Dhaka, Delhi pledge to eliminate border killings

Bangladesh and India have agreed to take concrete measures to eliminate border killings, strengthen security and enhance cooperation on cross-border issues, following the 55th Border Conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF). The four-day conference (February 17 to 20) in New Delhi, saw a 13-member Bangladeshi

Dhaka’s mosquito menace spirals out of control; frustration mounts

Dhaka is facing an unprecedented mosquito crisis as Culex mosquitoes multiply at alarming rates, turning what was once a seasonal nuisance into a year-round public health emergency. Despite significant financial allocations and mosquito control efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate, leaving residents frustrated and vulnerable to life-threatening diseases like dengue, malaria,

Dhaka, Beijing discuss economic partnership expansion

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain had a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday and discussed a wide range of issues and ways to strengthen Dhaka's economic partnership with Beijing. The meeting was held at a time when Bangladesh and China are preparing to celebrate

Dhaka sends letter to Delhi seeking Hasina’s extradition

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a diplomatic letter to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in an effort to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back. "We have informed India," Foreign Affairs Adviser MdTouhidHossain told reporters on Monday, referring to the note verbale addressed to India’s Ministry of External

Online Editors Alliance launched in Dhaka

The Online Editors Alliance began its official journey on Thursday. The organisation comprises heads of online and digital divisions of Bangladesh’s news media, newspapers and television outlets. Members elected Hasan Sharif, online editor of Daily Naya Diganta, as president, and Mizanur Rahman Sohel, head of online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, as

Dhaka-Chattogram highway in dire need of renovation

The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, a lifeline for the country's trade and commerce, has been plagued by cracks and potholes, particularly along its Cumilla segment, causing serious disruptions to traffic and posing risks to road users. The 105-kilometre stretch from Chauddagram to Daudkandi in Cumilla is in an alarming state, with key sections

ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest held

SUST_Fanatics of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) became Champion and DU_Singularity of University of Dhaka became 1st Runner Up while DU_Primordius of University of Dhaka became 2nd Runner Up in ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest 2024 hosted by Daffodil International University. IUT_Chronic Overthinkers of Islamic University of Technology

ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest held

SUST_Fanatics of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology became Champion and DU_Singularity of University of Dhaka became 1st Runner Up while DU_Primordius of University of Dhaka became 2nd Runner Up in ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest 2024 hosted by Daffodil International University (DIU). IUT_Chronic Overthinkers of Islamic University of Technology won

Ensure clean air in Dhaka

A recently published global report on air pollution has revealed that the average life expectancy of a Bangladeshi has been cut by almost three years due to polluted air. According to the report, the life expectancy loss in Bangladesh is 2.91 years; 1.16 years is cut short by outdoor air

Medical exhibition MEDEXPO 2024 begins in Dhaka

A three-day exhibition of healthcare and medical equipment, MEDEXPO 2024 begins at the Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom of hotel InterContinental Dhaka. The 10th edition of the exhibition is organized by the leading communications and event management company Triune Group. National professor Dr. AK Azad Khan, Chairman of the Health Sector