The Westin Dhaka is celebrating an exquisite Pasta Promotion at its renowned Italian restaurant, Prego. The promotion commenced on July 25 and will run until August 15, offering patrons an exceptional opportunity to indulge in a wide range of delectable pasta dishes and other authentic Italian delicacies. Prego, known for its dedication to providing an exceptional Italian dining experience, has ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published the new editions of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which include important new medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions, among others. The updated Model Lists aim to facilitate greater access to innovative medicines that show clear clinical ...

Romina Nunez scored the equaliser as Argentina roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with South Africa at the Women’s World Cup on Friday, denying them a landmark first-ever win at the tournament. South Africa appeared to be cruising to a first ever win in five matches at the World Cup after goals by Linda Motlhalo and Thembi ...

Air India on Thursday announced that it will commence its direct flights from Delhi to Dhaka from September 15. In a move to enhance connectivity between the capital cities of India and Bangladesh, Air India will fly four times a week between the two cities using its Airbus A320 aircraft, The Economic Times reports. Air India already operates flights thrice ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders in St Petersburg that Russia would send up to 50,000 tons of grain for free to six African countries. “In the coming months, we will be able to ensure free supplies of 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Central African Republic and Eritrea,” he said in ...

A total of 1,83,578 students achieved GPA-5 in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. Education Minister Dipu Moni revealed the information when she was formally disclosing the results of SSC and other equivalent exams. She also said in the nine general education boards, 1,59,220 students scored GPA-5. Among them, 70,975 are male students and 88,245 are female ...

A total of 80.39 per cent candidates have passed this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations-2023. The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2023 were published across the country on Friday morning. Last year, 87.44 per cent students passed the SSC and equivalent exams. A total of 1,83,578 students achieved GPA-5 in this year. The pass rates in ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated “Smriti Chironjib” memorial monument on the Bangladesh Supreme Court (SC) premises in Dhaka. She opened the memorial monument that was built aimed at preserving the place from where Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a speech after inaugurating the journey of the country’s apex court on December 18 in 1972. ...

The results for this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent tests were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday morning. Education Minister Dipu Moni handed over the result to the PM. Education Minister Dipu Moni handed over the results to the PM at the latter’s official residence Ganabhaban around 9am. Later, the chairmen of 11 education boards—nine ...

Death row convicts Dr Mia Mohammad Mohiuddin and Md Jahangir Alam were executed at Rajshahi jail on Thursday night over the killing of Rajshahi University Professor S Taher Ahmed. The two convicts were hanged simultaneously at 10:01pm in Rajshahi jail, senior superintendent of Rajshahi Central Jail Abdul Jalil said. Earlier on Tuesday, a total of 35 family members of both ...