Advocacy session on gender-disaggregated data collection to advance SDG localization in Bangladesh

The advocacy session brought together representatives from BBS, district administrations, local government institutions, civil society organisations, women’s think tanks and other key stakeholders to strengthen the collection, analysis and use of gender-disaggregated data at the local level. BBS Director General (Ad Interim) Mohammad Obaidul Islam graced the session as the chief guest, while Director of […]

Robbie Axiata wins Accentec Presents FICCI Football Tournament title

The special guests present included MHM Fairoz, Director, FICCI; TIM Nurul Kabir, Executive Director, FICCI; Shahid Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Robi Axiata PLC; Mohammad Zubaid Ul Islam, Marketing Director, Singer Bangladesh Limited; Sabbir Firdous, Director, Backpage PR; Mazharul Kabir, Incharge, Sales, Novo Air; and Managing Director of Nutmeg, Mehboob Alam. Over the past […]

National Day of Kosovo celebrated in Dhaka with call for deeper bilateral cooperation

He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, education, technology, culture and people-to-people exchanges. He also mentioned Bangladesh’s recent democratic mandate under the leadership of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman. Emphasizing on future cooperation, he said, “May the bonds of friendship between our two countries become even stronger.” The Embassy of the […]

Bangladesh’s first law fair organized to provide free legal aid to marginalized people

A large number of human rights lawyers voluntarily provided free legal consultation at this event. They included advocate Zia Habib Ahsan, general secretary of BHRF; Advocate Syed Mohammed Haroon, Member of the Board of Trustees and Secretary of Chattogram Metrograss Branch; Advocate HM Jasim Uddin, Secretary of Chattogram District Branch; Advocate Jannatul Naeem Rumana, President […]

Bangladesh invited to Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2026 in Fiji

Ministers are also expected to agree on practical measures to advance the rule of law by improving access to justice and strengthening legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection. Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchway thanked the Government of Fiji for hosting the meeting. “The rule of law is essential for peace, […]

US Ambassador Announces Winner of SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch Competition

According to a press release, US Ambassador Brent T Christensen announced PrimeSync Solutions as the winner of the SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch Competition at the EMK Center in Gulshan, Dhaka today, Friday. US Mission spokesperson Purnima Rai said the winner, selected from 350 applicants, received complimentary registration for the SelectUSA Investment Summit to be held […]

International School Dhaka qualifies for Global Round of World Scholar Cup

Six ISD teams were tested in several academic subjects, including art and music, literature and media, science and technology, social studies and history. They competed in four rounds: Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholars Challenge, and Scholars Bowl. Two ISD students were selected among the best debaters to participate in the Debate Showcase program. The eight […]

Impact of social media on democracy

Faisal explained how people from different communities in India are being threatened and instigated against other groups through social media. Moving forward, he stressed on increasing the integrity and transparency of social media. According to Rezwan Islam, communications and outreach coordinator at Engage Media, the roles of individual users, fact-checkers, journalists and others will be […]