Dhaka: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today exempted seven pro-BNP lawyers from contempt of court charges that were brought against them for holding a press conference against two then-judges of the apex court and organizing a proces…
Dhaka: To boost data credibility and autonomy, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), conducted a three-day workshop titled “Strengthening the Independence of BBS: Pathways to …
DHAKA: Water cannons were spouted as Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner Boeing 787 landing gears touched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s (HSIA) taxiway marking the Africa’s largest carrier’s official entry into Bangladesh today. The inaugural f…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy director general Syed Jamil Ahmed announced that the decision to halt the play “Nityopuran,” performed by theatre troupe Desh Natak, was made to ensure the audience’s safety. The interruption occurred after agitato…
Dhaka: Eminent writer, academic, and public intellectual Professor Dr. Salimullah Khan has voiced concerns over what he describes as persistent efforts to undermine the heroism displayed by students and citizens during the July-August mass uprising. H…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted mainly dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours beginning from 9 this morning. “Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country,” it said. Sea…
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has decided to form a committee to find a way out for speeding up the trade settlement cycle. The commission took the decision at a meeting with stakeholders at BSEC on Saturday, said a p…
Gaibandha: Civil Surgeon Dr. Kaniz Sabiha has assured the public that there is no reason for concern regarding the safety of the HPV vaccine. “HPV vaccine is tested and it is very safe so there is no possibility of being sick after taking the vaccine,…
Rajshahi: Rajshahi district got a female Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate for the first time in its 254-year history since 1769. Afia Akhter joined Rajshahi as the 127th DC today. Prior to her new assignment, she was zonal Settlement O…
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