HSC Exams Continue as Scheduled in Bangladesh Despite Adverse Weather Conditions

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.

A student leader from Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has funded the master’s examination registration fee for a financially distressed Dhaka University student using his earnings from a ride-sharing motorcycle service.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has launched a fully automated system for research paper submission and review.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon emphasizes the need for curriculum reform and quality research to transform higher education in Bangladesh.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to create a Higher Education Academy aimed at training university teachers and developing academic leadership in Bangladesh.

University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed emphasizes the need for quality higher education and skilled graduates to address the growing job market demand.

Prime Minister's adviser on education, Dr Mahdi Amin, announced plans to build innovation hubs and startup ecosystems at universities across the country.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury called for linking higher education with employment and entrepreneurship, urging authorities to consider priority sectors, employment prospects, and entrepreneurial opportunities while establishing new universities and introducing new faculties and subjects.

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher emphasizes the need for students to lead in sports, science, technology, and other co-curricular activities alongside their academic studies.

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed urged businesses to use automated revenue management systems and digital services for better tax compliance.

The 2nd Embassy Indoor Games, featuring representatives from 26 diplomatic missions and organizations, will commence tomorrow at International School Dhaka.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) to uphold its image and public trust by ensuring all upcoming elections are held in a free, fair, and impartial manner.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the improvement in Bangladesh's law and order situation is now visible, as law enforcement agencies have been able to arrest perpetrators of crimes and bring them to justice within a short time.

Bangladesh has initiated sending essential relief supplies to Nepal to assist those impacted by recent catastrophic landslides and floods.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new policy allowing authorised dealers to issue foreign-currency guarantees for foreign firms involved in local projects.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit next week in Kyrgyzstan.

Germany has recorded a staggering 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer amid extreme heatwaves across Europe.

LGRD Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan hopes for increased Chinese cooperation in infrastructure, port management, waste management, and renewable energy.

A cable car accident in the French Alps has left 23 people injured, with three in critical condition.

Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 180 people and left hundreds missing.

Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir, shows stark signs of climate change, threatening water supply and electricity generation for millions.

North Korea has condemned the US decision to sell tactical missiles to South Korea and fund human rights monitoring projects, vowing a 'powerful response' to what it describes as Washington's hostile actions.

Families are desperately searching for missing loved ones after devastating floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people.

The court has set September 30 as the new deadline for submitting the investigation report in the high-profile murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.

Rescue teams are racing against time to find more than 1,300 people missing after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165.

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has prepared 60 industrial plots for investors at the under-construction Patuakhali Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam emphasizes the importance of proper care and preservation of saplings to ensure the success of the government's tree plantation programme.