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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File Photo

Universities should focus on building skilled workforce for employment: President

The president says universities should prioritise technical and technology-related education to produce graduates who meet labour market needs at home and abroad, while urging private universities...

Flames and smoke engulf Tuptup Resto and Resort in the Inani area of Cox’s Bazar during a devastating fire that claimed at least 10 lives. Fire Service and Civil Defence officials stated that the two-storey resort operated without a fire safety license and had previously been cautioned regarding safety measures. Photo: Courtesy

Fatal resort fire renews focus on safety in Cox's Bazar

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses members of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Scouts during a visit to Mirpur Bangla College in Dhaka. Speaking during an assessment of dengue prevention and cleanliness activities, he called on students and youth to take the lead in keeping surroundings clean, protecting the environment, and building a healthier Bangladesh. Photo: Collected

Efforts to build a clean Bangladesh must start now, PM tells students

The Durga idols at the Shridhar Sarbojanin Puja Mandap in Ghosh Para, Natore, meticulously decorated using 85 kilograms of sago grains. This innovative and unique artistic arrangement has drawn large crowds of devotees and visitors during the Durga Puja celebrations.

Sago, corn-grain Durga idols attract visitors in Natore

The Durga idols at the Taherpur Sri Sri Gangamata Temple in Bagmara, Rajshahi, featuring intricate attire crafted from 10,000 golden coin-shaped chocolates. Created by artist Nil Kumar Das and initiated by local organization Nabajagaran Sangha, this unique design has become a major attraction during the Sharadiya Durga festival. Photo: Collected

Durga Idol made with 10,000 coin chocolates in Taherpur

A portion of the 30 litres of smuggled liquor recovered by CIID officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Photo: Courtesy

CIID seizes Tk3.23cr worth of gold, liquor, cosmetics, used laptops from Dhaka, Ctg airports

31m in 'fragile middle' as poverty rises, investment stagnates in Bangladesh

31m in 'fragile middle' as poverty rises, investment stagnates in Bangladesh

Cicada. Photo: Collected

New cicada species identified in Bangladesh

Prime Minister’s Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin speaks at the inauguration of the ‘Bangladesh Youth Model United Nations 2026’ at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad on Friday. Photo: BSS

Govt to fund young talents to attend UN conference: Mahdi Amin

Tala Upazila Health Complex in Satkhira, where 52-year-old fish farm owner Khitish Mondal succumbed to his injuries on Friday. Photo: TBS

Satkhira fish farm owner beaten to death on suspicion of stealing fish

Illustration: TBS

29% of highly educated Bangladeshi youth unemployed, half work below qualifications: IMF

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque speaks to reporters after inspecting an examination centre at Motijheel Model School and College in the capital on Friday. Photo: Courtesy

Youth Development exam question leak: All involved will face action, says Aminul

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee speaks at the annual general meeting and scholarship distribution ceremony of Lakshmipur Samaj Unnayan Parishad in Lakshmipur town on Friday. Photo: Courtesy

'We must focus on the struggle of life': Anee urges unity to overcome poverty, hardship