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Professor Simbi Mubako will see his memoirs officially released by President Mnangagwa at Heritage Village this Wednesday. The Institute of African Knowledge published the book titled "Zimbabwe at 45: The Struggle for Sovereign Autonomy and Prosperity." Mubako served the nation for over five...

Bangla Academy's Director General Prof Mohammad Azam advocated for prioritizing educational reforms during a student forum at the International Mother Language Institute. The Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement hosted the discussion centered on future textbook development. Prof Azam...

Bangladesh's Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed travels to Brazil following an invitation from the National High Court's leader, Antonio Herman Benjamin. The judicial exchange program focuses on institutional reform, environmental justice, judicial independence, and technological advancements in...

Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam advocated for merit-based assessment of sports administrators during discussions with Chattogram District Sports Association club representatives. Political interference must end for athletic organizations to prosper through genuine talent recognition...

Environmental authorities launched enforcement operations nationwide targeting noise and air pollution violations. Officials conducted surprise inspections at multiple sites while measuring pollution levels against established legal standards. Mobile courts accompanied teams during these...

Baul artist Shah Abdul Karim emerged from Dhal village in Sunamganj district on February 15, 1916, creating over 1,600 musical compositions during his lifetime. His songs addressed social inequality, economic struggles, and religious extremism that affected rural communities. The artist became...

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir supporters dominated Jahangirnagar University student elections by capturing 20 positions from 25 available seats. Chief Election Commissioner Prof Dr Md Maniruzzaman announced the results at the Senate Hall during evening hours on the same day. The Somonnito...

Bangladesh's agriculture ministry rejected recent media allegations regarding fertilizer import corruption as false propaganda. Officials described the accusations as baseless and motivated by misinformation campaigns. The ministry emphasized that all import procedures follow established...

Bangladesh's government presented the draft National Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2025 during a Cox's Bazar consultation event. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division organized the stakeholder meeting with support from UNDP and Switzerland's Embassy. Officials designed the new...

Finance and Technology Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed addressed biotechnology's essential role in agricultural advancement during North South University's third youth forum. The adviser credited genome scientists for Bangladesh's achievements in food self-sufficiency while advocating for increased...

Chittagong University officials have restructured the Central Students' Union constitution through significant administrative changes. Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, who serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor for administration and heads the constitution drafting committee, revealed the modifications this...

Bangladesh Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid visited the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Centre during his Thursday trip to Islamabad. The adviser requested the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's assistance for enhancing Halal certification operations...

Baatighar operates as a student volunteer organization serving marginalized communities near the Barishal University campus. Political Science students established this educational initiative under founder Asha Moni's leadership alongside co-organizers Ummay Seratunnesa, Hisratun Haque Neha, and...

Bangladesh moves forward with its scheduled graduation from Least Developed Country status despite economic challenges. Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant, declared the nation maintains its trajectory toward LDC graduation without backtracking. The interim government...

Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Unit welcomed delegations from French and British missions during separate Thursday conferences at ATU headquarters. Chief Rezaul Karim hosted discussions with Lieutenant Colonel Christel Fontaine, France's Deputy Homeland Security Attaché, and Sakina Alam from...

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pledged to distribute government appointments across all constituencies during his Ashanti Region campaign tour. The presidential candidate proposed allocating one-third of approximately 7,000 available positions to local party members. Each...

The New Patriotic Party announced plans for a September 23, 2025, demonstration against alleged police harassment of party members. National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha revealed the protest details through a Facebook announcement on Friday, September 12. The march will begin at Obra Spot and...

Kwadaso Member of Parliament Professor Kingsley Nyarko rejected accusations against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia regarding the New Patriotic Party's electoral loss. The academic politician addressed party supporters during regional constituency meetings in the Ashanti region...

The Electoral Commission reopened candidate nominations for the Tamale Central Constituency parliamentary by-election after two aspirants withdrew their applications. Three candidates had submitted their paperwork when nominations closed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, but withdrawals left a...

New Patriotic Party officials and supporters gathered at the Accra Circuit Court on Friday, September 12, seeking the release of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe. Police detained Baffoe on Monday, September 8, 2025, following allegations that he insulted Inspector General Christian Tetteh...