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Dhaka University will mark its 105th anniversary on July 1 with campus-wide celebrations. The university chose the theme of building a society free from discrimination. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan will start the festivities at Payra Chhattar near the student center. Teachers and...

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal postponed a major hearing until July 3. The court delayed proceedings about charging suspects accused of killing six people last August. Defense lawyers requested more time to prepare their case arguments. Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder led the...

Researchers at Patuakhali Science and Technology University completed their coral fish farming study Saturday. The Aquaculture Department presented findings from their project at a seminar held at Kuakata. Scientists tested artificial food mixed with seaweed to feed coral fish fry imported from...

National University plans to give money to students at colleges under its system. The school will award these payments to remember people who died during protests last July and August. Students can use this scholarship money to help pay for their education. The university wants to keep the...

Dhaka University's leader asked teachers and staff to help keep the campus safe. Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan made this request during a meeting with worker groups at his office. He wants everyone to work together before the student council elections happen. The university plans to make sure...

Bangladesh changed its criminal laws to prevent false cases against innocent people. Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul announced the amendment during a government meeting today. The new rules will help stop people from making money through fake criminal charges. Police often take years to investigate...

Bangladesh's interim government warned tax officials to return to work immediately or face strong action. The National Board of Revenue workers have disrupted trade operations for two months. Government leaders called their protest movement destructive and against national interests. Officials...

NVIDIA gives free Adobe software to people who have certain graphics cards. The company works with Adobe to provide Creative Cloud access at no cost. Users need GeForce RTX 30, 40, or 50 series graphics cards to qualify. The free trial lets people use Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and...

Workers across Bangladesh have received free legal help through government programs over the past 16 years. The National Legal Aid Services Organization has assisted 29,331 people through special offices in Dhaka and Chattogram. These workers collected more than 66 million taka in compensation...

Military Institute of Science and Technology held an environmental festival over two days. The Department of Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering ran the event from June 28 to 29. Students gathered to mark World Environment Day with activities focused on fighting plastic...

Bangladesh's Universal Pension Scheme has attracted 373,312 new members across four different categories. The government designed this program to help people aged 18 and older save money for their later years. Officials continue working to spread news about the pension plan and encourage more...

Bangladesh's top information official praised reporters who dig deep for stories at a training event Tuesday. Secretary Mahbuba Farjana told law journalists that their work helps build trust between courts and citizens. She spoke to dozens of reporters gathered at the National Institute of Mass...

Climate change has forced 2.4 million people from their homes across Bangladesh this year. Another 190,000 residents face similar risks as weather patterns continue changing. Officials and aid workers discussed these growing problems at a meeting held at Hotel River View. The International...

The National Citizens' Party will start a nationwide march across Bangladesh next month. The group plans to visit all 64 districts during July to mark the uprising anniversary. Party leader Nahid Islam spoke about the campaign at a morning news meeting. He said the march will honor people who...

Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry plans to honor families of journalists killed during recent protests. Secretary Mahbuba Farzana led a recent meeting where officials made these decisions. The ministry will host receptions and provide financial support to these families. They...

Mango cultivation has revolutionized agricultural practices across the Barind region during the past decade. Thousands of farming families have discovered new economic opportunities through this crop transformation. The region encompasses areas within Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, and Naogaon...

Bangladesh's Council of Advisers made new decisions about national observance days on Sunday. The council will mark July Shaheed Dibosh on July 16 each year. They also plan to observe July Mass Uprising Day on August 5. Officials decided against holding special celebrations on August 8. Press...

Islamic University completed its Digital Skills for Student Training Programme ceremony today. The Bangladesh Computer Council runs this program as part of the EDGE project. The Computer Science and Engineering Department hosted the event at the Ibn Sina Science Building. University officials...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spoke at an Anglican church service Sunday. He blamed the government for recent protest violence across Kenya. Gachagua said officials created false stories about a coup attempt. He denied any involvement with the June 25 demonstrations that turned...

President William Ruto departs Sunday for official visits to Spain and Britain. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced the trip focuses on major economic deals and diplomatic agreements. The president will push for global financial reform during his travels. Ruto starts his journey...