Bangladesh

MBBS admission test results for academic session 2020-21 published

The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) today published the results of MBBS admission test for academic session 2020-21.
4 April 2021, 14:31 PM

Climate change set to emerge as key point of US-Bangladesh relationship

Experts on international relations have depicted more consistent and deeper engagement between Dhaka and Washington under the Biden Administration, with cooperation in the global fight against climate change presenting the most obvious point of cooperation between the two countries.
4 April 2021, 14:16 PM

Launch capsize in Shitalakkhya river: 5 bodies recovered, rescue operation underway

The bodies of five women have been recovered so far after a Munshiganj-bound launch, carrying over 50 passengers, capsized in the Shitalakkhya river in Narayanganj this evening.
4 April 2021, 13:38 PM

MBBS admission test result will be published this evening

The result of the admission test for MBBS will be published this evening.
4 April 2021, 11:56 AM

Police forced to open fire to save themselves during Hefajat mayhem: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today told the parliament that all those involved in the Hefajat mayhem in different parts of the country from March 26 to 28 have been identified and will be brought to justice.
4 April 2021, 11:35 AM

CNG-run auto rickshaws, vehicles under ridesharing services can’t run during 7-day restrictions

CNG-run auto rickshaws and vehicles operating under ridesharing services will come under the 7-day restrictions imposed by the government, starting tomorrow.
4 April 2021, 10:09 AM

Ekushey Boi Mela to remain open 12pm-5pm during lockdown

Ekushey Boi Mela 2021 will remain open from 12pm to 5pm daily during the lockdown declared by the government that starts tomorrow.
4 April 2021, 08:33 AM

Awami League MP Aslamul Hoque passes away

Aslamul Hoque, an Awami League lawmaker from Dhaka-14, died at Square Hospitals today. He was 61.
4 April 2021, 07:17 AM

Lokman Hossain made Health Services Division secretary

Lokman Hossain Miah, secretary to the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, has been appointed as secretary to the Health Services Division under the health ministry.
4 April 2021, 07:13 AM

Public transport services to be suspended during lockdown: Obaidul Quader

Public transport services will be suspended from tomorrow, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
4 April 2021, 06:33 AM

Amid Covid-19 surge, Sujanagar municipality election being held

Election in Pabna’s Sujanagar municipality began this morning amid risk of Covid-19 spread.
4 April 2021, 05:27 AM

Hefajat mayhem: Brahmanbaria municipality suspends all activities

The authority of Brahmanbaria municipality has suspended all activities for indefinite period due to the severe damages caused by Hefajat-e-Islam activists and supporters.
3 April 2021, 15:25 PM

199 women, 153 girls subjected to violence last month: Mahila Parishad

Some 199 women and 153 girls were subjected to different forms of violence in March this year in the country, says a report of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad.
3 April 2021, 13:01 PM

People leaving Dhaka after announcement of lockdown

Many people are leaving Dhaka and thronged to the inter-district bus terminals and Sadarghat launch terminal in the city, after the news of possible lockdown from Monday was published in the media today, as they think once the lockdown is imposed it would be extended.
3 April 2021, 12:34 PM

Passenger trains won't operate during lockdown: railways minister

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan today said they will not operate passenger trains once lockdown is imposed.
3 April 2021, 12:08 PM

Tomorrow’s professional MBBS final exams postponed

All professional final examinations of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) under the Dhaka University-affiliated medical colleges have been postponed.
3 April 2021, 08:13 AM

Bill to increase number of child daycare centres placed in JS

Child Daycare Centre Bill-2021 was placed in the parliament today to support the children of working women.
3 April 2021, 07:51 AM

Washington DC mayor declares March 26 as ‘Bangladesh Day’

The mayor of Washington DC has declared March 26, the Independence Day of Bangladesh, as "Bangladesh Day."
3 April 2021, 05:52 AM

Publication of 'Pracheer Periye' announced on Autism Awareness Day

Autism expert and Shuchona Foundation Chair Saima Wazed Hossain today announced the publication of "Pracheer Periye," the Bangla translation of Dr Stephen Shore's book "Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome”.
2 April 2021, 13:23 PM

India hopes Bangladesh will address Hefajat’s violent protests during recent Modi visit

Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi expressed confidence that the Bangladesh government would address the challenges posed by protests of Hefajat-e-Islam during and after the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2 April 2021, 13:06 PM