Events

Events

The “Digital Defenders Youth Leadership Summit,” hosted by the Subarna Bhumi Foundation on Saturday (9 May), brought together 25 youth leaders from Indigenous and Bengali communities to promote safer digital spaces. Photo: Courtesy

Subarna Bhumi Foundation hosts ‘Digital Defenders’ summit to combat online disinformation

The participants were recent graduates of the “Empowered Youth: Safer Digital Spaces” training programme supported by Accountability Lab.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurating a national workshop at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University on 12 May 2026. Photo: UNB

PM calls for greater focus on research, innovation in universities

Kamal Ahmed, Consulting Editor of The Daily Star, speaking at a plenary session titled “Politico-Governance Ecosystem and Free Media” on the second day of the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 on 9 May. Photo: TBS

Experts warn politicised governance, majoritarianism undermining press freedom

The Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CanCham Bangladesh) opening its new office yesterday (5 May). Photo: Courtesy

CanCham Bangladesh inaugurates new office, eyes stronger trade ties

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaking at a civic reception at the Sylhet Nagar Bhaban on 2 May 2026. Photo: TBS

80% of 1 lakh new healthcare workers to be women, says PM

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Bimstec youth leadership programme inaugurated in Bengaluru to strengthen regional cooperation

PCIU Volunteers Forum recognises 27 student volunteers for their work supporting underprivileged communities in Chattogram on 27 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

PCIU Volunteers Forum honours 27 students for humanitarian work in Chattogram

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Int'l tourism fair kicks off 9 April in Dhaka

Kuwait Ambassador Ali Thunayun Abdulwahab Hamadah pays a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Kuwait ambassador calls on state minister for foreign affairs, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

A speaker addresses the Asia Pharma Expo 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Dhaka on 29 March 2026. Photo: TBS

3-day Asia Pharma Expo begins

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CanCham Bangladesh hosts Iftar Mahfil in Dhaka

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo speaking at a meeting of the district law and order committee held at the conference room of the Feni Deputy Commissioner’s office on 8 March 2026. Photo: BSS

Drug dealers, extortionists won't be spared: Environment minister

Organisers and participants pose for a photo at the end of a two-day workshop on the publishing industry and literary journalism, centring Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 in Dhaka on 3 March. Photo: TBS

PIB holds 2-day workshop to further professionalise book fair, publishing industry