New York – Millions of us see the scheduled inauguration of Donald Trump with fear and disgust. Under the slogan “Make America Great Again”, Trump has viciously attacked Mexicans and Muslims, threatening to register and deport millions. He incites fear…
Dhaka – The Election Commission (EC) is going to hold a views-exchange meeting with mayoral and councillor contestants of the upcoming Narayanganj City Corporation election on Thursday.
Dhaka– A new study (attached) by the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report shows secondary school textbooks from the 1950s until 2011 missed or misrepresented key priorities now shown as crucial to achieve sustainable development.
Dhaka – The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), will be observed in the country on Tuesday with due religious solemnity.
Queen’s University in Belfast has been given a dressing down for advising women not to style themselves like Kim Kardashian West at graduations. An article on its website said women should “think Grace Kelly, not Kim Kardashian”. It also said…
Dhaka – The nation will observe Begum Rokeya Day on Friday, marking the 136th birth and 84th death anniversary of the pioneer of awakening women’s rights in the subcontinent. Women and Children Affairs Ministry and various other socio-cultural and political…
Ex-Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth office, UK, Hugo Swire MP on Tuesday called for a partricipatory election for restoration of democratic governance in Bangladesh.
Dhaka- Medical Equipment suppliers will observe three days’ strike starting from Tuesday demanding a stop to harassment by the Drug Administration. Bangladesh Medical Association Instruments and Hospital Equipment Dealers and Manufacturers Association announced the programme at a press conference at…
Dhaka – The 19th anniversary of the signing of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord was observed on Friday with renewed call for full implementation of the landmark deal.
Dhaka – With the vision of promoting sustainable development in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs (MoCHTA) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) are jointly organizing a seminar during Bangladesh-ICMIOD Partnership on…
The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is today delighted to reveal that 60 young people from across the Commonwealth, including Sajid Iqbal and Rahat Hossain from Bangladesh, have been selected to receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award.
Dhaka – Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed in the country on December 13 as the moon of Rabiul Awal of Hijri 1438 was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Wednesday.…
New York (AP/UNB) — You might have thought about it, heard it. A lot. You might have even felt it: Dictionary.com’s word of the year is “xenophobia.” While it’s difficult to get at exactly why people look words up in…
Dhaka – The National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports on Saturday announced a half-day hartal in the capital on January 26 protesting the Rampal coal-fired power plant near the Sundarbans. UNB news agency reported
Sylhet – The admission tests for honours courses at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) for 2016-17 academic session will be held on Saturday. The ‘A’ unit test will be held from 9:30am while that of ‘B’ unit from…
Khulna- The three-day traditional Raas Mela at Dublar Char island near the Sundarbans will be held on November 12-14 this year amid tight security. Thousands of people, irrespective of their faith, will throng the festival at Alorkol, which is located…
Dhaka – The government will start marine resource assessment within the country’s boundary in the Bay of Bengal in this November by using a high-tech marine research vessel, says a senior official. “The ocean survey ship, imported from Malaysia in…
Dhaka : A three-day international exhibition on machinery, components, chemicals and accessories for leather, footwear and leather goods will begin in the capital on Thursday. The 4th exposition titled ‘Leathertech Bangladesh- 2016’ is being organised by ASK Trade and Exhibitions…
Dhaka: The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations will begin across the country on Tuesday. This year, a total of 2,412,775 examinees — 1,124, 373 males and 1,288,402 females — will appear in the JSC and…
Dhaka: Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association announced a strike on October 30 from 6 am until their demands are met in all the filling stations in the country. The association made the announcement in a press…
The Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament will take place at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on December 12-13.
Dhaka: A three-day exposition related to interior decoration and lighting begins in the city on Wednesday, aiming to showcase products and innovations as well as emerging technology and applications for home decoration. UNB News Agency Reported.
Dhaka – ‘Parampara’ a joint painting exhibition of Sreebas Basak and his daughter Urmila Shukla is being held at the Jaynul Gallery of the Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University is being held from 24 to 30 October between 10…
Dhaka – The first-year honours admission test of Rajshahi University under 2016-17 academic session will begin Monday and continue till October 27. A total of 178,949 students will vie for 4,722 seats under 56 departments and two institutes this year.
Kathin Chibor Dan, the main religions festival of tribal Buddha community of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, was celebrated at “Yongda Buddhist Temple”, the oldest temple of the CHT, on Friday with much enthusiasm.
Dhaka: A three-day Malaysia education expo and study fair begins in the city on Friday. The fair will remain open everyday from 10am to 6pm at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka, said a press release. UNB News Agency Reported.
An international media conference will be held here on Friday in an effort to promote ethical reporting during emergencies and crises, and encourage dedication of media space to humanitarian issues.
Dhaka: A meeting of Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC) will be held at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence Ganobhaban on Wednesday. The meeting will begin at 5 pm with Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League president, in the…
Dhaka: The International Day for Disaster Reduction will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the world on Thursday. The theme of this year day is: ‘Live To Tell’. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the day’s main programme…
Alliance Française, Dhaka organises a solo art exhibition titled Rooted in Soil by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5.00 pm.