BMU to be聽 transformed into univ of public aspiration: VC
Bangladesh Medical University vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam at a workshop in Dhaka has said that the BMU should be promoted to a university of public aspiration.
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MU beat Lyon in Europa League epic
Harry Maguire headed in the winner as Manchester United produced an astonishing extra-time comeback on Thursday to beat Lyon and set up a Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, while Tottenham Hotspur are also through to the...
Republicans launch probe into top US university Harvard
Republicans in the US Congress announced an investigation into Harvard University on Thursday, accusing it of flouting civil rights law in an escalation of president Donald Trump鈥檚 attacks on elite institutions.
Iran has serious doubts over US intentions: FM
Iran鈥檚 foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday cast doubt over the intentions of the United States a day before a second round of nuclear talks with Washington.
US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington could soon exit efforts to reach a Ukraine ceasefire if it decided peace was not 鈥榙oable鈥�, after meeting European and Ukrainian officials in Paris.
United stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.
Shadow probe body formed to identify July Uprising attackers
A group of students has formed a 35-member shadow investigation committee to identify those directly and indirectly involved in the attacks on Dhaka University students during the July Uprising between July 15 and August 5, 2024.
IUB welcomes Bengali new year with various events
Independent University, Bangladesh has welcomed the Bengali New Year 1432 through various events at its campus of Bashundhara in Dhaka...
BMU SSH offers X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasonogram, mammogram, BMD services
The Radiology and Imaging Centre of Super Specialised Hospital of Bangladesh Medical University offers various test-related services, including the X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasonogram and BMD...
130 students in US join federal lawsuit over revoked visas
More than 130 international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully cancelling their visas, jeopardising their legal status in the country, court documents show...
Historic Mujibnagar Day observed
Historic Mujibnagar Day was observed on Thursday in a befitting manner highlighting the oath-taking ceremony of the country鈥檚 first government on April 17, 1971...
Next IMF loan tranche may face further delay
The release of the next tranche of the International Monetary Fund鈥檚 $4.7 billion loan to Bangladesh may face further delay, as the IMF has yet to reach a staff-level agreement with the government...
Govt urged to watch first, act then
Economist Rehman Sobhan on Thursday said rushing to Washington in a show of modesty to deal with the newly announced tariff policy by the United States was not a good strategy...
Bangladesh can expand exports to US after tariff hike: WTO report
The World Trade Organisation has observed that Trump鈥檚 tariff hike could open the door for Bangladesh to expand its exports to the United States...
Iran, US running out of time to secure deal: UN
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Thursday that Iran and the United States were running out of time to secure a deal as they prepare to hold fresh nuclear talks this weekend.
Khilkhet-Kuril road to be closed for 29hrs
The vehicular movement on the road from Khilkhet to Kuril and Bashundhara will be closed for 29 hours starting from Thursday evening due to relocation of lines of the utility services for the under-construction first underground metro rail system in Bangladesh...
Govt to form committee to probe financial crimes: Rizwana
The government has decided to constitute a committee to conduct probes and start trial process against those involved in financial crimes in the country.
US team visiting Bangladesh inquires about reforms, polls, Rohingyas
The visiting US delegation led by deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Nicole Ann Chulick on Thursday enquired about the Bangladesh interim government鈥檚 views about the Rohingya crisis and...
Professor Yunus for stronger Dhaka-Islamabad ties
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday emphasised strengthening relations with Pakistan to boost mutual cooperation and explore trade and business potentials.
JU hall provost resigns amid student protest
The provost of Maulana Bhashani Hall at Jahangirnagar University has resigned amid ongoing protests by students over alleged administrative failure to maintain hygiene and standard food in the hall canteen...
Japanese envoy visits health centre for Rohingyas
Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, visited the Hakimpara Primary Healthcare Centre on Thursday to observe services, supported by medical equipment provided through the Japanese embassy under the grant assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects...
Bangladesh to ratify 1992 Water Convention
Bangladesh has decided to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) 1992.
Inter dreaming of treble after reaching semis
Inter Milan鈥檚 treble dream聽is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, as the Serie A giants won a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Chhatra Odhikar Parishad demands DUCSU polls by June
The Chhatra Odhikar Parishad on Wednesday demanded that the Dhaka University authorities announce a specific timeframe for Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections by May and hold an 鈥榓cceptable, participatory, and competitive鈥� election by June...
Man arrested after harassment of woman goes viral
The police have arrested an elderly man who was caught on video allegedly harassing a young woman in an auto-rickshaw, a video that quickly went viral on social media...
Shabnam Huq鈥檚 25th death anniv today
Today is the 25th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former chief executive officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation, said a press release...
Premier Bank fined as Iqbal withdraws fund
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has fined Premier Bank for allowing its former chairman, HBM Iqbal, to illegally withdraw Tk 1.11 crore and $30,000 from frozen accounts, according to BFIU officials...
Parties discuss polls, reforms with US team
Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party leaders in separate meetings with a visiting United States delegation discussed next national elections and reform issues on Wednesday in Dhaka city...
Yunus among Time magazine 100 most influential persons
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine鈥檚 100 Most Influential People of 2025...
IMF wraps up discussion on positive notes
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday concluded its discussions with the government of Bangladesh on the disbursement of $1 billion under a $4.7 billion loan programme...