Dhaka University (DU) authorities is going to announce its annual budget of Tk 425.50 crore for the fiscal year 2015-2016 today, which was passed at the DU syndicate meeting on June 16. This year, only Tk 4.5 crore which is only 1.06 percent of the whole money has been allocated for the research purposes…

The government has taken initiatives to transform textbook contents of technical education into e-books and mobile applications (apps) aiming at improving quality of education, reports BSS. Official sources said initially the Education Ministry is going to transform textbook contents of 65 different…

Green activists urged the government to take necessary steps for ensuring safe baby food to build a healthy future generation as food adulteration is a growing threat to human health in the country, reports UNB. They came with the demand at a human chain programme jointly organised by Poribesh Bachao…

CHITTAGONG: Police arrested seven alleged muggers in a drive near Jamiutul Falah Mosque west gate of city's Lalkhan Bazar area early yesterday, reports BSS. Police also seized five knives, a mobile phone set and Tk 10000 from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Rafiqul Islam, 22,…

Customs officials detained a passenger along with 31 gold bars, weighing around 3.6kg, from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital yesterday, reports UNB. Assistant Commissioner (Customs) Md Al Amin said the arrested passenger identified as Md Didar arrived at the airport by a Biman Bangladesh…

RAJSHAHI: Political and social commitment has become an urgent need to combat illicit trafficking of drugs along with its trading and abusing to protect people and the young generation in particular, speakers at a post-human-chain discussion said yesterday, reports BSS. They said 80 per cent of the…

Incessant shower coupled with squally wind crippled public life in Barisal and Narayanganj cities with many of their low-lying areas being inundated.   Staff Reporter from Barisal adds: Barisal Met office recorded 246.6 millimeter rainfall in the district within 24 hours yesterday.  That was…

The poor quality of goods provided by the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has become a cause for concern among consumers not just in Barisal city but all over the Barisal region. At the same time, the high costs of transportation by trucks have created serious problems. As a fallout, the price…