A student of Dhaka University fell on the railing of the Hardinge Bridge at Pakshi in Ishwardi and lost his life as he was watching the scene outside from a train. The accident happened at Pakshi point of the bridge over the river Padma on Thursday morning. He was a student of the Department of ... Read more
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DB arrests driver over killing employer
Detectives have arrested a car driver on charges of killing his employer car owner and looting money and gold ornaments at Badda in the capital. Briefing reporters on Wednesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Police additional commissioner for the Detective Branch AKM Hafiz Akhter said that they arrested the driver, Hriday Bepari, at
BRAC aspires to continue catalytic role in reducing inequalities
The top management of BRAC on Monday expressed intention to play catalytic role for reducing inequalities and discrimination through building stronger relations between the state and social entities. ‘Bureaucratic process of the implementation of development projects is a major problem,’ Hossain Zillur Rahman, chairperson of BRAC Bangladesh governing body, said at a
Film director Azizur Rahman passes away
Legendary film director Azizur Rahman passed away in Toronto, Canada last night. He was 82. He breathed his last around 11:30pm on Monday, Bangladesh time. Bangladesh Film Directors’ Association president Sohanur Rahman Sohan confirmed the news to media. ‘Azizur Rahman’s daughter Alia Rahman Bindi informed me that his
Mathematics Day to be observed at DU today
Bangladesh Mathematical Society will observe the 3rd International Mathematics Day at AF Mujibur Rahman Mathematical Building, Dhaka University on Monday. The International Mathematical Union has set the theme for Mathematics Day 2022 — Mathematics Unites. The event will be inaugurated by Dhaka University pro-vice-chancellor (academic)
Protection of ethnic minorities’ language, culture demanded
Rights activists, academics, researchers and ethnic minority group leaders on Sunday demanded government initiatives to protect the language and culture of ethnic minorities. Practice of ethnic minorities’ culture and languages was on the decline gradually leading them to the verge of extinction, they told a seminar in the
Man dies after auto-rickshaw hits rickshaw in Dhaka’s Elephant Road area
A battery-run rickshaw puller died after a CNG-run auto-rickshaw hit his vehicle in Dhaka’s Elephant Road area early today. The deceased was identified as Samirul Kari (30), a resident at Jhaulahati area in Kamrangirchar. This accident happened around 2:45am near Star Kabab and Restaurant when the
Admission Fair begins at Manarat International University
An admission fair for the Summer Semester 2022 has started at Manarat International University in Dhaka, said a press release. The fair was inaugurated by Md Nazrul Islam, vice-chancellor of the university on Wednesday morning. The seven-day fair will continue till March 15, 2022. The dean of Business and Economics Md Harun-Ar-Rashid, registrar
Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop Spring 2022 held at NSU
A two day–long Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop for Spring 2022 was organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at North South University (NSU) recently. Due to the current pandemic situation, the orientation program was conducted online via Zoom. The orientation program was well attended by new faculty members from sixteen departments
USAID launches $5m project for Bangladesh’s female RMG workers
USAID today launched a $5 million project – “Women Thrive in Bangladesh” – to empower women working in the readymade garment factories. USAID Mission Director Kathryn D Stevens, Secretary of Ministry of Labour and Employment Md Ehsan-E-Elahi, Director of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and
Chevron Bangladesh, Save the Children celebrates 13yrs of partnership
Chevron Bangladesh and Save the Children celebrated their long partnership to promote access and increase basic educational outcomes for marginalised children through SHIKHON programme with an event titled ‘Dissemination Program of SHIKHON Tracer Study and Celebrating 13 Years of Partnership’ held at the Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka recently, said a press
Give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs
Analysts urge banks at EBL roundtable Banks should take initiatives to give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs by simplifying the loan application process, analysts said yesterday. They came up with the recommendations at a roundtable on “Financial Inclusion for Women’s Economic Empowerment”, organised by Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) to celebrate
Fresh Tissue launches free breast screening
Meghna Group of Industries brand Fresh Tissue has launched a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign titled ‘Fresh Bangladesh’. Fresh Tissue will conduct free breast screening activity under a doctor and a sonologist in different districts of Bangladesh marking International Women’s Day 2022 , said
Dakhil exams to begin June 19, Alim Aug 22
This year’s Dakhil examinations, equivalent to the Secondary School Certificate examinations, are likely to begin on June 19 and Alim examinations, equivalent to the Higher Secondary Certificate examinations, are likely to begin on August 22. Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board revealed the dates through
APAN53 int’l conference begins today
A five-day international conference titled ‘Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN53)’ will begin today to share the experience of the representatives from 30 countries working in education and research sectors, according to a press release. More than 300 representatives of the countries are expected to join the five-day
DUAA to honour 100 posthumously
Dhaka University Alumni Association is going to accord posthumous honours to 100 dignitaries to celebrate 100 years of the university. They will be awarded at the DUAA’s get-together held at central playground of Dhaka University on March 12. DUAA is observing the centenary with the theme: “Dhaka University
City corporations to oversee construction
Says LGRD minister about buildings in capital, gives directives to tackle Aedes The government is planning to involve city corporations to check whether building owners have constructed their establishments at designated locations, following approved designs. Rajuk, however, will approve the designs, as usual. Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tazul Islam said this
Evaly fraud case: Tahsan, Mithila, Sabnam Faria dropped from charge sheet
Dhanmondi police have dropped the names of five people including actors Tahsan Khan, Rafiath Rashid Mithila and Sabnam Faria from the charges of a fraud case, finding no grounds relating to E-commerce platform Evaly. Police, however, have pressed charges against Evaly CEO Mohammad Rassel alias Babul, Chairman Shamima Nasrin and two others — vice-president of ... Read more
Nipun’s election as BFAA’s GS declared illegal by HC
The High Court on Wednesday declared illegal the Election Appellate Board’s decision of declaring film actress Nipun Akter as general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association by cancelling candidature of her counterpart Zayed Khan for ‘misconduct’. A bench of Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice
There’s no pressure from any circles
Says CEC Awal The Election Commission is under no pressure from political circles or any parties, said the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Quazi Habibul Awal yesterday. Responding to a query whether the commission was facing any pressure, he said, “There is no question of pressure. There is no pressure. We work independently and will ... Read more