Urgent Reforms Proposed for MCQ Exam in Recruitment of 13,599 Education Institution Heads

Sharmeen Akhter, a visually impaired woman from Satkhira, has finally been appointed as a junior officer at the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL).

Bangladesh and Malaysia have held productive talks aimed at strengthening labour market cooperation, expanding employment opportunities, and enhancing manpower exports.

Bangladesh aims to secure more employment opportunities for its nationals in Brunei, with a focus on expanding market access for key products.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announces a new 100-bed accommodation facility at the Hajj Camp for migrant workers facing flight delays or cancellations.

The Department of Social Services has extended the deadline for applications for data collectors and supervisors under the Family Card program.

A seminar on skill development and safe migration for foreign workers was held in Rampal to encourage youths to acquire necessary training for overseas jobs.

Bangladesh and Thailand are discussing the potential employment of around 10,000 Bangladeshi workers in Thailand.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission has announced that 6,165 candidates have qualified in the written test of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury highlights ongoing reforms and international cooperation.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam highlights Bangladesh's commitment to labour sector reforms during a meeting with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

The Chattogram Job Fair 2026, a significant event for students and job seekers, is set to take place on July 20 at Chittagong University.

Karmasaangsthan Bank has announced a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at creating employment opportunities for 900,000 unemployed youths in Bangladesh.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam highlights the July mass uprising as a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s democratic evolution.

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur hosted a workshop on cybersecurity and digital safeguarding to equip students with essential digital 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.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has set up a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in research papers retracted from international journals.

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.