January 22, 2025

Celebrated Italian Opera Singer Meets Prof Yunus in Davos

Davos: Celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in the Swiss city of Davos. Bocelli, a visually impaired opera singer, congratulated the …

Train Set to Operate on Jamuna Rail Bridge in February

Dhaka: The first-ever double line dual gauge railway bridge over the river Jamuna is scheduled to begin operations in the third week of February, according to an official familiar with the project. “The inaugural ceremony for the operation of trains o…

Voter List Updating Begins Across Bangladesh

Dhaka: Election Commission (EC) has launched voter list updating across the country from Monday. Bangladeshi citizens born on 1 January 2008 or before will be eligible to become new voters, a PID handout stated today.

According to Bangladesh Sangba…

DU Holds Preparatory Meeting for Ekushey February Observance

Dhaka: To observe the ‘Amar Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day’ smoothly and peacefully, a preparatory meeting was held today at Dhaka University (DU) with Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan in the chair. The meeting too…

CA Seeks Swiss Support for Carbon Retention Efforts in Sundarbans

Davos: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged Switzerland to support Bangladesh in its carbon retention efforts in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. He made this call during a meeting with Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazi…

Teesta River Dries Up Quickly Impacting Agriculture, Environment

Teesta: The fourth-largest river in Bangladesh, is drying up quickly due to a drastic fall of its water level during the current dry season, creating negative impacts on agriculture, communication, employment, and the environment. Currently, the river…

Mild Cold Wave Disrupts Daily Life in Northern Region

Rangpur: The sweeping mild cold wave coupled with chilly winds and dense layers of fog and clouds deteriorated the weather, affecting public life and forcing many people to stay indoors in the northern region today. Local residents said the sun remain…

Chief Adviser Invited to Attend World Governments Summit in UAE

Dubai: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been invited to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, which is set to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in February. The invitation was extended by Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid …