Education sector in a sorry state, not possible to improve overnight
Despite the importance of nation building, Bangladesh's education sector is in a sorry state; and it is not possible to improve the situation overnight, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said on Wednesday."The situation is so pathetic that merely an education commission cannot bring positive changes within a short period. There were...
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ULAB hosts 8th Convocation
The Eighth Convocation of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) was held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Tuesday, centring around the theme "Informed Minds, Inspire Paths"Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, was...
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Rick Haque Sikder charged with Tk 215m embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has pressed charges against former National Bank Limited director Rick Haque Sikder and 11 others over embezzlement and laundering of approximately Tk 215 million (21.5 crore) abroad through credit card misuse.According to the charge sheet approved by the ACC's Special Investigation and Inquiry Division-3, the accused,...
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China hopes for peaceful polls in BD: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Wednesday expressed Beijing's sincere hope for Bangladesh to hold a peaceful and successful general election, maintaining social stability and improving the livelihoods of its people, reports UNB.He noted that Bangladesh is now standing at a crucial stage of democratic transition and national rejuvenation.Speaking at a...
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Weather (2025-10-30)
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday). Day and night temperature may fall slightly. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius in Chandpur, while the lowest...
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