Government Prioritizes Technical Education to Foster a Skilled Workforce: Afroza Khanam Rita

Professor Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, stresses the importance of developing a sense of goodness alongside academic knowledge for students.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has taken a significant step towards mitigating the growing risk of lightning strikes by planting palm seedlings on its campus.

Chattogram District Council Administrator Mahbuber Rahman Shamim has pledged support for promoting sports, debate, and educational activities among students.

Bangladesh and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical education cooperation, aiming to create employment opportunities and strengthen diplomatic ties.

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon emphasized the need for a more in-depth and organized educational partnership between Bangladesh and China during the China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference.

Prime Minister's Adviser and Spokesperson Mahdi Amin has called for leveraging education as a key driver to strengthen people-to-people connectivity between Bangladesh and China.

A new results-based monitoring system will be introduced in primary education to assess actual school performance.

Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) recently held a programme to mark National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fisheries management.

The government is set to introduce sports as a profession and integrate sports-related subjects into school textbooks starting from class four next year.

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon expressed gratitude to a visiting Chinese delegation for their cooperation in education and other sectors.

Jatiya Sangsad Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal has announced that political leaders will be barred from serving on school managing committees.

Khulna University's Vice-Chancellor highlights the necessity of digital transformation in education to enhance educators' knowledge and skills.

Bangladeshi traders and business leaders have assured that there will be no increase in the prices of essential commodities as long as supply remains normal.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have surged to a record high of $37.41 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

A special cultural evening celebrating Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Leto Gaan and Kabigaan will be held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on September 3.

Stocks in Bangladesh rebounded significantly today as investors, taking advantage of lower prices, bought shares that had been beaten down during the prolonged downturn.

US President Donald Trump has expressed his expectation of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and conveyed his warmest regards and love to the people of Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved draft rules for direct listing of securities and plans to introduce financial derivatives trading by January 2028.

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has resumed normal banking operations, providing relief to depositors.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term amid allegations of electoral irregularities and political repression.

Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza City has resulted in the deaths of three people, including two children and a woman, as part of an operation to capture a senior Hamas figure.

The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) highlights the need for long-term financial solutions for cricketers following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Malaysia has expressed interest in recruiting around 200,000 workers from Bangladesh within the next six months, with 10,000 workers set to travel free of charge.

The United Nations has stated that most civilian victims of Afghanistan's 2001-2021 war have not received justice, reparation, or acknowledgment for their suffering.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran would immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to a June deal aimed at ending hostilities.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan expressed hope for further strengthening of Bangladesh-India bilateral ties during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi.

Japan has relaxed its overtime regulations, sparking debate over the country's workaholic culture.

A knife-wielding woman killed one and injured another in Times Square before being shot by police.

In Kyiv, a theatrical adaptation of the Odyssey by Ukraine's Azov military corps transforms the ancient epic into a modern tale of resistance and longing.

Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump warned of a hard response to Iran.