Entertainment
Actor Sharif Siraj, known for his roles in projects like YouTumor, Mercules, Virus, and Esha Murder, is stepping into film production with his upcoming film Uraal. Directed by Jobaidur Rahman, the film is set to hit theatres on August 1, marking Sharif’s official debut as a producer. The date ...
City
To transform the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) into an efficient, self-reliant, and future-ready institution, a 10-year strategic plan will be developed with expert guidance, announced Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of...
Education & Culture
Rajshahi University (RU) has approved its annual budget of Taka 564.34 crore for the 2025-2026 financial year, placing the highest emphasis on salaries, allowances, and pensions.Prof Akhter Hossain Mazumder, Administrator of the Public Relations Office, said that the budget was passed at a recently ...
Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) has named a gate ‘July 36 Gate’ in remembrance of the July Uprising.Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Alimul Islam inaugurated the gate, constructed at a cost of Tk 1.36 crore, on Friday.Treasurer Professor Dr A.T.M Mahbub-E-Elahi, deans of different fa...
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025 officially began on Thursday in Chongqing, China. The five-day event promises a rich celebration of cinema, technology, and international friendship under the theme ‘Technology & Film · Charm of the SCO.’This year&...
Business
The Ambassador Algeria to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdelouahab SAIDANI on Saturday emphasized Algeria’s current contributions to economic modernization and regional peace, citing the country's recent legal reforms that have boosted foreign direct investment to $8.6 billion in 2024.The envoy w...
To ensure a secure agricultural production system by supplying high-quality non-urea fertilisers to farmers across the country, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, continues to import non-urea fertilisers from various...
The Vice Chancellor of Jagannath University (JnU) has urged to ensure equal participation of men and women in mass media, but not by excluding men. He also said that equal opportunities should be provided to both men and women based on skill and fairness, and only then can true equality be establish...
After months of controversy, director Raihan Rafi’s much-talked-about web film Omimangshito has finally been cleared for release by the newly formed Bangladesh Film Certification Board. The film, which was earlier blocked for its striking resemblance to the 2012 murder of journalist coupl...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the country's economic growth continues to rely heavily on the SME sector, which also generates the highest employment. The days of hammer and chisel are over. Some SMEs are already using technology, but the scope needs to be expanded further...
Dhaka University has extended the deadline for submitting applications for admission to its Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme for the 2025-26 academic session.According to a press release issued by the university’s Public Relations Office on Tuesday, the application forms can now be downl...
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has raised its annual research budget by Taka1 lac, taking it from Taka 4 lac to Taka 5 lac, subject to fund availability.The university has also approved PhD project funding at Taka 7.5 lac per year, amounting to Taka 22.5 lac over three years. Assistant Stu...
Bangladeshi short film Untongue, directed by young filmmaker Golam Rabbani, has been officially selected for screening at the Waterloo Film Festival (WFF) in Durban, South Africa. The festival will be held from July 4 to 6 .Confirming the news, director Rabbani said, “The festival authorities ...
Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin is back with a brand-new patriotic anthem titled ‘Praner Bangladesh’, marking her return to music after a short break due to illness. The National Award-winning artiste, known for her timeless voice, is set to release the track soon through Orin Multimedia&...
Dhaka University (DU) has invited applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme for the July-December term of the 2025-26 academic session. The application form can be downloaded from the university website (https://du.ac.bd). Duly filled-in forms must be submitted to the re...
Comilla University has approved a budget of Tk 76.10 crore for the 2025-26 financial year. Out of this, Tk 69 crore will come as allocation from the University Grants Commission (UGC), while the university’s own income has been estimated at Tk 7.10 crore.Professor Dr. Mohammad Solaiman, Treasu...
Chattogram is witnessing the final day of “I : Under Construction”, a contemporary group art exhibition organised to mark the Diamond Jubilee (60 years) of Alliance Française Chattogram. The four-day event has provided a vibrant platform for exploring identity, memory, and contemp...
Chevron’s new President of Base Assets and Emerging Countries, Javier La Rosa, has reaffirmed his company’s longstanding partnership with Bangladesh during meetings in Dhaka with key government officials.“I am pleased to be here in Bangladesh engaging with our valued Government of ...
Disability Pride Bangladesh on Tuesday hosted an “Advocacy, Allyship, and Networking Meeting” in Uttara, Dhaka, to promote inclusion and uphold the rights of persons with disabilities.Bringing together allies, and community stakeholders, the meeting served as a platform for meaningful di...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation against five more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on charges of corruption and irregularities.ACC's public relations department confirmed the matter on Tuesday.Those against whom an investigation has been launche...
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