Dhaka: The deadline for submitting applications for the recruitment of data collectors and supervisors under the Department of Social Services’ “Family Card” implementation program has been extended until 12 noon on July 28. This extension comes in re…
Dhaka: A court here today sentenced a young man to death for murdering a woman and looting her jewelry in Rupganj of Narayanganj district. The condemned convict, Rubel Mia, 35, is the son of Liton Mia of Uttar Panchani area under Uttar Matlab Police S…
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to visit the districts of Rangpur and Thakurgaon on July 27 and 28. His itinerary includes several official engagements aimed at promoting local de…
Dhaka: Bangladesh will need about USD 421 billion in extra funding over the next five years to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new government assessment unveiled on Sunday at a national workshop in Dhaka.
According to Un…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) would seek appointment of the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad to discuss the Presidential election schedule, said EC senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Sunday. ‘As per tradition, the Chief Election Commissioner meets th…
Dhaka: Six people, including four firefighters, suffered injuries after a fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in the Padma intersection area of Hemayetpur in Savar early Sunday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the blaze erupted shortly a…
Dhaka: Forty young human rights fellows from across Bangladesh graduated from the fellowship programme, marking their transition from learners to community advocates committed to protecting rights and advancing SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong ins…
Dhaka: Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) has announced a proposed budget of Taka 5,102 crore 35 lakh and eight thousands for the 2026-27 fiscal year, prioritizing urban development, infrastructure expansion, safe water supply, environmental improvement,…
Bandarban: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued six tourists alive after a boat carrying seven passengers capsized in the Sangu River at Boropathor area under Thanchi upazila of Bandarban. A coordinated rescue operation, led by the BGB, is underway t…