An organisation named ‘Smriti 71’ has documented 54 freedom fighters associated with Jahangirnagar University who took part in the 1971 Liberation War, organising an event titled ‘Jahangirnagar in the Liberation War’ to recognise their contributions and preserve their legacy.
A total of 291,209 students have applied for re-scrutiny and re-evaluation of 1,087,413 answer scripts in various subjects under all 11 education boards following the publication of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examination results.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for predictable, accessible and cost-free financing for gender-responsive climate adaptation and resilience.
Gold prices have fallen for the fourth consecutive time in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price by Tk 2,158 per bhori. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 219,808 per bhori.
Indian infrastructure company Tata Projects has secured a contract to build a 5.2-kilometre underground railway section as part of the expansion of Dhaka's metro rail network. The company will execute the project in a joint venture with Japan's Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought increased Australian investment in Bangladesh and its support in ensuring the safe repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.