Cuet closed as tensions flare over 2 students' death in road crash

Chattogram, April 25 -- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) was declared closed for an indefinite period on Thursday as students burst into protests demanding road safety after ... Read More


JnU to continue virtual classes

Dhaka, April 25 -- Due to the heat wave, the Jagannath University administration has decided to continue online classes until further notice. No examinations will be held during the period, said a ci... Read More


National Heart Foundation calls for increased tobacco taxes in budget

Dhaka, April 25 -- The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh and Platform Doctors Foundation have called for raising the prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 202... Read More


Seheli Sabrin made next Consul General of Bangladesh Consulate in Florida

Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has appointed Seheli Sabrin, Director General (public diplomacy wing) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Consul General of Bangladesh Consulate in Florida, USA. ... Read More