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Experts suggest reviewing concept of GRB for operational allocation in budget

As the current economic recession continues to hurt women disproportionately, speakers at a consultation have stressed on reviewing the concept of gender-responsive budget (GRB) for operational allocation in the upcoming budget to ensure inclusive women development in the era of digitalisation and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).Questioning the real impact of...

Stephen Schneck, Chair of the USCIRF, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

Stephen Schneck, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — PID

Eid-ul-Azha economy poised to exceed Tk 1.0t: Farida

The economic activities surrounding Eid-ul-Azha this year are projected to exceed Tk 1.0 trillion, said Farida Akhter, adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), on Monday.She made the remark while addressing a seminar titled "Sacrificial Festival with Domestic Cattle: Initiatives to Be Taken for Cattle and Hide Management,"...

DU facilitates admission for July uprising victims' families

Family members of the July anti-discrimination student uprising martyrs and those injured during the movement will get special admission facilities at Dhaka University for the current academic year. The decision was taken at a recent deans meeting of the university, according to a press release issued by the Dhaka University...

Probe committee submits report

The committee formed to investigate the murder of Dhaka University (DU) student Shahriar Alam Shammo submitted its report to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan at his office on Monday. Committee Convener Dr. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, DU Proctor and Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, and Assistant Proctor and Member Secretary of...

JCD stages sit-in, demands removal of DU VC

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders and activists staged a sit-in in front of the Dhaka University (DU) administrative building on Monday, demanding resignation of the DU vice-chancellor (VC) and the proctor.The demonstration began at 12:00pm, chanting slogans for resignation of the DU VC and the proctor. The protesters also demanded...

First-grader dies after being hit by BRTC bus in city

A seven-year-old schoolgirl died after being hit by a BRTC bus while crossing the road at Kamalapur intersection in the capital's Motijheel area on Monday morning, reports UNB.The deceased is Roshni Pal, a first-grade student of Motijheel Government Model School and hailed from Patgaon village in Tongibari upazila in Munshiganj...

Dr Noura El Sayed Rodríguez speaking at a workshop

Education and language specialist Dr Noura El Sayed Rodríguez speaking at a workshop - on AI and digital tools in teaching of foreign languages - on BRAC University campus in the capital recently.

Ekushey Padak winning singer Fatema Tuz Zohra rendered Nazrul songs

Ekushey Padak winning singer Fatema Tuz Zohra rendered Nazrul songs at a programme on Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) campus in the capital on Sunday, marking the 126th birth anniversary of the National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Weather (2025-05-27)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday). Day temperature temperature may rise...