Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) found that native koi fish contain higher levels of microplastics than four other indigenous freshwater species. Led by Professor Dr. Md. Shahjahan of BAU’s Department of Fisheries Management, the study examined koi, bata, meni, gulsha Continue Reading
By Stalin Sarkar “Bravo, Bangladesh… Yet never to bow its head.” — Sukanta Bhattacharya Echoing the poet’s resolve, Bangladesh has delivered a strong message to India in protest against Sheikh Hasina’s virtual conference in Delhi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ message to South Block has been described as a rebuke to what the article Continue Reading
The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be released on Monday, August 10. Students will be able to access their results through the education boards’ websites and via SMS on mobile phones. The information was announced in a press release signed by Abdullah Shibli Sadik, Senior Information Officer of the Continue Reading
A fire broke out at the official residence of Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Baridhara, Dhaka, early Thursday, August 6. High Commissioner Imran Haider and his wife, Naima Imran, fell ill after being exposed to heavy smoke and were taken to Continental Hospital in Gulshan. While Naima Imran was admitted to a cabin, Imran Haider was […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to swiftly prepare and implement a comprehensive action plan to prevent pollution in the rivers surrounding Dhaka, including the Buriganga. He issued the directive during a meeting on the “Water and Environmental Development of the Buriganga River” at the Cabinet Division conference room in the Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a large consignment of Indian medicines worth nearly Tk 1 crore during a raid in the Panihata border area of Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur. The operation was carried out at dawn on Thursday, August 6, by the Mymensingh Battalion (39 BGB) based on confidential intelligence. Although a significant quantity of […]Continue Reading
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the presidential election, with voting set for August 20. The schedule was officially released on Thursday afternoon. According to the announcement, the deadline for submitting nomination papers is August 13. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on August 16, while candidates may withdraw their nominations Continue Reading
Safe migration is not only an economic, employment or labour market issue but also an integral part of national security, Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (Retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam, PSC, said on Thursday. Speaking at the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), he said migration governance has become increasingly important in today’s evolving Continue Reading
Bangladesh has expressed strong anger and deep disappointment over India’s decision to allow fugitive and convicted former autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina to speak live on a New Delhi-based media platform. In a press statement issued on Wednesday (August 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Hasina and her associates made hateful remarks against the […]Continue Reading
The prosecution on Thursday continued its closing arguments for the second consecutive day before the International Crimes Tribunal in a case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising. The case involves former Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and seven senior leaders of the Jubo League and the banned Bangladesh Chhatra […]Continue Reading






















