Dhaka: Prominent economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya has issued a warning that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics could result in the loss of up to 5.6 million jobs in Bangladesh. This revelation has spurred urgent discussi…
Dhaka: The country’s remittance inflow experienced a significant year-on-year growth of 20.3 percent, reaching $752 million in the first six days of May, as per the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) today. This marks a substantial increase …
Satkania: A mobile court in Satkania today fined two ice cream factories a total of Taka 2 lakh for producing ice cream and ice bars in unhygienic conditions and using unauthorized labels. The drive was conducted in the West Kathgarh area under the le…
Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved a proposal to purchase two crore litres of refined soybean oil to meet the country’s growing demand. The decision was made during the 20th meeting of the CCGP this year, which w…
Dhaka: A court here today framed charges against three people including former minister and veteran Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed in a case lodged for allegedly embezzling Taka 1.25 crore by misusing power. Judge Shamima Afroz of Dhaka Division Spe…
Dhaka: Prof. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane of the Department of Botany has been appointed as the Pro-Vice Chancellor (admin) of the University of Dhaka. With the approval of the President and Chancellor, he was appointed today under Article 13(1) of t…
Dhaka: Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal announced on Thursday that the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights will collaborate with UNICEF to ensure the protection of child rights in Bangladesh. A caucus will be created, consisting of chairpersons …
Dhaka: The Cyber Police Center (CPC) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an app and website developer on charges of illegally collecting and selling highly sensitive personal information of citizens. The arrestee Md. Arman Hoss…
Dhaka: Children in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will soon receive vaccination alerts through push notifications and SMS, ensuring comprehensive immunisation coverage. The DNCC administrator, Md Shafiqul Islam Khan, emphasized the use of these d…