Dhaka: Prof. Abdus Salam of the Department of Chemistry has officially assumed the role of Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) at the University of Dhaka (DU). The government appointed him to the position on April 13, with the approval of the President an…
Dhaka: Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad has urged Hajj team members to provide their services to brighten the government’s image and ensure the welfare of the pilgrims during the holy Hajj. He made the call while address…
Bhola: A nationwide 58-day ban on all types of fishing in Bangladesh’s waters of the Bay of Bengal came into effect from midnight on Tuesday, April 14, and will continue until midnight on June 11. The annual restriction aims to support marine biodiver…
Dhaka: Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury asserted that a complete understanding of any nation can be derived from its cultural practices, emphasizing that culture is the essence of a nation’s identity. “Bangla culture is far richer than th…
Dhaka: Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, expressed strong criticism today, describing the Tipaimukh Dam on the Barak River in Manipur, India, as a ‘disaster’ initiated by Bangladesh itself. The Speaker highlighted that the dam, pro…
Dhaka: The government has implemented a 58-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal starting from midnight, aiming to protect marine biodiversity and facilitate the breeding and production of approximately 475 fish species. This ban will be in effect from…
Kuakata: A dead mother olive ridley sea turtle, weighing about 40 kilograms, was found washed ashore on Kuakata sea beach early Wednesday morning, raising concerns among environmentalists and local residents. The turtle was discovered around 6:00 am n…
Dhaka: Students and their guardians expressed delight as the primary scholarship examinations were reintroduced, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced. The reestablishment of these exams marks a significant step in the g…
Dhaka: A five-member high-level delegation from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today paid a courtesy call on Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain (MP) to discuss social protection in Banglad…