The government has honoured 101 distinguished teachers from various levels of the country, including former Vice-Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU) Professor Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman, in recognition of their long-standing contributions to nation-building.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined a discussion organised by the Ministry of Education marking World Teachers’ Day 2026. The discussion was held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
Battery-powered auto-rickshaw drivers blocked the road in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Monday morning. They were protesting the disconnection of the electricity connections used to charge their vehicles.
The family of a 13-year-old girl and the authorities of Islami Bank Hospital in Dhaka's Motijheel have both filed complaints with police after a clash at the hospital on Sunday night. The family alleges medical negligence over her death. The hospital denies it.
The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the women's bathroom at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Monday morning. She is believed to be around 28 years old.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign a multibillion-dollar agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus on October 7 for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft, according to sources familiar with the development.