UCBD launches Campus to Corporate
The Universal College Bangladesh has launched a new initiative, 鈥楥ampus to Corporate鈥�, to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
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HC orders list of Mogra encroachers, polluters
The High Court ordered to demarcate the Mogra river in Netrakona according to its main flow, prepare list of encroachers, polluters of the river and take action to evict them.
ULAB celebrates Sultana鈥檚 Dream
The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh on Monday organised a daylong programme celebrating 鈥楽ultana鈥檚 Dream鈥�, a famous sci-fi utopian novel rejoicing feminism by Rokeya聽Sakhawat聽Hossain, one of the earliest pioneers of Muslim women鈥檚 rights in the Indian subcontinent...
Putin orders 3-day truce聽in May
Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a truce with Ukraine on May 8-10 to coincide with Moscow鈥檚 World War II commemorations, drawing ire from Ukraine which demanded Moscow pause hostilities immediately.
Experts for bringing informal labour sector under regulations
Experts and sector people on Monday suggested that the informal labour sector should be brought under stronger governmental regulations...
BTRC approves Starlink
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has given initial approval to Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Bangladesh...
The 1991 storm that chose its victims
ON THE night of April 29, slipping inexorably into the 30th, 1991, I stood on the deck of the BNS Osman, a young officer clad in the ceremonial austerity of the Red Sea Rig. It was a moment of professional pride, for I had only recently earned my certificate of competency 鈥� a tangible symbol of merit in a tradition-bound service. I harboured quiet dreams of one day...
Critical moment for Bangladesh鈥檚 SDG journey
IN THE United Nations General Assembly of 2000, heads of member states signed the historic Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), committing to a set of measurable targets ranging from reducing extreme poverty and hunger to promoting gender equality and lowering maternal and child mortality by 2015. As a UN member state, Bangladesh made notable progress...
CA Yunus holds meeting with Consensus Commission members
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with the members of the National Consensus Commission at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Monday.
Farooki terms murder case against Iresh Zaker 鈥榙eeply troubling and disturbing鈥�
Bangladesh interim government cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Monday said the filing of a murder case against actor Iresh Zaker is 鈥榙eeply troubling and disturbing.鈥�
Ruediger 'must show respect to others' says Germany boss Voeller
Real Madrid defender Antonio Ruediger 鈥榟as to change and he knows it himself鈥�, Rudi Voeller, the German national team's sporting director said Monday, following the player's behaviour in the Spanish Cup final.
Professor Yunus approves Starlink鈥檚 license to operate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has officially approved the license for Starlink, the US-based satellite internet provider, to begin operations in Bangladesh, marking a significant step towards improving connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas.
People think interim govt still good answer: Yunus tells Al Jazeera
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the people of Bangladesh think that the interim government is still the 鈥榞ood answer鈥� for them but stressed that they will not go beyond June 2026 to hold the best election ever in the country.
Slot plots more Liverpool glory after Premier League triumph
Arne Slot says sky-high expectations at Liverpool will not allow for any let-up next season after they won the Premier League title in style.
442 women, girls faced violence in March: Mahila Parishad
A total of 442 women and girls were subjected to various forms of violence across the country in March alone...
Technical education not for producing carpenters: adviser
Education adviser to the interim government Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar has urged for a change in the pervasive belittling mindset about technical education, stressing that technical education should be integrated with mainstream education...
Three people killed in two road accidents in Savar
Three people were killed in two road accidents on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar on early Monday and on Sunday night...
Bangladesh agrees in principle to aid corridor for Rakhine: Touhid
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said Bangladesh agreed in principle to provide a humanitarian corridor to Rakhine in line with UN proposal.
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King
An Egyptian hero and living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has burnished his remarkable legacy at Anfield with one of the great all-time individual seasons to deliver the Premier League title.
Slot 'incredibly proud' as Liverpool celebrate record-equalling title
Arne Slot admitted he was 鈥榠ncredibly proud鈥� after leading Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th English title with a 5-1 rout of Tottenham at an ecstatic Anfield on Sunday.
Govt to establish two separate PSCs: Asif Mahmud
The government has decided to establish two separate Public Service Commissions, following discussions on delays and irregularities, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyian, adviser to local government, rural development and co-operatives and youth and sports ministries...
Formation of governing bodies of all non-govt edn instts suspended
The education ministry on Sunday suspended formation of the governing bodies and managing committees of all non-government educational institutions under the ministry across the country...
JnU students demand reform of PSC
A group of Jagannath University students on Sunday staged a demonstration on the campus demanding reform of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission...
GAU ranks top among Bangladesh鈥檚 agricultural universities
Gazipur Agricultural University has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position among Bangladesh鈥檚 agricultural universities in the Times Higher Education鈥檚 Asia University rankings 2025.
Imperious Liverpool smash Tottenham to win Premier League title
Liverpool demolished Tottenham 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title at an impassioned Anfield on Sunday, sealing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.
Nine killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd
A driver killed at least nine people when he plowed a vehicle through a crowd at a Filipino cultural celebration in Vancouver, police in the Canadian city said on Sunday...
Dhaka University wants to reduce its dependence on govt: VC
The vice-chancellor of Dhaka University professor Niaz Ahmed Khan said on Sunday that they wanted to reduce the university鈥檚 dependence on the government...
SAU pays tribute to Shere-e-Bangla
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University paid tribute to Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haq to mark his anniversary of death on Sunday...
Community engagement and gender sensitivity
POLICE legitimacy, the public鈥檚 confidence in law enforcement鈥檚 authority to act in the community鈥檚 best interest, is essential for building trust, fostering cooperation, and encouraging voluntary compliance with the law. It shapes citizens鈥� willingness to report crimes, support policing efforts, and uphold societal order. Rooted in procedural justice 鈥� transparency...
Informality trap
THE employment landscape of Bangladesh is highly concentrated towards the informal sector, accounting for 84.07 per cent of total employment, according to the Labour Force Survey (2023). The survey figured that informality is prevalent at a higher rate among women, with 95.7 per cent engaged in informal jobs and only 4.3 per cent in formal roles. Again, an...