Smartphone brand realme has launched its latest addition to the C series — realme C31 — on Monday in the Bangladesh market, said a press release. The feature-rich smartphone comes with a robust Unisoc processor, an exceptional triple camera set-up, and a massive battery that are all
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BR to start advance train ticket sale for Eid from April 23
The Bangladesh Railway is scheduled to sell advance tickets from different spots in Bangladesh capital Dhaka from April 23 ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The advance tickets for return journeys are scheduled to be sold from May 1. Half of the advance tickets will be available online and another half
Banglalink launches digital services’ marketplace ‘AppLink’
Banglalink has officially launched “AppLink”, a marketplace for digital services, with an aim to connect its customers with local mobile application developers. Apart from providing the customers with convenient purchase facilities, it will open up earning opportunities for the developers
Daffodil University student killed in Savar road accident
A private university student was killed and her husband was injured yesterday after an unidentified bus hit their motorcycle at Savar in Dhaka. The deceased was identified as Israt Jahan Esha, student of Daffodil International University, reports our local correspondent quoting Atikur Rahman, officer-in-charge of
Online applications for DU admission tests from April 20
ligible candidates for Dhaka University’s admission tests for the 2021-22 sessions will be able to apply online for the entrance exams from April 20 to May 10. The decision came from the meeting of the university’s general admission committee on Thursday at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, with
Fitra fixed at minimum Tk 75, maximum Tk 2,310
The Islamic Foundation has fixed this year’s Fitra at minimum Tk 75 and maximum Tk 2,310 per person, according to Prothom Alo. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Fixing Committee in the conference room of the Islamic Foundation today
New success in enhanced biofuel production
Shahadat Hossain A group of Jahangirnagar University researchers has claimed success in boosted biofuel production using certain types of yeast and bacteria. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starch solution obtained from rotten potato, sugarcane, sugar beets, maize, wheat, and molasses in presence of
Highway management set to improve
RHD to introduce country’s first road operation unit The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going establish a dedicated Road Operation Unit (ROU) for the first time to manage and monitor a national highway efficiently. The unit will include three ROU field offices and a headquarter in Dhaka, three axle-load control stations (ALCS) and Intelligent Transport
Nearly 50 lakh vehicles plying in Bangladesh: JS body
At present there are 49 lakh 91 thousand 75 different types of vehicles in the country, according to the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources. Of these, 41.73 lakh (83%) run by gasoline (octane/petrol), 5.39 lakh are powered by diesel, 2.38 lakh are powered by CNG, 6,278 vehicles are powered ... Read more
Vivo introduces Y33s in Bangladesh
Vivo has recently launched its latest Y series smartphone, Vivo Y33s in Bangladesh. Vivo Y33s comes with a Helio G80 processor, 128GB of storage and 8GB RAM, which can be extended up to 12GB. The 5,000mAh battery-powered Y33s has 18W fast charging technology with
Realme launches Narzo 50 in Bangladesh
Realme Bangladesh has recently launched the latest version of its Narzo lineup, realme Narzo 50. Realme Narzo 50 comes equipped with Helio G96 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM with Dynamic RAM expansion technology and 64GB storage. It has a large 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also features a 5000mAh battery with ... Read more
Girls outshine boys, 79,337 pass in 2021-22 MBBS admission test
As many as 79,337 candidates have passed the MBBS admission test for the academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 55.13% are girls, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said while announcing the results at the health department this afternoon. A total of 1,39,742 candidates appeared for the MBBS entry
Secondary schools, colleges to run till April 20
The education ministry on Monday decided that all secondary schools and colleges will remain open till April 20 during the Ramadan. The education ministry made the decision at a meeting on Monday, said Abul Khair, public relations officer of the ministry
Teacher harassed for wearing teep: Constable Nazmul suspended
Constable Nazmul Tareque, who was accused of harassing a college teacher for wearing “teep”, has been suspended today. Tutul Chakraborty, DC (Admin) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), confirmed the development to The Daily Star. He added that a three-member inquiry committee has been formed to
Policeman ‘who harassed teacher for wearing teep’ identified
A police constable has been identified over harassing a Tejgaon College teacher for “wearing teep”. Confirming the development, DMP Commissioner Shafiqul Islam told The Daily Star today that departmental action will be taken against him. The constable was identified as Nazmul Tareque, police sources
Chhayanaut to celebrate Pahela Baishakh at Ramna Batamul
Chhayanaut will celebrate Pahela Baishakh organising cultural programmes at Ramna Batamul in the capital on April 14 after a two-year hiatus. The cultural organisation celebrated Pahela Baishakh in 2020 and 2021 organising online programmes due to the Covid situation. This year, the celebration programme will begin at 6:15 am. The announcement was made at a ... Read more
Six get DUJA best reporting award
A total of 6 journalists, two in Bangla category, two in English category and two for online category received Best Reporting Award-2021 by Dhaka University Journalists Association. DU vice-chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman and pro-vice-chancellor for academic matters Professor ASM Maksud Kamal handed over the awards at a programme held at
NSU students demand justice for Maisha
The students of North South University on Saturday protested against the death of their fellow in a ‘hit-and-run’ incident in the capital. Terming the death as murder, they demanded an immediate trial for the people responsible and Tk 1 crore in compensation for the family of the
Ensure water, air quality
Speakers tell workshop Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium held its second data validation workshop, where it presented pollution data on noise, water and air, portraying a grim scenario for the three important components of human life. The workshop was held yesterday at the auditorium of Stamford University in the capital. Prof Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder of the university’s ... Read more
Climate Change : National adaptation plan in offing
Bangladesh in a draft National Adaptation Plan has proposed TK 7,306 billion investment in 15 climate programmes till 2050. The programmes included nature-based and eco-engineering interventions, agricultural investment, water sector and marine resource management in short, medium and long