- All passengers feared dead after jet collides with helicopter in US
- No decision made to form a party or resign from govt: Nahid
- Dhaka expresses concern over dwindling funds for Rohingyas
- Women footballers to announce retirement if coach not removed
- Shab-e-Barat to be observed Feb 14
- 'Our rivers dried up due to various dams in India'
- Govt wants to lay foundation of radical reforms to state structure: Nahid
- NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together
- Govt takes 3 decisions on quota
- Rangpur suffer fourth straight defeat to end group stage
- Court orders to attach Tk368 crore land of S Alam, family
- Japan pledges to continue development cooperation with Bangladesh
- 'Chatradal ready to resist banned Chhatra League on the streets'
- "Bangladesh trapped in web of conspiracies, not running as people expected"
- Much awaited next Dan Brown book announced to be released on Sept 9
- Bangladesh Railway to offer special trains for Ijtema attendees
- Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden'
- No security risk at Ijtema Ground: RAB DG
- ICT sets April 6 for submitting Jatrabari genocide probe report
- Animals and plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Building a skilled workforce is the core challenge
While global demand for skilled workers continues to rise, Bangladesh faces a significant challenge in developing and exporting skilled labor. Currently, half of the countrys workforce remains unemployed, and 30 percent lack the education and training needed to secure jobs. Over the past four...
Central bank lifts restrictions on bankers' foreign travel
In a significant policy shift, Bangladesh Bank has removed all restrictions on the foreign travel of bank officials. From now on, bankers will no longer need prior approval from the central bank to travel abroad. The new directive, issued in a circular on Sunday, allows bank officers to travel for...
Police reforms aim to ensure neutrality, says IGP
Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to free the countrys police force from political influence during his address as the chief guest at the closing parade of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI)-2023 batch. The parade was held at the Bangladesh...
Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs after CEO's resignation
Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off approximately 1,100 workers at its Ohio Jeep plant, following the sudden resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares. The company announced late Saturday that no employees would face indefinite layoffs from January 5 due to a previously planned shift reduction....
Shuvosangho empowers 20 underprivileged women in Boalkhali with sewing machines
After completing four months of intensive sewing training, 20 underprivileged women from Boalkhali, Chattogram, are transforming their newfound skills into opportunities. Sumi, Sanjeeda, and their peers proudly displayed their handcrafted garments for women and children. With sewing machines...
VR training tool to boost surgical skills of ophthalmologists
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) has been equipped with a virtual reality training tool to boost the surgical skills of ophthalmologists. Orbis International has donated the simulation tool it has developed in partnership with medical technology company Fundamental VR to...