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World Press Freedom Day 2021
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: a reminder to governments of their commitment to press freedom. This year’s World Press Freedom Day theme: “Information as a Public Good.”
‘Pracheer Periye’ publication aired on Autism Awareness Day
Autism expert and Shuchona Foundation Chair Saima Wazed Hossain Friday announced the publication of “Pracheer Periye.”
BNP brings changes to Independence Day prog
Dhaka, Mar 25 : BNP on Thursday brought changes to its programmes to celebrate the 50th Independence Day on Friday due to worsening Covid situation and different restrictions imposed by the government.
World Oceans Day Monday
Dhaka, June 08 – The United Nations marks June 8 as the day celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the oceans and sustainably use marine resources.
Bangladesh sees highest 19 coronavirus deaths in a day
Bangladesh saw a big jump in the coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the health authorities confirmed the detection of 1162 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 17,822.
Independence Day today
News Desk The Independence and National Day is today. In the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus, the government has suspended all programmes of the day.
Independence Day Thursday
News Desk The Independence and National Day will be observed on Thursday.
Film Angrezi Medium leaked online on release day
Actor Irrfan’s first film in two years, Angrezi Medium is running into one road block after another. According to media reports, the film has been leaked online on the day of its theatrical release itself.
World Wildlife Day for more caring relationship with nature
People everywhere need to remember that we depend on Mother Earth to survive, the UN chief said in his message for World Wildlife Day marked on Tuesday, March 3, advocating for “a more caring, thoughtful and sustainable relationship with nature”.
BNP to observe Dec 22 as democracy killing day
Dhaka, Dec 22 – BNP has decided to observe December 30 as the ‘democracy-killing day’, marking the first anniversary of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Begum Rokeya Day Monday
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The Begum Rokeya Day will be observed on Monday marking the 139th birth as well as 87th death anniversary of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain, a pioneer in the fight for securing women’s rights in the subcontinent.
“Somewhere Winter” leads China box office for 6th day
Chinese romantic drama “Somewhere Winter” led the Chinese mainland box office for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Thursday.
Dhaka ranks wrold’s worst in Air Quality Index for the 3rd day
Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka was ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the third consecutive day on Tuesday.
Chittagong Test: Rain delays start of fifth day
Persistent rain delayed the start of the fifth and final day of Chattogram Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Bangladesh need to score 262 runs to seal this game with only four wickets in hand. Afghanistan, on the other hand, need…
Begum Rokeya University observes National Mourning Day
The authorities of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) observed the National Mourning Day and 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman paying rich tribute to him.
National Mourning Day tomorrow
News Desk Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day tomorrow (August 15). On this day in 1975, the…
DU to observe National Mourning Day
DU Correspondent The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the National Mourning Day and 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15 with due solemnity. The national flag,…
Narrative films to be aired on National Mourning Day
Entertainment Desk Two narrative films based on the stories of ‘Mahamanaber Deshe’ will be aired on TV on August 15, marking the National Mourning Day and the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with his…
Santhal Rebellion Day tomorrow
Habiganj Correspondent The historic Santhal Rebellion Day, commemorating the revolution of Santhan people against British rulers, would be observed here tomorrow through daylong programs. On this day in 1855, Santhals waged war against British rulers and Jamidars which lasted for…
Reflections from a mother on Menstrual Hygiene Day
Ruth Kennedy-Walker I recently returned to work after six months of maternity leave with my second child. Transitioning back to my ‘original’ role as a Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist at the World Bank, alongside my new role as a…
National Film Day tomorrow
Culture Desk The National Film Day will be observed in a befitting manner under the auspices of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), National Film Observance Committee and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on tomorrow (April 3). Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Bangladesh Independence Day celebrated
Dhaka, Mar 26 – The nation celebrated the 49th Independence and National Day on Tuesday with a fresh vow to take Bangladesh towards prosperity with the Liberation War spirit. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur…
Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day Thursday
The historic Homecoming Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be observed on Thursday.
US, China extend talks on trade battle for 3rd day
U.S. and Chinese envoys have extended trade talks into a third day Wednesday after President Donald Trump said negotiations over their tariff war were “going very well!”
BAU observes Martyred intellectuals’ Day
Mymensingh, Dec 14 – The Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed Martyred Intellectuals’ Day with tribute and honour by paying floral wreaths at ‘‘intellectual martyrs’ monument’’ of the university.
Begum Rokeya Day observed at RU
Rajshahi, Dec 9 – The Begum Rokeya Day, organized by Rajshahi University Drama Association (RUDA), was observed on Rajshahi University Campus on Sunday.
Le Méridien Dhaka celebrates International Coffee Day
Le Méridien Dhaka celebrated International Coffee Day for the third time at their signature lobby lounge bar, Latitude 23, on September 30. As an art and cultural inspired brand, the hotel celebrated the day with group discussion followed by various…