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- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
- Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards
- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
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Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
The importance of research in academic growth and national development was at the forefront of discussions at the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, organized by the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU). The award ceremony, held on Monday,...
JnU students call off hunger strike after receiving assurance
Jugannath University (JnU) students have called off their hunger strike after receiving assurance that their demands will be met. The protesting students left the roads in front of the secretariat around 7 pm on Monday and returned to the campus. AKM Rakib, a student of the department of Botany...
JnU students block Secretariat entrance
Hundreds of Jangannath University (JnU) students sat down in front of the Secretariat at 5:00 pm Monday to press home their demands for an army-led campus construction project and better accommodation facilities. The students were reportedly continuing their Sundays hunger strike. Earlier, at...
Over 200 students awarded merit scholarships at EWU
East West University (EWU) awarded the Merit Scholarship to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. A significant majority of the scholarship recipients were female. The ceremony was held on Sunday, at the Manzur Elahi...
Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan reaffirmed the governments commitment to combat air pollution with targeted actions to reduce its impact on public health. She highlighted measures such as controlling road dust and reducing waste burning as immediate steps to...
Govt won’t interfere with press freedom like AL: Press secy
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary of the chief adviser, said on Saturday that the incumbent government will not interfere with the freedom of press that the Awami League exercised during its 15 years in power. The freedom of press cannot be interfered. We wont do anything that will gag their...
DMP forms probe committee over Secretariat clash
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the clash between police and students of Prime Asia University that took place in front of Gate No. 1 of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Official sources said the incident, which saw students and police...
DU imposes ban on outsiders for December 31st night
To ensure the safety of students, the University of Dhaka (DU) has imposed a ban on outsiders entering the campus overnight on December 31. The universitys administration issued the announcement via an emergency notification from the proctors office on Monday. The notice specified that, in...
Sheikh Hasina’s graffiti redrawn on Metro pillar at DU
The graffiti of ouster prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, which was erased, on Metrorail pillar at Dhaka University (DU) campus redrawn. The repainting work has begun at 1 am on Sunday and continued till Monday morning. Political parties and leaders of the anti-discrimination student...
3-day non-fiction book fair begins at DU
The 8th Non-Fiction book fair began on Saturday on the Faculty of Business Studies premises of Dhaka University (DU), reports UNB. The fair organized jointly by Faculty of Business Studies of Dhaka University (DU) and Bonik Barta. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan...
EWU achieves US’s ACBSP accreditation
East West Universitys (EWU) Faculty of Business and Economics has been awarded unconditional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the next ten years. ACBSP, a U.S.-based accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
Prof Yunus delivers lecture at Al-Azhar University in Cairo
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivered a lecture at Al-Azhar University in Cairo Thursday night. President of Al-Azhar University Professor Dr Salama Dawoud welcomed Prof Yunus on the university campus, according to a message received on Friday, reports BSS. Professor Dr Mahmoud...
Private universities turn into certificate selling factory
The government is still unable to run Private Universities in the country within the regulations. Conflict among trustee board members, lawsuits, certificate business and other allegations are common against many of those institutions. Hence, many of those universities lack the environment...
CA to address Al-Azhar University on Thursday
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, on Thursday as he is now on a two-day tour there to attend the D-8 Summit. The chief adviser is scheduled to deliver an address at Al-Azhar University on December 19, his Deputy...
Female JU student commits suicide
A female student of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has reportedly committed suicide in her residential room at Bir Protik Taramon Bibi Hall of the university. Deceased Takia Tasnim was a first-year student of the Geography and Environment department. Eyewitnesses said Takia hanged herself from...
DU limits vehicular movement inside campus
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have imposed fresh restrictions on vehicular movement inside the campus to curve the public gatherings and jam inside the campus. The university authority issued a notification on Saturday regarding the issue. It said: All types of vehicles will be prohibited...
Ulkasemi’s VLSITHON 2.0 recognizes outstanding engineering talent
The grand finale of VLSITHON 2.0, Bangladeshs largest VLSI competition, took place at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) on Thursday, where six teams were honored with a share of the Tk 3 lakh prize pool. The event, organized by Ulkasemi, the leading semiconductor company, in...
28% of NU graduates unemployed
A recent study reveals that the unemployment rate among graduates from National University-affiliated colleges is 28.24%. The research also highlights that many of these graduates are employed in low-paying jobs, with women and rural students experiencing significantly higher unemployment rates....
DUCSU elections likely to be held in February
The long pending elections to Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) and its hall unions are expected to take place by late January or early February next year, reports BSS. The university authority decided to hold another election after a six-year gap since the last DUCSU polls in...
JU Anti-discrimination student movement branch announces convening committee
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement of Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit formed a 20-member convening committee on Friday night, reports BSS. Arif Sohel, member secretary of the Anti Discrimination Student Movement central executive committee, announced the panel at a media briefing at 10...
Butterfly Fair to be held at JU tomorrow
Jahangirnagar University (JU) is going to held its 14th Butterfly Fair on Friday, with the aim of conserving butterflies and increasing public awareness. The convener of the fair and professor of the department of Zoology of Jahangirnagar University, Dr. Md. Monowar Hossain, confirmed the matter...
Seminar on Innovations in Drug Discovery held at NSU
In a significant step towards enhancing medical research and pharmaceutical advancements, the North South University Pharmaceutical Sciences Department hosted a seminar on Innovations in Drug Discovery: From Cancer to Infectious Diseases on December 5, 2024, where the latest breakthroughs and...
Robots perform like human surgeons
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have successfully trained a robotic surgical system to perform complex tasks with the skill of human doctor, reports Fox News. This achievement marks a significant step toward autonomous...
Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU
Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from jail for treatment on Saturday. Some injured victims of the movement attacked Noor when he was taken there for treatment at...
Int'l Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU
On the occasion of the International Solidarity day with Palestine, a March for Palestine rally was organized at Raju Sculpture of Dhaka University on Friday afternoon, reports UNB. People and students from various corners of the city and institutions attended the rally. The rally marched on...
India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman
Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman asserted that Indias foreign policy suffered a significant setback with the fall of Sheikh Hasinas regime in the July Revolution. Speaking at the 4th MIU Media Olympiad at Manarat International University in Ashulia, Dhaka on Friday, Mahmudur Rahman stated...
DU students protest over lawyer murder by Hindu fanatics
Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Tuesday night staged a protest demanding a ban on ISKCON and in protest against the heinous murder of Advocate Saiful Islam Alif in Chattogram, reports UNB. The protest was organized by the Dhaka University Student Association of Lohagara-Satkania at 9:30 PM...
Eastern University hosts seminar on higher education in Japan
Eastern University hosted an enlightening seminar titled Insights on Opportunities and Challenges of Higher Education in Japan on Tuesday at Rezakul Haider Hall. The event aimed to provide valuable insights into the Japanese education system, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for...