Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has recently partnered with the UK’s prestigious University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). An exclusive agreement was signed between the two reputed educational institutes with the aim to open a new avenue for Bangladeshi students to avail affordable UK-degrees without leaving the country. In this regard, a signing
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Commercial buffalo farm developed in Hili
A buffalo farm has been developed commercially for the first time in Dinajpur's Hili. Buffaloes from different countries including Australia and India are being fattened in the farm on the occasion of sacrifice. Buffalo farming is very profitable. A portion of the protein comes from this sector. Hakimpur Upazila Livestock
India to lead investigation into MP Anar murder: Kamal
India will see to the return of Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen, suspected as the mastermind of the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar, from the US, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan. He said, “The murder case was filed in India. The United States has a prisoner exchange agreement with India. So the
Dedicated fund by BB essential to promote renewable energy: Speakers
Speakers at a seminar Saturday said creation of a dedicated renewable energy fund by Bangladesh Bank (BB) is essential to promote green financing. Otherwise, it will not be possible to remove the existing barriers to access institutional financing, they said while addressing a seminar at the 2nd Dhaka Renewable Energy and
3-month ban in Sundarbans worries local communities
Local communities, including fishermen, Bawal (wood collectors), and Mowal (honey collectors), who rely on the Sundarbans for their livelihoods, are concerned about a three-month ban on all activities in the forest starting Saturday. These communities returned home a few weeks ago due to the cyclonic storm Remal, and the forest department
200 houses burnt down in fire at Ukhiya camp
Fakhrul questions how Benazir sneaked off to Singapore
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has questioned how former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his family members "left the country without obstruction" despite the allegations of amassing assets illegally. Speaking at a discussion on Saturday, he also said this exposes the ruling party leaders' claims of
Low revenue collection hampers debt management
The Finance Ministry has highlighted low revenue collection as a major obstacle to effective debt management, restricting the government's ability to invest in infrastructure and development projects. According to a document from the ministry, the lower revenue-to-GDP ratio adversely impacts debt sustainability. "This issue is further exacerbated by the LDC graduation
World Milk Day observed in Shariatpur
4,000 families in Sylhet city stranded due to flash flood
Low-lying areas in Sylhet city have been inundated due to flash floods triggered by the onrush of water from upstream and rise in water level of different rivers, leaving 4,000 families stranded. The local administration has opened some shelters in the city for the flood-hit people. Sylhet City Corporation’s Acting Mayor Mokhlesur