The telecom regulator has given the operators additional 15 days to implement a directive that cuts the number of offers and enables customers to carry forward their unused internet data of the current deal to the next one. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in a press release said that the directive will be implemented ... Read more
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Necrophiliac morgue worker arrested in Chattogram
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today arrested a morgue guard of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on charges of necrophilia in the port city. The arrestee is Md Selim (48), hailing from Cumilla’s Laksam, said CID’s Special Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shahnewaz Khaled
Youth rescued after falling in 40-feet hole
Fire Service members on Monday rescued a 24-year-old youth who fell into a 40-feet tunnel-like void surrounded by four multi-storied buildings in the city’s Gendaria. The youth, Salam, fell into the hole around 12:45am early Monday while passing the road, said deputy assistant director of media cell of Fire Service
CNG stations face further gas rationing
The government on Tuesday extended the time of gas supply suspension to CNG filling stations to five hours a day from the existing four hours. Further gas rationing to the CNG stations underscored the country’s growing energy crisis. ‘A decision has been taken for suspending gas supply to all CNG filling
SSC exams likely to start on June 19, HSC on August 22
This year’s Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations are scheduled to start on June 19 and Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations are scheduled to start on August 22. In two urgent releases the Dhaka Education Board published these ‘probable’ dates in its website. The releases were published on Monday. One if the urgent releases ... Read more
Boi Mela extended till March 17
The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela has been extended till March 17 as the COVID-19 situation improves across the country, bringing the total duration of its run-time to 31 days – the longest in the history. The announcement of the extension has satisfied publishers, to say the least. According to them, the sales this year has ... Read more
Tow month long hilsha fishing ban imposes from today
In a bid to conserve Jatka or juveniles of hilsa, the government has imposed a two-month ban on netting, selling and transporting hilsa in six sanctuaries from today (March 1). Bimal Chandra Das, fisheries officer of Barishal, said the ban is going to be observed across 432km area of six districts, including three in Barishal division. ... Read more
CU students stage demo demanding regular shuttle train service
Students of Chittagong University (CU) today staged a demonstration demanding a regular schedule of shuttle trains on the university route. They came up with the demand padlocking the university’s entrance at 1:20 pm today, a correspondent from CU campus reports
First year college classes to begin from Wednesday
Colleges across the country are slated to start classes for freshly-admitted 11th grade students from March 2. This comes after eight months of the scheduled time, as the classes had to be delayed due to Covid-19. Usually, the new academic year for HSC and equivalent courses begin on July 1. “Colleges will start holding the ... Read more
Mountain Dew reinstates ‘Bhoyer Porei Joy’ in new TVC featuring Hrithik Roshan
Beverage brand Mountain Dew, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, unveiled its new power-packed television commercial (TVC) yesterday featuring Bollywood superstar and brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan. Taking the excitement up a notch, the TVC has been shot on the top of the world’s tallest building – Emaar’s Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, a press
Fantasy Kingdom: a getaway from urban chaos
Recreation is a must for people who become bored with their monotonous lives in the bustling city. So, they organise annual picnics, family outings, corporate retreats or concerts in a bid to return to normal life with renewed vigour. To enjoy this getaway from city life, the best solution could be Fantasy Kingdom, where people can ... Read more
Revamped M’singh Museum draws visitors, but can’t display all exhibits
After shifting Mymensingh Museum to Shashi Lodge over two years ago, the number of daily visitors has significantly increased. While this is good news, the establishment is yet to show visitors all it can offer. The lodge has more than adequate space to display all museum exhibits, but due to lack of showcases and necessary ... Read more
New CEC, 4 election commissioners sworn in
Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and four election commissioners were sworn in this afternoon. Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique administered their oaths at the Judges’ Lounge of the Supreme Court at 4:30pm. Supreme Court Registrar General Md Ali Akbar
Ex-defence secretary Habibul Awal made CEC
Former secretary of defence ministry Kazi Habibul Awal has been appointed as the next chief election commissioner. President Abdul Hamid also appointed retired district and sessions judge Begum Rashida Sultana, Brig Gen (retd) Ahsan Habib Khan, retired senior secretary Md Alamgir, and
Nation pays homage to BDR carnage victims
The nation yesterday mourned the death of 74 people, including 57 army officers, during the BDR carnage on February 25-26 in 2009. Placing wreaths at the capital’s Banani army graveyard, family members of the victims yesterday expressed disappointment that the verdict of the BDR carnage case was yet
Australia to recruit IT professionals from Bangladesh
Australia will recruit IT professionals from Bangladesh, and a deal has been signed between two companies of the respective countries in this regard. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh’s state-owned recruiting agency – Bangladesh Overseas Employment Services Ltd (BOESL) — and
Bangladeshi expats in Ukraine can enter Poland without visa: Embassy
Bangladeshi expatriates living in Ukraine will be allowed to enter Poland without visas, said a press release of the Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw posted by state minister for foreign affairs Shahriar Alam on his verified Facebook page on Friday. Valid passport holders will be able to enter Poland by showing their
NDUB to ensure beautiful educational environment based on OBE
Notre Dame University Bangladesh will create a beautiful as well as ideal educational environment in line with the curriculum of Outcome Based Education, speakers said in a workshop on Friday. NDUB organised the workshop on ‘Outcome Based Education in Practice’ on the university’s open space in Dhaka, said a press release of the university
IUB hosts 6th Bangladesh Qualifying Round of Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the Final Round and Closing Ceremony of Sixth Bangladesh Qualifying Round Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in hybrid mode. Mr. Justice Obaidul Hassan, Hon’ble Judge, Appellate Division, Supreme Court of
Walton rolls out Bangla voice-controlled AC
Walton has launched Bangla voice-controlled air conditioner. This new model of Walton AC can be turned on or off just by voice command in Bangla language without using remote control. Earlier in last year, Walton released its offline voice control ac under ‘Oceanus’ series that features voice command in English language, said a