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PM asks to complete Dhanmondi, Gulshan lake projects on time

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to complete projects to restore Dhanmondi and Gulshan lakes within the stipulated timeframe, stressing coordinated efforts to protect the capital's environment and water bodies, reports UNB.He gave the directive at a meeting on the restoration and development of Dhanmondi and...

8th Nahreen Khan Memorial Lecture held at EWU

The 8th Nahreen Khan Memorial Lecture took place on Sunday at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium of East West University (EWU). Renowned economist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of EWU, Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, delivered the keynote address. In his speech titled "Constitutional Reform and Democratic Governance: A Bangladesh...

Students to get 'attractive textbooks' in next academic year: Milon

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday expressed firm determination to provide students with completely error-free, quality, lively and attractive textbooks in the 2027 academic year, overcoming all mistakes and shortcomings of the past, reports BSS.He came up with this determination...

Experts for resilient urban planning to check future flood impacts

Water and climate experts have called for resilient urban planning, restoration of natural waterways and strengthened water management systems to reduce the impacts of floods and waterlogging, reports BSS.Bangladesh, they said, has the experience and capacity to better cope with seasonal monsoon challenges through science-based planning and preparedness.Talking about the...

Local residents wading through knee-deep water as Sunday's torrential rain

Local residents wading through knee-deep water as Sunday's torrential rain left a road waterlogged in Old Dhaka's Bongshal neighbourhood; vehicles navigating waterlogged Dhanmondi 27 road and water stagnation triggered by the downpour left the road in Kutrubkhali impassable —FE and Focus Bangla photos

Pakistan PM, FM mourn loss of lives in Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the severe floods and landslides in Bangladesh, reports UNB."Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the severe floods and landslides in Bangladesh," he said...

HSC exams to go on across country except Chattogram Board

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled for July 13, 15 and 16 have been postponed under the Chattogram Education Board and the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board and Bangladesh Technical Education Board in areas under its jurisdiction, reports BSS.However, the examinations under all other general education boards, as...

79,246 students awarded primary scholarship

35,892 scholarship recipients are boys, accounting for 45.29 pc, while 43,354 are girls representing 54.71 pc A total of 79,246 students have been awarded scholarships in the Primary Scholarship Examination, with 32,965 securing Talentpool scholarships and 46,281 receiving General scholarships, reports UNB.Some 35,892 scholarship recipients are boys, accounting for 45.29...