South Point School launches English medium section
South Point School and College, Baridhara has officially launched an International English Medium Section following British curriculum recently.
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SC adjourns hearing in govt鈥檚 plea to stay HC order
The Appellate Division on Tuesday adjourned for one week a hearing in the government鈥檚 plea seeking a stay on the High Court order that had halted the construction of the elevated expressway extension through Panthakunja Park and Hatirjheel in Dhaka.
Women leaders for steps to prevent聽 untoward incidents during Puja
Women鈥檚 rights activists on Tuesday urged the government to take effective measures against any untoward incidents centring on Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindus.
Complaint filed against JP chair GM Quader, 167 others
A complaint was filed on Tuesday against Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader, secretary general Shamim Haider Patwary, and 166 party activists accusing them of attacking Gono Odhikar Parishad leaders and activists and its affiliated bodies.
Nahid for trial commitment in election manifestoes
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday urged all political parties to include a clear commitment in their election manifestos to continue the trials of those responsible for crimes against humanity during the July 2024 mass uprising.
BMU vows to foster doctors with compassion, ethics
The vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University, Professor Md Shahinul Alam, reaffirmed the institution鈥檚 core mission to produce healthcare professionals who prioritise compassion and human values alongside scientific excellence.
Patients suffer as ICU, key equipment remain unused amid staff shortage
Sirajganj Shaheed M Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital has long been failing its service seekers, as much of its modern machines lie unpacked, while its intensive care unit has not been unlocked ever since it was set up five years ago.
Russian House聽hosts photo聽exhibition
A daylong solo exhibition showcasing photographs by Russian photojournalist Andrei Stenin was held at the Russian House in Dhaka to observe the International Day of Journalists鈥� Solidarity.
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup
Spinner Nasum Ahmed produced a miserly spell to help Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs on Tuesday and keep their Asia Cup hopes alive.
World Ozone Day 2025 observed
Bangladesh joined the global community on Tuesday in observing World Ozone Day with a series of events, including a rally, a discussion meeting, and an award ceremony, all centred on this year鈥檚 theme: 鈥楩rom science to global action鈥�.
Unemployment聽not reaching danger level: Salehuddin
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday ruled out that unemployment had reached a danger level, observing that employment generation was always challenging.
Tarique flags risks with LDC graduation
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chair Tarique Rahman has raised concerns over potential economic challenges as Bangladesh prepares to graduate from the UN Least Developed Countries category in November 2026.
Govt issues 12 directives for dengue care
The Directorate General of Health Services on Tuesday issued a 12-point directive asking hospitals to prioritise dengue treatment as hospitalisations and deaths from the infection were rising across the country.
Modified covered vans pose risk to road safety
Covered vans which mostly are modified beyond allowed limits have posed a serious risk to road safety as such goods-carrying vehicles are often involved in fatal road accidents across Bangladesh, said experts, campaigners and transport worker leaders.
2010 edn policy left unfulfilled
With the major recommendations of the National Education Policy 2010 left unimplemented in the past 15 years, the interim government is now planning to reform the policy.
Prof AQM Mohsen joins United Medical College Hospital
Professor AQM Mohsen joined United Medical College Hospital in Dhaka as the director of gastroenterology and liver transplant department on Monday.
Drug cheats put India Olympic bid and careers at risk
Indian sport is battling to shake off its reputation for being one of the world鈥檚 worst doping offenders as the country pushes an ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Fixtures for Windies series confirmed
The schedule of the forthcoming white-ball series between the Bangladesh national cricket team and their West Indies counterpart has been confirmed by West Indies Cricket Board on Tuesday.聽
Bangladesh to train in Malaysia
Bangladesh men鈥檚 under-21 hockey team will leave home on September 23 for Malaysia for a week-long training camp ahead of the 2025 FIH Hockey Men鈥檚 Junior World Cup.
NCL T20 postponed due to poor weather聽
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday postponed the second edition of the National Cricket League T20 for an indefinite period due to inclement weather.
Community Bank supports icddr,b to raise HPV awareness
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC extended its support to icddr,b for a project titled 鈥楢wareness, acceptance and barriers check by immunising Human Papillomavirus vaccine among female police staff to prevent cervical cancer in Bangladesh.鈥�
Stock market shows recovery as investors return: DSE chairman
Dhaka Stock Exchange chairman Mominul Islam on Tuesday described the country鈥檚 stock market outlook as encouraging, saying that the market has begun to recover as investors are gradually returning.
NBR unveils 10-yr strategy to boost revenue
The National Board of Revenue has stressed the need for sustained reforms and strengthened institutional capacity to boost Bangladesh鈥檚 domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) even as the country has achieved notable progress through comprehensive tax reforms.
37 companies to export hilsa to India
The government has given approval to 37 Bangladeshi companies to export a total of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja,聽the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.
BB executive director Mezbaul Haque resigns
Bangladesh Bank executive director Md Mezbaul Haque resigned on Tuesday citing personal reasons.
BB to appoint administrators to 5 weak banks
Bangladesh Bank has decided to appoint temporary administrators to each of the five struggling Shariah-based banks as part of its plan to merge them into a single entity under the Bank Resolution Ordinance.
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel export to EU sees 7pc growth in July
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union experienced a noticeable slowdown in July 2025 following a strong rebound in June.
Banks allowed to reschedule bad loans for 10 years
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday allowed banks to extend special rescheduling, restructuring, and exit facilities to borrowers who defaulted due to circumstances beyond their control, aiming to revive viable enterprises, protect depositors, and reduce stress in the financial sector.
Trump bringing $15b lawsuit against NYT
US president Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times on Monday, accusing the outlet of a 鈥榙ecades-long pattern鈥� of smears driven by feelings of 鈥榓ctual malice.鈥�
Man killed over drug trade dispute at Adabor
A man died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday after he was allegedly hacked by his rivals due to a dispute over control of the drug trade in the capital鈥檚 Adabar.