Bangladesh Education Minister Hosts Australian and Chinese Delegations for Higher Education Talks

The UGC Chairman emphasized the importance of promoting tolerance, morality, and justice in higher education during an international conference in Dhaka.

A nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has been launched to enhance the technological capabilities of young people.

Chittagong University's Vice-Chancellor highlights the urgent need for ethical guidelines on AI use in education and research.

Khulna Agricultural University and Khulna University of Engineering and Technology are set to sign an MoU to support laboratory facilities and academic collaboration.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced that admissions for Thakurgaon Medical College will start next year.

A nationwide training programme has been launched to equip young people with AI-based skills.

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has advanced the joining date for 14,384 newly recruited primary teachers to October 1, bringing forward the initial announcement of October 29.

The government plans to expand its school meal programme to all government primary schools in phases, emphasizing nutrition and local integration.

Rajshahi College has opened registration for its 150th anniversary celebration, marking a significant milestone in its rich history.

The government is intensifying efforts to empower women through education and economic initiatives, according to Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu.

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon emphasized the necessity of technical education for building a developed Bangladesh.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Bangladesh is transforming universities into centers for skill development, focusing on equipping students with essential soft skills.

Officials from Bangladesh Police and the ICRC met to discuss enhancing cooperation in training, human rights, first aid, and disaster response.

SAARC nations convene to address significant post-harvest fruit losses, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation, innovation, and policy support.

Bangladesh's Water Resources Minister Anne seeks continued support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for sustainable water management and riverbank protection.

Police in Chattogram have apprehended two men linked to a notorious terrorist, uncovering firearms and ammunition.

Fact-checking team BanglaFact confirms the Prime Minister did not make the controversial statement on electricity bills circulating on social media.

With favorable weather and exceeded cultivation targets, farmers in Manikganj district anticipate a bumper jute harvest season.

Despite injuries, Bangladesh cricket team commences training in Darwin for upcoming Test series against Australia.

Varendra University in Rajshahi launched an environmental awareness program, 'Trees in Exchange for Plastic,' promoting sustainability and reducing plastic pollution.

The Fire Service and Civil Defence organized a two-day training for Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh members to enhance their safety during emergencies.

Bangladesh Bank has abolished the Telegraphic Transfer (TT) discounting facility against liens on current accounts as part of efforts to modernise the country's financial system.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, recording 580 new cases and three deaths in the past day, raising the year's toll to 59 fatalities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will tour three flood-affected upazilas in Chattogram on August 9 to distribute relief and hand over newly constructed houses.

Australia's multi-year humanitarian funding aims to alleviate the ongoing crisis for Rohingyas and Bangladeshi host communities.

Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross representative, the first publicized meeting with a foreign official since her ousting in 2021.

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began a two-day training program on securities law for compliance officers of Dhaka-based TREC holder companies.

A photo exhibition at Barishal University commemorates the July Mass Uprising, honoring the resistance and sacrifices of the student community.

A struggling family in Rajshahi receives new hope and a better life through government humanitarian assistance.

Bangladesh initiates its first boat census from August 20 to 29 to create a comprehensive database of engine-powered vessels, aiming to improve water transport safety and development.