Dhaka: The Australian Education Expo 2026 was held in Dhaka on Saturday, bringing together leading Australian universities and prospective students under one roof. The event provided aspiring students with valuable insights into higher education oppor…
Dhaka: Bangladesh should prioritise distributed renewable energy, including rooftop solar and battery storage, to reduce dependence on imported fuels and strengthen energy security, Coordinator of the Distributed Renewable Energy Platform (DREP) Khond…
Dhaka: A 40-year-old housewife died from electrocution at Asannagar village in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga district on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Shaharon Khatun, wife of Masud Hossain of Asannagar village.
According to United…
Dhaka: Bangladesh continues to rely on other countries and international bodies for its development even as other developing nations advance by harnessing their own strength, Prof Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, former special assistant to the chief adviser of…
Dhaka: Fire Service and Civil Defence may itself suffer damage if a major earthquake measuring 7 or above hits Dhaka, making simultaneous rescue operations at multiple locations difficult, its Director General Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal sa…
Dhaka: Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today said that green chili prices are expected to return to a tolerable level within the next two to five days as the government begins imports from tomorrow to boost market supply. “The import of g…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced its key policy rate (repo rate) by 50 basis points to 9.50 percent from 10 percent, aiming to boost private sector credit flow, spur investment, and accelerate economic recovery and employment generation. T…
Dhaka: Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his wife and mother-in-law in the capital’s Kalabagan area following a family dispute. Md. Hridoy, also known as Shipon, 30, was apprehended hours after the incident, while police also recovered …
Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today announced that the government aims to increase the tourism sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 6-7 percent. This initiative is part of a broader effort t…