The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational programmes, has announced the launch of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. All UK alumni in Bangladesh are invited to submit applications for the 11th edition of the awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of UK alumni worldwide.
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Mass animal extinctions: Why large mammals are in decline
We could be witnessing the sixth mass extinction at an alarming rate worldwide. It’s marked by the rapid loss of species due to human activities like habitat destruction, pollution and climate change. Unlike previous mass extinctions, which were caused by natural events, this one is driven by human impact –
World Tourism Day observed in Natore
The World Tourism Day-2024 was observed Friday in the district like elsewhere in the world. This year's theme of the day is "Tourism and Peace". Marking the day, government and different organisations have chalked out various programmes to celebrate the day. On the occasion, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises
Rangpur artisans busy making idols of Goddess Durga
Artisans are busy making idols of goddess Durga as people from Hindu community in the district are going to celebrate five-day long Durga puja, the biggest religious festival of the Sanatan community, in the district from October 9. Local leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad (BPUP) said the celebrations will begin
Target set to produce 3,96,407 tones of rice in Gaibandha
UN Chief reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s reforms
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed his "total solidarity" with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and the Interim Government, saying the UN stands ready to support reforms in the country. The Secretary-General reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its ongoing transition and reform processes. He expressed his
TIB for overhauling Information Commission, amendments to RTI act
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for streamlining the Information Commission Bangladesh and bringing amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) act so people can reap the benefit of the right to information. On the occasion of International Day for Universal Access to Information 2024, the anti-corruption watchdog body in a
UNHCR for a new approach to fix Rohingya crisis
High Commissioner of the UN refugee agency Filippo Grandi has called for a new approach to the Rohingya crisis, saying that the international communities should do more to end the miseries of more than one million Rohingyas in the camps in Bangladesh. He discussed the Rohingya crisis with Chief Adviser Prof
US offers help to reform, repatriate stolen billions
Expressing willingness to become Bangladesh's good partner in its new journey, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday Washington would work together with Bangladesh to help rebuild the country. "We want to be good partners. We will make things work fast for Bangladesh," Seceretary Blinken said when he held
Emirates unveils new lounge at London Stansted airport
Emirates has opened the doors to its new lounge at London Stansted Airport. The airline has invested more than GBP 4 million to design a spacious 900-square-metre lounge that can accommodate up to 125 guests, including First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. The new lounge is