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Refugee youth building resilient communities as agents of change

Speakers at a webinar on Thursday opined that refugee youth are not mere victims of displacement but powerful agents of change, who are building resilient communities through education, leadership, and solidarity.The Refugee Studies Unit (RSU) of Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), BRAC University (BRACU) organised the event, titled "Resilient...

The second round of reform dialogue of the National Consensus Commission continued-

The second round of reform dialogue of the National Consensus Commission continued for the third day at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Thursday. Professor Dr Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the commission, was present on the occasion, among others. — PID

Govt plans Tk 6.14b dev projects for Arial Beel in five years

The government has outlined development projects worth Tk 6.14 billion for Arial Beel over the next five years, beginning in 2026, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM), a trust organisation under the Ministry of Water Resources.The study revealed that nearly one-third of the wetland...

'Gono Minar' to be built to honour July uprising

A new monument titled "Gono Minar," commemorating the historic July Uprising, will be constructed on the green space between Bir Uttam Major General Azizur Rahman Road and Bijoy Sarani in the capital, with the involvement of people from all walks of life. The announcement was made at a press conference...

Govt employees stage demo at Secretariat

The government employees again staged protest at Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Thursday, demanding immediate repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. They also threatened to launch a tougher movement, if their demands are not realised.In the morning, the employees gathered in front of the Cabinet Division and...

Sweden announces $2.1m more for Rohingya in Cox's Bazar

Sweden has announced an additional contribution of US$ 2.1million to support life-saving initiatives and promote green energy solutions for Rohingyas in the Cox's Bazar camps ahead of the World Refugee Day, reports BSS. "Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, Nicolas Weeks, announces an additional $2.1 million, equivalent to Tk 257 million,...

Two DB men shot during anti-drug operation in city

Two members of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) sustained bullet injuries early Thursday after suspected drug dealers opened fire during an anti-narcotics drive in the capital's Paltan area, reports UNB.The injured officers were identified as ASI Atique Hasan and constable Sujan, both from the DB's Lalbag...

Murder accused escapes from custody at Dhaka court

An accused in a murder case escaped from police custody after physically assaulting a police constable at a Dhaka court premises on Thursday, reports UNB.The accused was Md Shariful Islam, son of Shafik Ahmed.Shariful managed to escape while he was being taken back to the jail from the court.

Newly-admitted MBBS students of Universal Medical College

Dr Md Sarwar Bari, Secretary of Medical Education and Family Welfare Division, in a photo session with the newly-admitted MBBS students of Universal Medical College in the capital at its orientation programme recently.

Members of 'Team Ababil' from AAUB posed for photograph

Members of 'Team Ababil' from Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) posed for photograph after securing 16th position among the 40 international finalist teams at the annual CanSat competition in Virginia, USA recently.

Prof Dr Engr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Vice-Chancellor of DUET

Prof Dr Engr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, speaking at a workshop on 'Postgraduate Research Proposal: Tools and Techniques' on its campus on Wednesday.

Weather (2025-06-20)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over...