Dhaka: The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) has declared a letter circulating on social media, claiming the nationalization of 104 private primary schools across the country, as fake and baseless. A notification was sent on January 27 fr…
Dhaka: A book titled ‘Bangladesher Somaj O Rajniti’ (Society and Politics of Bangladesh) authored by researcher, academic, and interim government’s adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan will be launched at 6 pm tomorrow at the capital’s Bishwo Shahitto K…
Charlotte: Blizzardlike conditions from a ‘bomb cyclone’ battered parts of the Carolinas on Saturday, bringing frigid temperatures to much of the East Coast. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Tennessee and Mississippi remained without power…
Chattogram: Workers and employees of Chattogram Port observed a strike for the second consecutive day on Sunday at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), protesting the government’s decision to lease the terminal to foreign firm DP World, disruptin…
Norway: Norway has renewed its support for Rohingya refugees with a contribution of USD 1 million to fund humanitarian assistance and protection services. The funding, part of Norway’s 2025-2026 support to UNHCR’s global budget, is crucial to ensuring…
Dhaka: A Dhaka court has approved the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) request to arrest former state minister for public administration, Farhad Hossain, in connection with a graft case. The order was passed by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judg…
Rangpur: Exploration activities have officially resumed at the Bhelamari field in Chhoto Paharpur village of Shanerhat union under Pirganj upazila, marking a significant development in the country’s mineral resources sector. This historic move comes s…
Rajshahi: As the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches, the election field has become highly charged due to intense campaigning by candidates in Rajshahi’s six constituencies as well as neighbouring seats. Determined to secure victo…
Taoyuan: The young woman breaks into a broad smile as she gets ready to mount the horse for her weekly ride. She laughs as the animal takes its first steps. ‘She was happy the first time she rode a horse,’ Hector Chen said, recalling their initial vis…