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Dhaka categorically rejects Indian remarks on minority in Bangladesh

DHAKA : Bangladesh today categorically rejects the recent comments made by the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the situation of the minority communities in Bangladesh. “The Government of Bangladesh categorically rejects any inaccurate, exaggerated, or...

Dr Mujeri, Dr Haque join PKSF General Body

Dr Mustafa K Mujeri, a distinguished economist and the Executive Director of the Institute for Inclusive Finance and Development (InM), and Dr A K Enamul Haque, Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), have joined the...

Australia Alumni Association Bangladesh holds AGM, election

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 of the Australia Alumni Association Bangladesh (AAAB) and the election of its Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term was held on 27 December at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka, a press release said. The...

Nari Maitree praises tobacco control ordinance approval

Nari Maitree has congratulated the Interim Government for approving the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, describing it as a significant step toward protecting public health. Following the approval of the ordinance at the latest...

Govt makes every effort to ensure quality, accuracy in textbooks: Abrar

DHAKA : Education Adviser Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today said the government has made every effort to provide quality and accurate textbooks to students. “Despite various obstacles and pressures, there has been no shortfall in fulfilling this responsibility,” he...

Degree is not just for job, but a commitment to nation and nature: Rizwana

 DHAKA : Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the primary goal of earning a degree should not be limited to securing a high salary or attractive benefits. "Rather, the new generation...

Tobacco law amendment a ‘historic step’ for health: NHF

National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh has welcomed the interim government’s approval of the draft Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, calling it a historic step toward strengthening public health protection in the country, a press release...

Diabetics advised on safe fasting during Ramadan

People with diabetes can observe fasting during Ramadan safely by following certain guidelines and taking proper prior preparation. Diabetic patients are advised to consult a physician at least two to three months before the start of Ramadan to adjust...

NSU CLR hosts seminar on Bangladesh’s democratic uprising

North South University’s (NSU) Center for Legal Research, a research wing of the Department of Law, NSU, hosts a seminar on ‘Bangladesh Uprising and the Law and Politics of Democratic Rule in the Postcolonial World’ on 24 December 2025,...

J-DRUM installed at Dhaka waste station, boosting efficiency

Japan Clean System Co., Ltd. (JCS) with the support of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has successfully installed its innovative waste compression and storage system, J-DRUM, at the Arambag Secondary Transfer Station (STS) in Mirpur, Dhaka. The system commenced...
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President to administer oath of cabinet at JS South Plaza on Tuesday

DHAKA : President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the new cabinet members at the South Plaza of...
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