Visitors and sales reached new peaks at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair as the month long fair, the largest literary event of the country as well as a mega event for the booklovers of the country is going to end…
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Obama nominates new Librarian of Congress
Today (Feb 25), I’m nominating someone to be our new Librarian of Congress — the leader of one of our nation’s oldest federal institutions — and I want to introduce you to her, says President Barack Obama in a message…
No further investigation on Peelkhana killings
There are no visible signs of the horrors at Peelkhana, but wounds in the hearts of the families remain open. Seven years ago (2009) on this day (25 February), rebelling jawans went berserk in Peelkhana. These soldiers went on a…
Advisor to be recruited for the EPZ flyover
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said an agreement to recruit an advisor for the Airport-Ashulia EPZ flyover project will be signed on Wednesday.He said this while talking to reporters after inspection of the road repair works…
Int’l Mother Language Day observed in Singapore
Two Bangla schools- Zhangdi Primary School and Jhuying Primary School- in cooperation with Bangladesh Language and Cultural Foundation (BLCF) observed the International Mother Language Day in Singapore today.To observe the day, two separate events were held one at Zhangdi Primary…
‘Cosmic Beauty’ painting exhibition begins
A solo painting exhibition titled Cosmic Beauty by artist Bimanesh Biswas has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka.
Jatio Kobita Utshab 2016 ends with call for peace
The 30th Jatio Kobita Utshab 2016 of two days program ends last Tuesday held at Kakim Chatter of D.U. Jatio Kabita Parishad (JKP) organized with the slogan “Kobita Moitrier” and “Kobita Shantir”.
International Poets summit begins today
Literary organisation Kathak in partnership with Bangla Academy and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised a four-day International Poets Summit 2016 beginning Sunday at the Shilpakal Academy’s auditorium.A number of renowned poets from across the world will join the summit with…
Yunus Proposes Social Orientation to Olympic Games
News Desk Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus was invited by president of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach for a discussion with him and visit the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at Lausanne, Switzerland when Professor Yunus met…
Baridhara Society cake festival celebrated
The Baridhara Society of Gulshan organised traditional ‘Pitha Utshob-2016’ (cake festival) and colorful cultural program at the Baridhara Park, Park Road at 6.30pm on Saturday. The programme lasted till late night. Green grass and seasonal flowers matched with the presence…
Mass-Upsurge day today
Tomorrow is the 47th anniversary of “Mass Upsurge Day”.
Meeting on non communicable diseases Wednesday
Dhaka – The global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs*) is now widely acknowledged as a major development challenge in the 21st century and a significant threat to achieving internationally agreed development goals. NCDs are the leading causes of death worldwide.…
Biswa Ijtema 2nd phase ends today at Tongi
Dhaka – The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims in the world, will conclude today (Sunday) with the offering of Akheri Munajat. Eminent Islamic scholar of India Moulana Muhammad Sa’ad is likely to lead…
Tablig Ijtema second phase of begins Friday
Dhaka – The second phase of Bishwa Ijtema will begin on Friday at the bank of river Turag at Tongi in Gazipur. It will end on Sunday with akhery munajat. The devotees from 15 districts will participate in the second…
Puppet theatre staged at JU
JU Correspondent The authority of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has organized a colorful and traditional Puppet theatre observing JU 45th founding anniversary day at ‘Mukta Manch’ here the campus.
Bishwa Ijtema begins Today
Gazipur Correspondent Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after Hajj will begin today (Friday) on the bank of the river Turag at Tongi of Gazipur.
All types of watches banned in BCS
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Monday prohibited the use of any kind of watch during the 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Preliminary examination to be held on 8 January.The use of wrist watch or pocket watch or electronic…
Promote disabled peoples’ accessibility, people urged
A “National Dialogue onPromotion of Disabled Peoples’ Accessibility 2015” was held at VIP Lounge (1st Floor) of Bangladesh National Press Club, Dhaka on 30 December 2015, organized by Bangladesh Protbandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) in cooperation with Bread for the World,…
IMF launches youth video contest in Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched the 2016 Advancing Asia: Investing for the Future Youth Video Contest.
Annisul announced Aminbazar-Shyamoli as free from illegal parking
In another soothing step to ease nagging traffic congestion in the city, Dhaka North City Corporation has announced the Aminbazar-Gabtali-Kalyanpur-Shyamoli road free from illegal parking.
Journalists Moulana Kismati, Abdul Khaleq laid to rest
Dhaka – Noted journalist Mualana Zulfiquer Ahmed Quismati and Abdul Khaleq were laid to eternal rest in Narayanganj and Comilla on Monday. Zulfiquer Ahmd Quismati who was suffering from old age complications died at the United Hospital on Sunday night.…
Christmas greetings
GreenWatch Dhaka wishes its readers, patrons and well-wishers a fabulous Christmas.
Dhaka International Trade Fair to begin on Jan 1
The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2016, the 21st edition of the annual mega event, will begin in the city on January1.
First National Judicial Conference in Bangladesh on Dec 26
The authorities concerned of the judiciary are going to organise a National Judicial Conference, which will be held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on December 26.
Missing Bangladeshi student found
The family of a Bangladeshi student at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who went missing six days ago says he has contacted them from India’s Himachal Pradesh.Aunik Arnold Dhali’s sister Monica Dhali and aunt Sinthia D Rosario have confirmed that…
Okayama University innovate new technique to remove of strontium from waste water
International Desk Toshiro Ono and colleagues at Okayama University have developed an effective system for removing strontium 90 from aqueous solution based on the hydroxyapatite (HAP) column procedure. The researchers are hopeful that their HAP column technique could be useful…
SIM cards with NID only
The mobile-phone subscribers who are unable to produce their national ID cards for biometric registration of SIMs will be able to use them for six months only.Telecom regulator Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will block their SIM cards after the…
Victory Day today
The nation will celebrate the 45th Victory Day on Wednesday, commemorating its glorious victory in a nine-month war against Pakistan occupation forces in 1971.