Ziaur Rahman Foundation Hosts Annual Science Fair to Uncover Future Scientists

The Bangladesh Innovation Fair-2026 has started its social media promotional campaign to highlight the event set for September 12-14.

The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) convened a significant organizational meeting in Khulna, emphasizing the enhancement of its activities and social welfare programs.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam highlights the critical role of youth in ensuring sustainable technology-driven development in Bangladesh.

On the anniversary of the July Uprising, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation commemorated the martyrs and emphasized the ongoing importance of democracy in Bangladesh.

A team of Bangladeshi students has won the 13th edition of CERN’s Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, marking Bangladesh’s first victory in the global science contest.

A technical skills fair in Bagerhat seeks to expand employment and livelihood opportunities for youth through vocational training.

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's initiatives for children's mental and physical development as essential for national progress.

Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam emphasizes the importance of nuclear science and technology for Bangladesh's development.

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

Japan is preparing to launch the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission to retrieve samples from Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, which could unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Thousands gather across Europe to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 2006.

A Bangladeshi geospatial expert has been honored with a prestigious Data User/Provider Award for his contributions to flood mapping and disaster management.

Experts at Chilbolton Observatory in the UK are tracking an increasing number of objects in Earth's orbit, highlighting the growing threat posed by space junk.

A newly discovered dinosaur species from Zimbabwe provides insights into the early diversification of dinosaurs.

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have made significant progress in developing a low-cost vaccine against duck plague, potentially offering over 90 percent protection.

A wildfire has forced NASA to evacuate its deep space communications facility in Spain.

Research reveals killer whales blow sunfish to pieces, possibly for fun.

India has achieved a significant milestone in its space journey with the successful launch of the Vikram-1 orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace.

The government has earmarked Taka 24.72 crore for research by young scientists in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam announced that 1,336 engineers have received international standard training for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

Students from Dhaka Residential Model College, set to represent Bangladesh at RoboSub 2026 in the USA, met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss their project and receive his encouragement.

Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu highlights the need for sustained collaboration with UNDP and other international partners to modernize Bangladesh's land management system.

The Directorate General of Health Services reports four additional deaths from suspected measles, raising the total to 967 since March.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, conveying greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussing bilateral cooperation.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Bill, 2026.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that Bangladesh sees no risk in joining the Mecca Defence Pact and it would not restrict Bangladesh’s engagement with other partners.

Bangladesh and China are set to launch a State Minister-level Diplomacy and Defense Dialogue, alongside an early Foreign Minister-level Strategic Dialogue, as part of deepening their strategic partnership.

Icelanders have voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, according to final referendum results.

Muhammad Kader Gani Chowdhury, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), has expressed his commitment to transform the national news agency into a world-class news outlet.

The National Board of Revenue has uncovered a significant VAT evasion by battery manufacturer JiuZhou Industry Ltd.

Bangladesh Bank has revised its Tk 10,000 crore refinancing scheme for agriculture to boost production and ensure food security.

Dengue infections continue to rise in Khulna Division, with 243 new patients admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours.

A court in Dhaka has ordered the arrest of former Member of Parliament (MP) Barrister M Shahjahan Omar in connection with the killing of Ishak Jamaddar during the July 2024 Mass Uprising.

A two-year-old girl tragically drowned in a pond at Baruihati village under Tala upazila of Satkhira district.

A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, describing it as one of the 'greatest honors of my life.'

The Bangladeshi government has announced comprehensive education reforms, including the introduction of new subjects and technologies, starting from the 2028 academic session.

France's Diane Parry won her first WTA title by defeating Belgian second seed Elise Mertens in the Monterrey tournament final.

Ecuador has declared a national emergency due to the severe impacts of the El Nino climate phenomenon, which is expected to be the strongest on record.

Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury administered the oath to Justice Md Habibul Gani as a newly appointed judge of the Appellate Division.