Thursday | 25 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
The Gender Champions Network (GCN), an initiative of SAJIDA Foundation supported by the Gates Foundation, was officially launched on Sunday at Sheraton, Dhaka, through an event titled Transforming Workplaces: Driving Equity and Empowering Action.The programme brought together business leaders, development
Humanitarian practitioners and development leaders have stressed the importance of financial inclusion for the Rohingya community alongside skills development initiatives to improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience in refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.The observations came at a workshop titled Financial Inclusion
CHATTOGRAM, May 12: A high-level delegation led by Koos Dijkstra, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands, visited the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA).The delegation paid a courtesy call on CPA Acting Chairman and Member (Harbour and Marine) Commodore Ahmed
Ahead of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) is taking an extensive preparation in its eastern zone through readying 90 old locomotives to ensure smooth and uninterrupted passenger services on the holy festival occasion, official sources said.According to the
A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has surpassed 50,000 confirmed and suspected cases, marking one of the country's deadliest health crises in decades. Since mid-March 2026, the outbreak has claimed more than 415 child deaths, placing the healthcare system under
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Monday stressed the need for 'reverse brain drain', saying Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education abroad should return home to contribute to national development and public welfare.Speaking as the
Speakers at a discussion meeting on Monday stressed the need for balanced and fact-based talks on the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT), warning that misinformation and extremist activities could threaten regional stability and harm Bangladesh's image abroad.The discussion 'Chattogram Hill Tracts:
A High Court (HC) bench on Monday rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of the 11-member adhoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).The HC bench comprising Justice Rajik Al Jalil and Justice Debashis Roy rejected the petition after
The government is going to construct second Padma Bridge, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Monday.He made the announcement after a preparatory meeting held at the Secretariat regarding safe travel arrangements ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday stressed on strengthening the village courts and appointing women in village police posts to enhance the justice at local level, make local government effective and increase women's participation
