Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, has been appointed the 23rd Chief Justice of the country. President M Abdul Hamid made the appointment yesterday in line with article 95(1) of the constitution as current Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain will retire today
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93.58pc candidates pass SSC, equivalent exams
The results of the Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday with a pass rate of 93.58 per cent. The pass rate of SSC examination is 94.08 per cent while that of madrasa 93.33 per cent and technical 88.49 per cent. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina published the results, joining a function
Bangladesh’s bicycle exports to EU countries are on the rise amid the epidemic
Manufacturers seek cash incentive for market diversification The country’s bicycle manufacturers see additional export prospects in European countries amid the coronavirus outbreak as a rising number people on the market have started using bicycles as an alternative to public transport to maintain social distancing. Exporters said that although the country’s exports had been dismal on ... Read more
School closure disrupts education of 37 million children in Bangladesh
Says Unicef, Unesco report The education of 37 million children in Bangladesh has been disrupted due to school closures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, according to a report of Unicef and Unesco. The report titled ‘Situation Analysis on the Effects and Responses to Covid-19 on the Education Sector in Asia’ ... Read more
Gleeful reunion at Dhaka University
The Dhaka University campus was full of students as face -to -face teaching restarted yesterday after it was closed for 18 months due to the Covid 19 outbreak. The students of DU that has been vacant for a year and a half rushed now everywhere on the campus such as classrooms, libraries, seminars and cafeterias. ... Read more
DU resumes the classes on campus, RU reopens halls today
Dhaka University is set to resume in-person classes while Rajshahi University reopens the residential halls today after one-and-a-half years’ closure since March 18, 2020 due to the Covid outbreak in the country. Dhaka University academic council on October 7 decided to resume in-person classes from October 17 as per the recommendation of the Provost
Global hunger Index 2021: Bangladesh’s score now ‘moderate’
Although Bangladesh has slipped one notch from last year’s 75th position, It has been ranked 76th in the Global Hunger Index 2021 among 116 qualifying countries, with a score of 19.1, the country is still the second best performer in South Asia next to Sri Lanka (65th). Bangladesh is way ahead of Pakistan, India and ... Read more
Holders of Bangladesh passports can visit the 40 destination without a prior visa
Bangladesh passports are becoming more vulnerable in the latest edition of the Henley Passport index, the world’s most important travel document. According to the Henley Passport 2021 index released last week, Bangladesh is now ranked 108th out of 116 places in the index
Bangladeshi globetrotter’s notable visits wave the flag of Bangladesh in 150 countries
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Victory Day, Bangladeshi world traveler Najmun Nahar wanted to achieve the personal milestone of visiting 150 countries. She was able to achieve her goal as she carried out the flag of Bangladesh to 150 countries – most recently Sao Tome and Principe, an island in central Africa, where
Dr Enamul Haque passes away
Eminent actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque passed away today around 2:30 pm at his residence in Baily Road today. He was 78 years old. The news was confirmed by his daughter, renowned actress Hridi Haq. Enamul Haque was born in Feni Sadar’s Motobi
Two ends of Bangabandhu Tunnel joined beneath the Karnaphuli river
Two ends of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel were met together under the Karnaphuli river on Thursday afternoon. With the cutter of the tunnel boring machine cutting through the wall, China Communications Construction Company Limited, the contractor, and China Road and Bridge Corporation, the constructor, successfully achieved breakthrough of both tubes of the tunnel. ... Read more
Fresh makes The Economic Times Best Brands 2021 list
Leading Indian daily The Economic Times has recognised Fresh from Meghna Group of Industries as the best brand, said a press release. Fresh was recognised with the award in an online event titled ‘The Economic Times Best Brands 2021- Bangladesh Edition’ held on September
Buffet Brunch at Bahar, Renaissance Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka’s Buffet Brunch will now be a regular feature at Bahar multi-cuisine restaurant, as the perfect way to highlight the weekend options on Friday and Saturday, said a press release. After the success of their breakfast offerings, this is the upgraded version with an expanded buffet spread. There will be a dedicated egg counter ... Read more
DU set up NID registration camp for students
The Dhaka University authorities on Thursday started seven-day National Identity Card Registration Camp for their students to get NID card faster. On Thursday morning, Dhaka University vice-chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman formally inaugurated the programme at the University’s Teacher-Student
Number of mobile connections nears 18cr
The number of connections of the country’s four mobile phone operators increased by 16.7 lakh to 17.86 crore at the end of August, according to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission data. The number of mobile internet connections also rose by 17.2 lakh in August. The BTRC data showed that the number of mobile phone
NSU holds orientation programme
North South University (NSU) organised a virtual orientation for newly enrolled students of Fall Semester 2021 on its campus on Monday, said a press release. This time around, 1,700 students have got the opportunity to get admission in the graduate (honors) courses in 16 departments of the
DU halls reopen after 18 months
The Dhaka University authority on Tuesday reopened its halls for the regular honours final year and master’s students after 18 months of closure due to the Covid outbreak. Halls for students of all other academic years are scheduled to be reopened on October 10 after a decision taken at a meeting of the Provost Standing ... Read more
Pori Moni, 2 aides charged in narcotics case
The Criminal Investigation Department on Monday submitted to a Dhaka court the charge sheet against film actress Pori Moni in a narcotics case. Pori Moni and two others – Ashraful Islam Dipu and Kabir Hossain – were named in the charge sheet. Investigation Officer Kazi Golam Mostafa, also an inspector of
All univs likely to open this month
Education minister Dipu Moni on Monday informed the cabinet meeting that all universities across the country would be able to reopen and resume academic activities by this month. She said that the universities were taking all preparations to the end but renovation of residential halls was taking time as all universities — both public and ... Read more
Cyclone, above normal rain likely in October
In its monthly outlook released on Sunday, the Met Office warned that three of the lows are likely to form in the month of October over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclonic storm. October is an active month for cyclones and five of the 33 historical cyclones since 1960 hit Bangladesh in ... Read more