University students to be vaccinated so that dorms can reopen: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) yesterday decided to vaccinate university students as soon as possible so that their dormitories could be reopened.
1 June 2021, 18:30 PM

Bangladesh Air Force gets new Air Marshal

Air Vice Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been promoted to the post of Air Marshal for Bangladesh Air Force.
1 June 2021, 17:49 PM

DU decides on in-person final exams from July 1 if Covid-19 situation remains same

The Dhaka University authorities have decided to hold in-person final examinations of all academic years from July 1 by maintaining Covid-19 health guidelines. This decision will remain in action if the Covid-19 situation in the country remains the same as it is now.
1 June 2021, 15:07 PM

2nd set of metro rail coaches reach Dhaka

The second set of metro rail coaches reached Dhaka today, marking yet another major development in the country's first ever metro rail project.
1 June 2021, 14:48 PM

Ecnec rejects Tk 17,290 crore primary school meal project

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) today turned down a Tk 17,290.23 crore project designed to provide 'Khichuri' or other food items as midday meals to primary school students.
1 June 2021, 13:10 PM

Locals, repairing embankment in Koyra, throw mud at MP when he arrives

Agitated locals threw mud and chunks of soil at Khulna-6 (Paikgachha-Koyra) constituency lawmaker Md Akhtaruzzaman when he went to visit the Cyclone Yaas affected area today.
1 June 2021, 12:28 PM

Parliament’s budget session set to begin tomorrow

Budget session of the current Parliament will begin tomorrow (Wednesday) to approve the national budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
1 June 2021, 10:51 AM

DU Professor Md Imdadul made JnU VC

Professor Md Imdadul Hoque of Dhaka University’s botany department has been made the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Jagannath University (JnU).
1 June 2021, 09:58 AM

Dhaka-bound cargo flight diverted to Ctg; several flights delayed due to rough weather

A cargo flight, which was scheduled to land at Dhaka Airport, was diverted to Chittagong airport due to stormy weather with torrential rain this morning.
1 June 2021, 09:41 AM

'Unable to afford food': freelancer in Rajshahi wrote on Facebook before death

A freelancer's body was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his Rajshahi home today around 5:00am.
1 June 2021, 09:10 AM

Morning rain leaves Dhaka streets waterlogged; showers to continue till Wednesday

Torrential rainfall today left several parts of Dhaka city in knee-deep to waist-deep water, disrupting public movement.
1 June 2021, 07:11 AM

DNCC to outsource anti-mosquito drive on pilot basis in the city

Dhaka North City Corporation is going to hire a third-party for anti-mosquito drive for the first time in specific areas of the city.
1 June 2021, 06:55 AM

Bangladeshi woman’s body found from bordering region in India

Indian police yesterday recovered a Bangladeshi woman’s body from Daulatpur border region of India.
31 May 2021, 15:46 PM

Cyclone Yaas: 727 km rural roads damaged in Patuakhali

In total, 727.81 km of rural roads, including three bridges and three culverts, were damaged in Patuakhali due to the storm triggered by Cyclone Yaas.
31 May 2021, 11:10 AM

Doctor found dead at home in Dhaka’s Kalabagan

Police recovered the body of a doctor from her house in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area this afternoon.
31 May 2021, 10:13 AM

Local administration can declare lockdown: Cabinet secretary

Local administration, civil surgeon and local representative can jointly declare lockdown in an entire district or in a particular place if Covid-19 situation turns serious there.
31 May 2021, 09:09 AM

Bangladeshi construction worker killed in lightning strike in Malaysia

A Bangladeshi worker was killed after he was hit by lightning while working at a construction site on May 28 in Malaysian city of Johor Bahru.
31 May 2021, 07:58 AM

Dr Mashiur appointed National University VC

Professor Dr Mashiur Rahman of sociology department of Dhaka University has been appointed National University (NU) vice-chancellor for four years.
30 May 2021, 14:49 PM

Foreign minister advises precaution after quakes jolt Sylhet

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today called for precaution instead of panicking after a series of mild quakes were felt in the northeastern district.
30 May 2021, 12:22 PM

Financial assistance to Sri Lanka: Bangladesh’s economic rise lauded by Indian media

The Indian media has applauded Bangladesh’s currency swap with Sri Lanka this past week, claiming that Dhaka has started to showcase its economic rise and forge deeper ties with its neighbours.
30 May 2021, 11:48 AM