Swadhinata Padak: Govt picks 9 persons, 1 organisation

The government has finalised the names of nine noted personalities and one organisation to be honoured with the Swadhinata Padak-2021 in recognition of their outstanding contribution at the national level.
7 March 2021, 13:30 PM

Bangabandhu’s March 7 speech is the real declaration of independence: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the real declaration of the country's independence.
7 March 2021, 10:45 AM

337 govt officials promoted to deputy secretaries

The government has promoted 337 officials to the rank of deputy secretary.
7 March 2021, 09:55 AM

Bangladeshis annually waste more than one crore tonne of food: UNEP

On average, a Bangladeshi annually wastes 65 kg food at home, according to Food Waste Index Report 2021 by the Nairobi-based United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
7 March 2021, 07:49 AM

Historic 7th March: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the historic March 7.
7 March 2021, 05:13 AM

2 killed, 8 critically injured in Cox’s Bazar road accident

At least two persons were killed and eight were critically injured when a cement-carrying truck rammed into several pedestrians and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Kolatoli in Cox’s Bazar last night.
6 March 2021, 19:17 PM

49,924 female migrant workers return home from 21 countries amid Covid-19 pandemic: Brac migration programme

About 49,924 female migrant workers returned home from 21 countries amid the coronavirus pandemic, Brac Migration Programme said.
6 March 2021, 15:55 PM

Little wheels, indomitable spirit

The small, improvised three-wheeler on a busy Dhaka street and its buff rider are sure to turn heads.
6 March 2021, 14:40 PM

Editors' Council calls for immediate review of Digital Security Act

The Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) today demanded that steps be taken immediately to follow-up on the law minister’s assurance that the Digital Security Act would be reviewed.
6 March 2021, 13:53 PM

Nation to observe historic March 7 tomorrow

The nation is set to observe the historic March 7 tomorrow, commemorating the landmark speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- considered an indirect declaration of the country’s independence in 1971.
6 March 2021, 13:13 PM

Kalimullah’s comments on education minister and probe committee unexpected: UGC

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur Vice-Chancellor Prof Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah’s comments on the education minister and the probe committee that investigated allegations of corruption against him are unexpected from a man of his stature, said the University Grants Commission in a statement today.
6 March 2021, 12:44 PM

Book on Bangabandhu’s March 7 speech published in all UN official languages

Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to UNESCO and Bangladesh Embassy in Paris have published -- in UN’s six official languages -- a book on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech.
6 March 2021, 09:56 AM

Kishore doing better today; no particular improvement in ear injury

Cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore is doing better than the last couple of days, following bail.
6 March 2021, 06:32 AM

Sheikh Hasina named among top 3 inspirational women leaders in Commonwealth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named among the top three inspirational women leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership during Covid-19 pandemic in the Commonwealth, Bangladesh High Commission in London said in a statement today.
6 March 2021, 04:49 AM

NU online application process to begin June 8, classes from July 28

The online application process for admission to the first-year honours programmes of National University for the 2020-2021 academic sessions will begin from June 8 and will continue till June 22.
5 March 2021, 17:16 PM

3rd Dash-8 aircraft reaches Dhaka

The third Dash-8 aircraft purchased from Canada reached Dhaka this afternoon.
5 March 2021, 16:13 PM

India pleased with Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status

India today expressed happiness about Bangladesh’s graduation from the status of Least Developed Countries (LDC) and promised to continue support to the country’s development efforts.
5 March 2021, 14:35 PM

7 detained earlier under DSA and ICT Act demand abolition, amendment of acts

Seven citizens who had earlier been detained under the Digital Security Act and ICT Act today demanded a judicial probe into the alleged torture of writer Mushtaq Ahmed and cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore in custody and the trial of responsible law enforcement members.
5 March 2021, 13:07 PM

Joy Bangla Concert to be back in 2022: Radwan Mujib Siddiq

The popular Joy Bangla Concert will return in 2022 after it was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Bangabandhu’s grandson Radwan Mujib Siddiq in a Facebook post yesterday.
5 March 2021, 10:06 AM

Bangladesh elected Council member of Int'l Seabed Authority

Bangladesh has been elected member of the Council of International Seabed Authority for a four-year term from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024.
5 March 2021, 07:57 AM