UN envoy on Myanmar urged to work towards early repatriation of Rohingyas

Bangladesh has called upon the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General to Myanmar to work towards an early implementation of the bilateral return arrangements for the Rohingyas  "The most durable solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in their safe, sustainable and dignified return to Myanmar," said Ambassador Rabab Fatima. She urged

Security tightened ahead of Cumilla city polls

Law enforcement agencies have taken tight security measures to ensure peaceful holding of Cumilla City Corporation polls, said superintendent of Cumilla Police Faruk Ahmed on Tuesday.  The whole city has been brought under security blanket, he said while speaking at a press briefing on law and order situation ahead of the

Design modern curricula for every university: President

President Abdul Hamid on Saturday directed all concerned to formulate modern curriculum in every university of the country. He gave the instruction when the Vice-Chancellors of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University of Science and Technology and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University visited the President at Bangabhaban in the

Ex-Ducsu VP Nur sued for making ‘derogatory comments’ about deputy minister Nowfel

A case has been filed against Nurul Haque Nur, former Ducsu VP and leader of Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad, for making ‘derogatory comment’ about Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel. Advocate Shahriar Yeasin Arafat Tanim, a former Chhatra League leader of Chittagong University, filed the case under the Digital

Cuet closed  until July 5 after BCL infighting

Authorities closed the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) until July 5 amid tension gripping the campus following clashes between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). The Cuet authorities took the decision on Tuesday after a meeting with the departmental heads. All male students have been asked to vacate their

Bangladesh seeks IP facility’s continuation even after LDC graduation

Bangladesh has sought continuation of the existing intellectual property (IP) facility even after its graduation from the least developed countries (LDCs) list. “Considering the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh strongly demanded continuation of IP facility till at least 2029,” said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi. He told the newsmen at the 2nd day

Ecnec clears Tk 6,179 cr project to enhance electricity network in Dhaka, Mymensingh

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved  a project involving Tk 6,179 crore to enhance the electricity network in Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. The approval came from the Ecnec meeting held at the NEC conference room. Ecnec chair and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined it through

UNRC lauds remarkable eagerness of children to learn

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis recently visited two Ability Based Accelerated Learning (ABAL) centers for 8-14 years old children to learn about the special education programmes which are being supported with funds and technical assistance by UNICEF.  While interacting with children in two learning centers Gwyn Lewis praised the