Geneva: The United Nations has issued a stern warning that South Sudan is facing a significant threat of reverting to full-scale war if urgent measures are not implemented to halt ongoing violence, human rights abuses, and entrenched impunity. This al…
Sylhet: A police officer was killed after being run over by a truck on the Sylhet-Tamabil highway in Sylhet on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3 pm in the Dorbost area of Jaintiapur upazila.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the…
Chandpur: The government has announced a two-month prohibition on fishing activities in the Padma and Meghna rivers, effective from Saturday midnight, in a bid to enhance hilsa production and safeguard jatka. The ban, which affects the catching, sale,…
Barishal: Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Friday said the government will ensure the highest level of media freedom by clearly defining the scope of accountability through consultations with journalists and all relevant stakeholders. ‘The a…
Dhaka: For decades, Bangladeshi migrant workers have been known for their resilience and hard work in foreign lands. But in an increasingly competitive global labour market, physical endurance alone is no longer enough. Communication is fast becoming …
Dhaka: President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune has extended his congratulations to Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman. In a goodwill message, President Tebboune commended Prime Minister Rahman on his recent election victory, e…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated Rezaul Karim Badsha as its candidate for the by-election to Bogura-6, the seat vacated by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, now prime minister, party sources said. Rezaul Karim Badsha is currently ser…
Dhaka: A cabinet meeting was held in the conference room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here today. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the meeting, as confirmed by Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly.
According to…
Chawkbazar: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) arranged an induction training programme today for the newly recruited scientists and officers. The training workshop took place in the conference room of the Tr…