Dhaka: The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI), in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has mandated the integration of a digital data entry system, the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability Plus (…
Dhaka: A farmer died after being electrocuted while connecting an electric irrigation pump to water his farmland in Bhurungamari upazila of the district on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Ashraful Alam, 45, son of late Gonjer Ali A…
Beijing: Chinese Valentine’s Day is about much more than flowers and chocolates. Known as Qixi, the ancient festival combines romance with legends, prayers and traditional cultural practices that continue to be observed today.
According to United Ne…
Dhaka: Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) today conducted a dengue prevention drive in the city, focusing on mosquito breeding grounds, littering, and the improper storage of construction materials on roads. The drive, spearheaded by CCC Executive Magi…
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh is set to roll out a series of strategic programmes from the fiscal year 2026-27 aimed at expanding overseas employment opportunities, diversifying labour markets, enhancing skills, and bolstering welfare services f…
Dhaka: All activities related to the biennial election 2026 of the board of directors of the Khulna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have been suspended as a writ petition is pending before the High Court Division. The decision was announced in…
Dhaka: Voting in the presidential election is set to occur on Thursday after a 35-year hiatus, as Members of Parliament gather to elect the nation’s 23rd President through an open ballot. The balloting is scheduled to take place in the session chamber…
Dhaka: President of Bangladesh Gono Forum and architect of the country’s constitution, Dr. Kamal Hossain, has extended his congratulations to the newly elected president of Bangladesh, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. In his message, Dr. Kamal emphasized …
Dhaka: Dhaka ranked 8th among the world’s cities with the worst air quality on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 107 at 10:33 am. According to United News of Bangladesh, the city’s air quality was classified as ‘Unhealthy…