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Industrial Water Policy nears finalisation: Rizwana Hasan

The government is in the stage of finalising the Industrial Water Use Guidelines, a long-awaited policy framework to regulate groundwater extraction by industries, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the interim government on environment, forest, and climate change.Speaking at an event titled 'Fostering Sustainable Investment', organized by the American Chamber...

DUCSU election in September, schedule on July 29

The election of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) will be held in the second week of September this year and the schedule will be announced on July 29.Prof. Dr. Md Zashim Uddin, chief returning officer of DUCSU Election Commission (EC), disclosed the information at a meeting with stakeholders at...

DGHS issues fresh guidelines for COVID, dengue treatment

With 429 new dengue patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours and a fresh sub-variant of COVID-19 emerging, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued updated treatment guidelines to ensure better preparedness in public and private health facilities across the country.The dengue outbreak continues to grip several regions,...

Sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passes away

Noted sculptor and artist Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan, one of the pioneers of modern sculpture in the country, died of pneumonia at a hospital in the city on Sunday, reports BSS.He was 79.Professor Hamiduzzaman passed away at around 10:30 am, relatives told the news agency.The sculptor had been undergoing treatment at...

Sabur Khan elected chairman, Ishtiaque secy gen of APUB

The annual general meeting (AGM) and election of the executive committee for the term 2025-2027 of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) were held in the capital recently. At the election, Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil International University, was elected Chairman of APUB. Benjir Ahmed (North South...

Police arrest BCL activist in capital

Police arrested an activist of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Sunday while he was trying to set fire to a bus in the capital. The arrestee, Siam Sarcar (22), is an active member of BCL. According to Shyampur Police Station, a police team acting on a tip-off rushed...

Southeast Univ hosts discussion on July-August Uprising

Southeast University commemorated last year's July-August movement with 'July Remembrance 2025', a solemn discussion and documentary screening programme on Friday, according to a press release.Held at the university's Multipurpose Hall, the event highlighted the sacrifices of martyrs Abu Saeed, Mugdha, and four martyrs of Southeast University.Speakers emphasised the significance of...

DUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin speaking at a seminar

Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin speaking at a seminar titled 'Managing Stress: Practical Strategies for Daily Life of University Students' on the university campus recently.

S. M. Mahbub-Ul-Alam principal of Manarat Dhaka International School & College and Rizwan Bin Farouq (R), chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh

Brigadier General S. M. Mahbub-Ul-Alam, OSP, SGP, ndc, psc (Retd) (L), principal of Manarat Dhaka International School & College, and Rizwan Bin Farouq (R), chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh, officially sign a sub-license agreement to enable the institution deliver Duke of...

Weather (2025-07-21)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday). Night temperature may fall slightly. The highest temperature in the country on Sunday was recorded at 36.0...