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
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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
For the first time, DU entrance examinations held in all divisional cities
The admission test for Dhaka University’s undergraduate courses began today at 11:00am in all eight divisions for the first time, to reduce the hassle of spending time and money by students and their guardians. “The exams are going on in a calm manner and there was no news of any untoward incident,” Dhaka University Proctor ... Read more
DU entrance examinations from Oct 1 in all divisional cities
Dhaka University (DU) admission tests will be held from October 1, at all divisional cities of the country besides Dhaka. The development was announced at a press conference today by DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Akhtaruzzaman. The Vice-Chancellor said undergraduate (honours) admission tests for the academic year 2020-21 will be held in public universities in
Walton starts exporting microwave ovens to Europe
The Bangladeshi electronics company Walton has started microwave oven export to Romania and Hungary. Tahmina Afrose Tanna, director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited, officially inaugurated the microwave oven exports through cutting a giant cake at Walton’s corporate office in Dhaka on Monday. Two renowned electronics and home appliance marketing
StanChart brings “Smartcard” onto the market to facilitate digital payments
Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently introduced a new credit card that offers discounts on the purchase of digital products and services, such as accounting solutions for Netflix users or concluding grocery transactions through Foodpanda. With the changed spending habits due to Covid-19, StanChart
SSC exams from Nov 14, HSC from Dec 2
This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations will start from November 14 and December 2 respectively. The Secondary and Higher Education Division of the education ministry published the exams’ schedules on its website today
Samsung opens Authorised Service Centre in Banasree
Samsung Bangladesh has opened a new service centre at Banasree in Dhaka recently. Hwansung Woo, country manager of Samsung Bangladesh, and Arshad Huq, managing director and CEO of Transcom Electronics Limited, inaugurated the centre, according to a press release. Speaking on the occasion, Hwansung Woo said, “Samsung
Huawei Connect 2021 begins
Huawei’s annual flagship event for the global ICT industry — Huawei Connect 2021 — began on Thursday, said a press release. Huawei rotating chairman Eric Xu opened the event with a keynote speech titled ‘Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalisation’. This year’s event, themed ‘Dive into Digital’, explores how digital
realme makes it to top 6 global smartphone brands
Smartphone brand realme has recently made its place among the top 6 smartphone brands globally, said a press release issued on Thursday. According to the latest market report by Counterpoint Research, realme has become the Top 6 smartphone vendor in the global rankings. realme, the world’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has
Dabur Launched their new Hair Oil
Dabur has launched a new hair oil brand named Dabur Gold Beliphool Coconut Hair Oil in its’ Annual Business Meet-2021 held recently at a hotel in Dhaka. Actress Puja Cherry unveiled the product along with Mr BK Das, The Country Director of Dabur Bangladesh, Talat Rahim, Head of Marketing, and Abu Obaida Imon, Group Product ... Read more
Anup Kumar Saha joined Nabil Group as Group COO
Anup Kumar Saha has joined Nabil Group, an agro-processing industry in Bangladesh, as Group COO. Nabil Group is engaged in the business of processing agricultural and food products including two international standard rice mills, 2 flour mills, 2 feed mills, pulse processing mills, poultry farms, cattle farms, dairy farms, fruits and vegetables cold storage, real
Shwapno launches new outlet in Sylhet
Shwapno, one of the largest retail chain shops in the country, has inaugurated its new outlet at Bishwnath in Sylhet city on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Investor Humayon kabir, Saiful islam, Abdullah al Mahmud, head of operation regional, Razibul Hasan, head of business development (Franchise), attended
vivo launches Y21 with Tk 10 lakh prize offer
Chinese technology company vivo has launched the vivo millionaire activity in Bangladesh that gives users a chance to win exciting cash prizes worth Tk 10 lakh, said a press release. This activity will be applicable for pre-order and first-sales week customers who will purchase Y21 from any vivo authorised outlets at the official
Scientists expect Kakila will roam into water again
Freshwater garfish, known as Kakila in Bangladesh, once found in open water bodies, especially in rivers, canals, haors etc., is a delicious fish that is rich in nutrients, but now it is almost extinct, due to the effects of climate, natural disasters and various man-made habitats, damage to breeding grounds and the number of the ... Read more