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BD to seek diplomatic support for delay in LDC graduation

The government will begin lobbying foreign diplomats in Dhaka next month to build support for its request to defer Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by three years, as the issue moves towards consideration at the UNGA."We will sit with all the foreign missions in Bangladesh in the...

World Cup fever turns city into a festival of flags

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gathers momentum, football fever has gripped Bangladesh once again, transforming the capital into a colourful display of support for competing nations.A visit by The Financial Express to several markets, including Gulistan, Bangabazar and Khilgaon Taltola City Corporation Market, found streets, buildings and neighbourhoods draped...

Navana Group vice chairman granted bail

A Dhaka labour court on Wednesday granted bail to Navana Group Vice Chairman Sajedul Islam Shuvro in a case filed over violating labour laws.Police earlier arrested Shuvro in connection with a criminal case involving contempt of court. He was arrested from his residence in Banani during an overnight operation on...

NSU SHSS holds distinguished lecture on GNH

North South University School of Humanities and Social Sciences (NSU SHSS) recently hosted another episode of the NSU SHSS Distinguished Lecture Series on its campus in the capital, according to a statement.Titled "Gross National Happiness", the lecture featured Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee, Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, as the keynote...

Vitamin A campaign on June 28

A daylong nationwide Vitamin A campaign will be held on June 28 to protect the children aged between six to 59 months from blindness and malnutrition. The event will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on the day.Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain will inaugurate the...

DU makes notable progress in THE Impact Rankings

Dhaka University (DU) has advanced to the 401-600 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, published by the UK-based magazine Times Higher Education.Compared with last year's placement in the 1,001-1,500 band, the university has made a notable leap in the latest edition of the rankings, released on...