Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has announced Friendship hospital in Bangladesh as the winner of the Riba International Prize 2021, the biennial award highlighting worldwide projects that “demonstrate design excellence and social impact”. The remote community hospital set within a riverine landscape translates the site’s conditions prone to flooding into the central theme of the
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RU, CU postpones in-person classes for 2 weeks
The authorities of Rajshahi University and Chittagong University have postponed in-person classes for the next two weeks following the government’s decision to keep educational institutions closed till February 6 amid sharp rise in Covid-19 transmission. The two universities issued separate notifications in this regard
DU suspends in-person academic activities till Feb 6, halls remain open
Authorities of DU today decided to hold academic activities including classes and examinations virtually for next two weeks Dhaka University authorities on Friday decided to suspend all kinds of in-person academic activities from January 21 to February 6 following the announcement of Bangladesh government on closure of educational institutions between today and February 6 to ... Read more
National University suspends all exams
All exams of the National University have been suspended following a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in the country. The university issued a press release in this regard today. As per instruction of the government, the NU exams will remain suspended till further notice, the message read. The new schedule of the tests will be
Bangladesh announces closure of educational institutions till Feb 6
Bangladesh government on Friday announced closure of educational institutions for the next two weeks from today till February 6 amid a surge in Covid-19 transmission across the country. The cabinet division, in a circular uploaded in its website, also gave five more directives in the backdrop of a spike in Covid cases across Bangladesh. The ... Read more
Qazi Anwar hussain, the originator and author of “Masud Rana” passes away
The originator and author of the popular spy-thriller series “Masud Rana”, Qazi Anwar hussain died at BIRDEM General Hospital in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon. He was suffering from a brain stroke and heart attack simultaneously in life support, his sister, renowned cultural personality Sanjida Khatun confirmed the
Actress Shimu strangled to death
Film actress Raima Islam Shimu, whose body was found in a sack near the Hazratpur bridge at Keraniganj in Dhaka Monday morning, was strangulated to death Sunday morning, according to primary forensic reports. Raima’s husband Shakhawat Ali Nobel and his friend SMY Abdullah Farhad were remanded in police custody on Tuesday over the murder incident ... Read more
Husband confessed killing of actress Shimu over conjugal discord: Police
Shakhawat Ali Noble has admitted to killing her wife actress Raima Islam Shimu following domestic quarrel, according to police. Keraniganj Model Police Station Inspector (Investigation), Kazi Ramjanul Haque, told media that during primary interrogation, Shakhawat confessed that he killed his
Actress Shimu found dead, husband detained
Film actress Raima Islam Shimu’s husband Shakhawat Ali Noble and his car driver were detained for interrogation over murder of the actress. Raima Islam Shimu, who went missing on Sunday, was found dead in a sack near Hazratpur bridge under Keraniganj in Dhaka on Monday
Ekushey Boi Mela postponed for two weeks
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela that usually begins on the first day of the month of February, has deffered for at least two weeks. State minister for culture KM Khalid told media that due to the recent spike of Covid cases, the fair has been ... Read more
Shwapno opens 202nd branch at Dhanmondi
The grocery chain shop, Shwapno, has opened its 202nd branch at Bay Park Heights, beside Sheikh Jamal Cricket Academy, at Dhanmondi 8 of Dhaka city. The new outlet was inaugurated on Friday morning in the presence of Pradip Kar Chowdhury, executive director, finance and planning ofACI Limited, and
Daraz is set to herald in a new era of e-commerce
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was already witnessing significant growth – with the sector expanding at a steady pace of 4.5 per cent globally. This was driven mainly by factors like increased digitisation, improvements in technology and infrastructure, and consumers expecting more convenience and
Walton set to enter North America; first shipment in mid-2022
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd, a giant in the local consumer electronics sector, is all set to enter the North American market through a shipment of home appliances sometime in the middle of 2022. The company signed a partnership agreement with Danby Appliances, a compact appliance brand in North America, in order to expand the market ... Read more
Dope test will be mandatory from now on to get a professional driving license
Dope test reports from government affiliated hospitals or laboratories would be mandatory in case if issuance and renewal of driving license from January 30 this year. If the dope test report is positive or there is any negative comment in it, professional driving license will not be issued or renewed by Bangladesh Road transport
Bangladesh’s passport ranks 103rd in Henley Passport Index 2022
Bangladesh’s passport climbed five spots in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents. Out of a total 116 spots on the index, Bangladesh now ranks 103rd, according to the Henley Passport Index 2022 Q1 released recently. Last year, it ranked 108th in
Dhaka’s transport owners’ association tells members to operate buses at full capacity
Despite the government order to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity from Saturday, Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association today asked its members to operate vehicles in full capacity. The directive was given stating that the ministry concerned has “verbally” informed that the government would allow it to operate public transport in full
Buses to run at half capacity with same fare from Jan 15
The buses will start running at half of their capacity across Bangladesh from Saturday [January 15] to ensure social distances without an increase in bus fare, said the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority chairman Nur Mohammad Mazumder. The decisions were taken on Wednesday at a meeting organised by the
Trains will carry passengers at half seats capacity from Saturday
Trains will start carrying passengers at half capacity from January 15 (Saturday) – maintaining health safety rules. The decision came following the new restrictions issued by the government yesterday to curb the ongoing spike of corona virus infections. Bangladesh Railway (BR) will sell 25 percent of its tickets through
Bangladesh imposes fresh Covid restrictions
Govt restrictions going into effect from Jan 13 Taking the sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and its new variant Omicron into consideration, the government has issued fresh restrictions on public gatherings — to be effective from January 13. The restrictions are: 1. People must wear masks at all gatherings including at shops, shopping malls and
Khazana celebrates 20th anniversary
Khazana, one of Dhaka most popular restaurants, is proudly celebrating its 20th year in business. “Reaching 20 years in business is a huge milestone for Khazana”, Avishek Sinha, CEO of Khazana commented. He added that since they first opened their doors, they have continuously ensured to push the boundaries and consistently hit high-standards in both ... Read more