Dhaka:A new playground for children and adolescents will be established within a month on the land previously occupied by an illegal settlement in the Faridabad IG Gate area under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), according to DSCC Administrato…
Rajshahi:Production has resumed at several state-owned factories that had been closed for years as part of a government initiative to revitalize idle industrial assets through public-private partnerships (PPP).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangst…
Dhaka:The World Sight Day 2026 is being observed across Bangladesh, as well as globally, with a focus on promoting accessible and affordable eye care for all. This annual event, held on the second Thursday of October, aims to draw attention to issues …
Dhaka:Recent research has indicated that vitamin D2 supplements may unexpectedly lower levels of vitamin D3, which is naturally produced in the skin upon sunlight exposure. While both forms of vitamin D are often thought to be interchangeable, evidenc…
Dhaka:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a $100 million loan to the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to enhance access to affordable, disaster-resilient housing for approximately 40,000 low- and middle-income families in Bangladesh.
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Dhaka:Australia and BRAC have entered into a new AUD 18 million (Tk 155 crore) agreement to aid Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed by Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle and BRAC Executive Director…
Dhaka:A fire erupted in an air-conditioned bus at the Mohakhali bus terminal on Thursday afternoon.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the fire started in the bus’s air-conditioning system after it arrived from Sherpur around 1:32 p.m. Anwarul …
Dhaka:Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration Affairs, Md Ismail Zabihullah, emphasized the importance of a whole-of-government approach to leveraging the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the ‘AI and Innovation Dialogue’….
Shyampur:A slum in the IG Gate area of Shyampur, identified by police as a major drug peddling hub, has been evicted in a three-day operation with police assistance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Dhaka South City Corporation, with su…