Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the country had made good progress in its efforts towards building ‘Digital Bangladesh’ during the last three years as pledged in the ruling party’s election manifesto. “We’ve achieved many successes to this end,” she said, while inaugurating through videoconferencing from her office the multimedia classrooms and digital academic contents ... Read more
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387 colleges get 4 lakh online applications so far
Introduction of online college admission process have got huge response from the candidates this year as 387 colleges under eight general education boards have received nearly 4 lakh applications till today, according to government sources. Of the total 387 colleges, 153 are under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education,
Sultana Zaman passes away
Sultana Zaman, a leading actress in Bangladesh’s movie world of the 1960s, passed away yesterday at her Gulshan residence owing to old age complications at the age of 76, says a press release. She left behind a daughter, a son and a host of admirers to mourn her
Arsenic-free drinking water in Rajshahi
The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) has been supplying arsenic-free drinking water among people in some parts of the dried tract for the last couple of years. Sources said the BMDA has a target to construct 620 more installations to supply the safe drinking water through pipeline by the forthcoming June. The initiative was taken ... Read more
1 in 3 adults has HTN, 1 in 10 has diabetes
Research 1 in 3 adults has HTN, 1 in 10 has diabetes According to The World health statistics 2012 report released recently, one in three adults worldwide, has raised blood pressure, known as hypertension (HTN) — a condition that causes around half of all deaths from stroke and heart disease. One in ten adults has ... Read more
New express train on Dhaka-Sylhet route
Bangladesh Railway yesterday introduced a new express train on the Dhaka-Sylhet route to meet the increasing demand of commuters. The 12-coach Kalni Express with 562 seats will run six days a week. It will stop at Biman Bandar, Kulaura, Shayestaganj, and Srimangal stations on its way
Digital signature soon for e-governance
Electronic signature, which is a key feature for e-procurement, e-governance, e-commerce and other digital activities, will be introduced soon, as all the necessary works for the job have been completed, said officials, reports BSS. “Electronic signature is ready for introducing to the people and it will ensure the total
Dhaka-Sylhet new intercity train from tomorrow
Bangladesh Railway will press a pair of new intercity train, Kalni Express, on Dhaka-Sylhet route from tomorrow. The train will head from Sylhet Railway Station at 6:20am and reach Dhaka at 1:00pm while the return trip will start at 3:00pm, ending at Sylhet at 9:00pm, railway
Rawshan Jamil’s 11th death anniversary today
Today marks the 11th death anniversary of renowned dancer, TV and film actress, and director of Jago Art Centre Rawshan Jamil. On the occasion, a memorial programme and milad will be held today after Asar prayers at Jago Art Centre (Institute of Fine Arts) Bhaban, Swamibag in Dhaka, says a press release. Artistes, teachers and ... Read more
Dhaka Zoo welcomes 12 new members
The Dhaka Zoo on Saturday received 12 new residents of four species, three each of zebra, greater kudu, ostrich and oryx, from South Africa. Zoo officials said the animals arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 6:00am by a special cargo flight of France Airlines and reached the zoo by a special vehicle at
BSMMU reckons introducing music therapy
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University authorities are pondering on setting up a music therapy centre, a proposal they have recently received from a music teacher. The university’s vice-chancellor Pran Gopal Datta said they were giving it a serious thought but lacked funding for the job
RU folklore students want PSC quota
Rajshahi University folklore students demanded quota under public service commission for those taking degrees in the subject. To press their demand, the department students held a press conference at the university’s central cafeteria on Saturday in which Mahbub Hossain, a master’s level student was the main
Swipe cards reveal new era of BRTC transport
Revolutionising the country’s passenger transport, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) launched the use of a swipe card ticketing system, similar to that of London’s Oyster card. Instead of queuing up for tickets at every BRTC bus counter, passengers can now use a smartcard to swipe a reader before boarding and getting off the
Slum women learn basic healthcare
Young women from the city’s slums are being trained as Bedside Assistants under an outreach programme designed by the A K Khan Healthcare Trust. About 20 women, aged between 18 and 35, having formal education up to the SSC level, from the Karail slum near the posh Gulshan area are undergoing the training with audio-visual ... Read more
Teacher crisis cripples RU Bangla dept
Academic activities at Bangla department of Rajshahi University (RU) are being severely hampered due to acute shortage of teachers. More than half of the teaching posts out of total 26 remain vacant for longer time, much to the cause of concern for over five hundred students of the department about their
Involve experts on traffic system
Dhaka Metro Rail Involve experts on traffic system Suggests ex-chief engineer of Kolkata Metro Former chief engineer of Kolkata Metro Ashok Sengupta suggested the government involvement of a group of selected persons who have clear idea about the Dhaka’s roads and its traffic situation for establishment of metro rail in Dhaka city. “Selecting people is ... Read more
Young women scientists’ workshop
Mentor-mentee Young women scientists’ workshop An international workshop on “Mentor- Mentee” program was organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences on 24-25 March 2012 at NMST Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka. The theme of the workshop was Challenges of Young Women Scientists in New and Emerging Sciences. A group of 50 young women scientists (age less than 40 ... Read more
Banglavision turns seven
TV channel Banglavision turns seven today. On the occasion, the channel will air special programmes throughout today and tomorrow. The celebration started last night at zero hour through cutting an anniversary cake. The channel then aired a live programme, titled “Shaptam Borshey Amra”. Noted personalities from different fields appeared on the programme
Notre Dame College plans to set up univ
Notre Dame College having reputation for offering quality higher secondary education plans to set up a university to offer further education, college officials said. The officials said that it had already collected application form from the University Grants Commission. ‘The college authorities have decided to set up a university. We have collected
Desh TV turns three
Desh TV turned three on March 26. With a three day special programme, the TV channel is celebrating “Desh Utshab”, featuring documentaries, films, musical programmes and more. The celebration also marks the 41st Independence Day. Politicians, cultural personalities, journalists, teachers and people from all walks of life attended the anniversary programme held at Desh TV ... Read more