Day: July 27, 2026
Prof Sohel Rana Appointed as Jahangirnagar University Treasurer
Dhaka: The government has appointed Prof Dr Md Sohel Rana from the Department of Pharmacy at Jahangirnagar University (JU) as the new treasurer of the university. This appointment was made official through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry…
JCD Leaders to Visit Graves of July Martyrs and Meet Families Nationwide
Dhaka: Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders across the country will visit the graves of those killed in the July 2024 mass uprising, meet their family members, and hand over gifts on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the organisation’s month-long pro…
Poor Enforcement Leaves Bangladesh’s E-Waste Crisis Worsening Despite Legal Framework
Dhaka: Weak enforcement of existing regulations, the absence of an effective collection system, and poor coordination among stakeholders are preventing Bangladesh from tackling its rapidly growing electronic waste (e-waste) problem, speakers said at a…
CNG Station Owners Call Off July Strike, Plan August Indefinite Halt
Dhaka: Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association on Monday withdrew its planned one-day symbolic shutdown of CNG filling stations scheduled for July 30, citing the ongoing gas supply disruption. However, the association…
BAU Researchers Develop Low-Cost Duck Plague Vaccine Using Local Virus
Dhaka: Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have developed a low-cost duck plague vaccine using a locally isolated strain of the virus, a breakthrough that could significantly reduce losses in the country’s duck farming sector.
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Gas Shortage Persists, Dhaka Households Struggle to Cook
Dhaka: Prolonged gas shortages across the capital are disrupting daily life, leaving many households unable to cook meals on time. The hardship is particularly severe for low-income families, many of whom have no alternative but to cook on wood-fired …
Access to Finance Identified as Major Bottleneck in Bangladesh’s Business Environment
Dhaka: Access to finance continues to be the most significant obstacle in Bangladesh’s business landscape, as it remains the lowest-scoring pillar among 11 assessed in the Bangladesh Business Index (BBX) 2024-25. Despite a 12-point improvement from th…
Bajus Increases Gold Price by Tk 2,216 per Bhori
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (Bajus) has announced an increase in the price of gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori, establishing the new rate for 22-karat gold at Tk 223,074 per bhori, inclusive of VAT, effective from Monday morning.
Accordin…