ligible candidates for Dhaka University’s admission tests for the 2021-22 sessions will be able to apply online for the entrance exams from April 20 to May 10. The decision came from the meeting of the university’s general admission committee on Thursday at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, with
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Fitra fixed at minimum Tk 75, maximum Tk 2,310
The Islamic Foundation has fixed this year’s Fitra at minimum Tk 75 and maximum Tk 2,310 per person, according to Prothom Alo. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Fixing Committee in the conference room of the Islamic Foundation today
New success in enhanced biofuel production
Shahadat Hossain A group of Jahangirnagar University researchers has claimed success in boosted biofuel production using certain types of yeast and bacteria. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starch solution obtained from rotten potato, sugarcane, sugar beets, maize, wheat, and molasses in presence of
Will Smith banned from the academy for 10 years over Chris Rock slap
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from all Academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock during this year’s show. Will Smith is no longer allowed to “attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually,” for the next decade. In a statement, the Academy said the ... Read more
Highway management set to improve
RHD to introduce country’s first road operation unit The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going establish a dedicated Road Operation Unit (ROU) for the first time to manage and monitor a national highway efficiently. The unit will include three ROU field offices and a headquarter in Dhaka, three axle-load control stations (ALCS) and Intelligent Transport
Nearly 50 lakh vehicles plying in Bangladesh: JS body
At present there are 49 lakh 91 thousand 75 different types of vehicles in the country, according to the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources. Of these, 41.73 lakh (83%) run by gasoline (octane/petrol), 5.39 lakh are powered by diesel, 2.38 lakh are powered by CNG, 6,278 vehicles are powered ... Read more
Kim Kardashian Reveals How Kris Jenner Inspired Her To Divorce Kanye West
Kim Kardashian has spoken out about her mum Kris Jenner influenced her decision to divorce Kanye West. While the pair both may have moved on – with the Kardashian having gotten into a relationship with SNL star Pete Davidson and West – now known as Ye – with Chaney Jones – the pair’s divorce only fully ... Read more
Brighton woman jailed after planning to kidnap and kill ex with ‘murder toolkit’
A 20-year-old woman who created a ‘meticulous’ to-do list and a ‘murder toolkit’ has been jailed for plotting to kidnap, torture and kill her ex. Sophie George was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison at Lewes Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. George, who ... Read more
‘Doraemon’ co-creator Fujiko A. Fujio dies at 88
Fujiko A. Fujio, co-creator of iconic manga series Doraemon, has died at age 88. IGN reported that the manga artist died in his home in Tokyo on Thursday, April 7. According to the report, police were called to the artist’s home that morning after he had collapsed, but he had died by the time they arrived. ... Read more
Britney Spears objects to paying $600K for her mother’s lawyers
Five months after ending the court-appointed conservatorship under her father Jamie, Britney Spears is objecting her mother Lynne Spears’ request for the singer to pay more than $660,000 (£504,000) to cover her legal fees. Attorneys representing Lynne filed court documents in early November asking for her daughter to pay her fees because she and her legal ... Read more
Meta planning digital currency ‘Zuck Bucks’: reports
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly working on a new form of digital currency called ‘Zuck Bucks’, named after the CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg. According to a report by The Financial Times, ‘Zuck Bucks’ will function similar to tokens used in video games like Roblox and Fortnite. Reports suggest that ... Read more
Local seeds for local needs
Female farmers of Khulna exchange varieties at fair Dipankar Roy Seeds of local varieties – preserved by families for generations – have been the most adaptive way of cultivation for the distinct climatic conditions of the country’s coastal areas. In what is considered a yearly tradition, female farmers exchange the seeds at the “seed fair”, ... Read more
RMCH opens Bangladesh’s largest oxygen tank
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital has opened Bangladesh’s largest oxygen tank on its campus to meet the oxygen demands of its patients. The 30,000-liter capacity tank was opened adjacent to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Wednesday afternoon, said RMCH director Brigadier General Shamim Yazdani, adding
DU entry exams likely from June 3
The Deans’ Committee of Dhaka University on Wednesday recommended holding honour’s admission test for the academic session 2021-2022 from June 3. The minimum eligibility for applying for the admission test has been lowered. The date was decided at a meeting with DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman in
Selena Gomez reveals she hasn’t been on the internet for the last four years
Star says that logging off allowed her to “feel normal.” Selena Gomez has been under serious public scrutiny ever since she was a child star. Selena Gomez, who has been chased countless times by the paparazzi and has been hurdled by endless questions regarding her love life and her career, recently revealed in an interview how ... Read more
Rihanna Debuts On Forbes Annual Billionaires List
Rihanna has officially joined Forbes’ billionaire list for the first time in her highly successful career. The singer and Fenty Beauty founder was named a billionaire by the outlet in August, and still retains that status. She has a net worth of $1.7 billion, according to Forbes, and is the 1,729th richest person in the world. ... Read more
Padma Bridge will open to traffic by 2022 end: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament that work is going on in full swing to open Padma Bridge to traffic by the end of this year. The premier said this while replying to a query from Awami League MP Shahiduzzaman Sarker. Earlier on several occasions, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader ... Read more
Walton wins bids to buy European brands
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC said today it has won the tender to procure more than 50 years long-established European brands ACC, Zanussi Elettromeccanica (ZEM) and Verdichter (VOE) from Italia Wanbao-ACC. It will also buy a fully automated inverter and non-inverter compatible compressor line with a capacity of 3.2 million units per year, according to a regulatory ... Read more
Evaly chairman Shamima Nasrin released on bail after 6 months
E-commerce platform Evaly chairman Shamima Nasrin was released from Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail in Gazipur on Wednesday, nearly seven months after she was arrested along with her husband and Evaly chief executive officer Mohammad Rassel at their Mohammadpur residence in Dhaka. Shamima walked out of Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail at about 5:45pm on
Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi will have her wedding reception at the White House
President Joe Biden and the first lady Jill Biden are to host a rare wedding reception at the White House for their granddaughter, Naomi. The eldest Biden grandchild, 28, and her fiancé, Peter Neal, 24, will celebrate at perhaps the most exclusive venue in the US. Writing on Instagram, the 28-year-old said: ‘Peter and I ... Read more