Activists from several organisations held a torchlight rally in the capital on Sunday to protest obstruction of the burial of freedom fighter Manik Pashari. The procession began in Paltan and moved towards the National Press Club.
The National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCC) has approved four new textbooks for fourth-and sixth-grade students for the 2027 academic year, subject to necessary revisions.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the period of suspension of flights on the Dhaka-Dammam and Dhaka-Riyadh routes until November 4 next in the context of ongoing attacks at Saudi Arabia’s airports. The organisation has informed that this decision has been taken in the interest of the safety of passengers.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam leaves tomorrow on an official visit to Spain and the United Kingdom to deepen economic partnerships and expand cultural cooperation.
Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) on Sunday cut gold prices by Tk 3,324 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 220,858, including valued added tax (VAT).
Children from wealthy families in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, are significantly more likely to have elevated blood lead levels than those from low-income households, according to an analysis of a national survey of children under five.