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DHAKA : The government has started a month-long campaign with the aim of keeping the public places cent percent smoking-free. An advertisement created as part of the campaign titled ‘Cent Percent Smoking-Free Public Places’ with the technical support of ‘Vital...

DHAKA : Law adviser to the interim government Dr Asif Nazrul has said that there should be no distance or misunderstanding between the BNP and the student leaders or the forces of the mass uprising. “We have seen some evidence...

23rd Founding Anniversary of Daffodil International University was observed with day long gala events with great enthusiasm and in a colorful manner & festive mood at university campus at Birulia, Savar, Dhaka on Sunday. To mark the Founding Anniversary...

In a move aimed at modernising the appearance of law enforcement agencies, the government has unveiled new uniforms for the police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Ansar. After a meeting of the Law and Order Committee at the Secretariat on...

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has showcased remarkable resilience, achieving a 5% growth in deposits year-on-year as of December 2024. Despite challenges in the banking sector, the bank has firmly established its position as a trusted institution among depositors and investors. The...

Anisul Huq, former law minister, Salman F Rahman, private industry affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina; and Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former ICT state minister; and 13 others were shown arrested on Monday in new different cases. Dhaka Chief...

ICALDRC Linguistics Unit of Dhaka University conferred “International Creative Arts Award 2024” to Dr. Md. Jobaer Alam for his unique contribution in Teaching & Journalism development. Discussion on “Impact of Language & Literature on Enriching Minds and Inspiring Lives...

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports hit an impressive $38.48 billion in 2024, showcasing the sector’s ongoing success. The European Union remained the largest market, accounting for 50.34% of total RMG exports, valued at $19.37 billion. The United States followed with $7.2...

Ferry services on the Aricha-Kazirhat route resumed at 9:30am on Friday, following a six-hour suspension caused by dense fog that had severely impacted visibility. The fog, which started to intensify around midnight, reached its peak at 3:30am, completely enveloping the...

A fire broke out in a seven-storey building in Dhakas’s Hazaribagh on Friday. The blaze started on the fifth floor, in a leather warehouse, at approximately 2:14pm, said Shahjahan Sikder, deputy assistant director of the fire service. Six firefighting units are...