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Committee formed to draft framework for student politics at Dhaka University

Dhaka University, Aug. 14 -- A committee has been formed to recommend a comprehensive framework for student politics at Dhaka University (DU). The committee has been approved by DU Vice-Chancellor Pr... Read More


'Troubling Rain': Abir Abdullah's solo photography exhibition opens at AFD

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) on Thursday inaugurated 'Troubling Rain', a solo photography exhibition by award-winning photographer and educator Abir Abdullah, at its La Galerie ... Read More


3 demolition workers killed as roof of abandoned building collapses in Netrokona

Netrokona, Aug. 14 -- Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured when the roof of an old building collapsed during demolition work at the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporatio... Read More


Bangladesh Bank issues master circular to simplify import procedures

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladesh Bank has issued a master circular consolidating all existing instructions on import transactions into a single document. The move is expected to make import-related polic... Read More


Pakistan Shaheens outgun Bangladesh A in Top End T20 opener

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan Shaheens powered to a commanding 79-run win over Bangladesh A in the opening match of the Top End T20 Series in Darwin on Thursday, with opener Yasir Khan starring in both i... Read More


Four sent to remand for three days each over mob lynching in Rangpur

Rangpur, Aug. 14 -- A court in Rangpur on Thursday placed four men on a three-day remand each in connection with the mob beating that led to the deaths of two individuals in Taraganj Upazila on 9 Augu... Read More


'Palestinian students not commodities for sale': Ambassador SY Ramadan

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan on Thursday said the embassy of Palestine remains committed to expanding educational opportunities for Palestinians in Banglad... Read More


Cement-laden lighter vessel sinks in Meghna River

Chandpur, Aug. 14 -- A lighter vessel carrying 18,500 bags of Shah Cement sank in the Meghna River on Thursday morning. The vessel, MV Chandtara-8, sank after it collided with another vessel near the... Read More


Remittances to Bangladesh hit $1.14bn in 13 days of August

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladesh received US$ 1.14 billion in remittances in the first 13 days of August of the fiscal year 2025-26. According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank, the amount was ... Read More


Chankharpul killings: Tribunal orders protection for witness facing security threat

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered protective measures for a key eyewitness who testified in a case of crimes against humanity linked to the killing of six people in Dhaka... Read More