Tidal surge may inundate 14 coastal districts of Bangladesh due to the influence of Cyclone 'Dana' which is expected to cross north Odisha-West Bengal coast of India between Puri and Sagar Island around midnight on Thursday. "Under the peripheral effect of the severe Cyclonic storm and steep pressure gradient, the low-lying
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Warrant issued for arrest of Hasina, 45 others
Trial proceedings for the July-August genocide, which took place during the recent mass upsurge, have begun with issuing warrants for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including Awami Legaue general secretary Obaidul Quader, as part of these developments. Advocate Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of
Italy suspends work permit for Bangladeshis, others
Due to the high number of false and counterfeit documents, the Italian Government has suspended the validity of all "NullaOsta" (work authorizations) issued in favour of citizens of some countries, including Bangladesh, until due verification is completed, said the Italian Embassy in Dhaka. According to Law Decree 11 October 2024, the
DIU ranks first in Bangladesh in world university rankings’25
Daffodil International University (DIU) is ranked jointly at the top in `Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings-2025’ among Bangladeshi Universities, a press release said Friday. DIU has also achieved an overall position in the range of 801–1000 among global universities ranked this year. Besides, it ranks 269th globally in ‘Research
GP launches limitless internet packs
Grameenphone has launched the country’s first-ever speed-based limitless internet packs. These new offerings are designed to provide unparalleled freedom and flexibility to customers in their internet usage. With these uniquely designed innovative packs, users can now enjoy limitless internet access, tailored to suit diverse needs and preferences, marking a significant
SJIB awards scholarships to 350 meritorious students
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has awarded scholarship to 350 SSC passed poor and meritorious students from different regions of the country. On 25th September 2024, the cheques of the scholarship were officially awarded through a ceremony organized at the Corporate Head Office of the Bank. There were 40 (forty) scholarship
Veteran sports journalist Aghore Mondal dies
Veteran sports journalist AghoreMondal, who had been suffering from kidney and heart-related diseases, died on Wednesday at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka. He was 58. Along with existing conditions, he was diagnosed with dengue fever recently. After his health deteriorated further, he was undergoing treatment in the incentive
Novartis supports rehabilitation of flood victims
Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has provided assistance to address the post-flood humanitarian situation. On Tuesday, the company donated Tk 5.3 million to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society as assistance for the people affected by the recent flooding in the country’s eastern region. Through this support, Novartis aims to not only lend
GP launches data mediation tool
Grameenphone, has completed the world’s largest deployment of the EM24 software solution from Ericsson. This advanced tool efficiently processes vast amounts of network activity data, significantly improving the precision of customer billing and enhancing the customer experience. This cutting-edge system collects, processes, and mediates massive volumes of data generated from across