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Crisis of safe drinking water at RU poses threat to students

Crisis of safe drinking water at RU poses threat to students

The students, teachers and officials of Rajshahi University (RU) are suffering from various diseases due to lack of safe drinking water. Owing to a falling…

50 gold bars recovered from Ctg airport toilet

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) yesterday seized 50 gold bars from a toilet of Chittagong Shah Amanat International Airport. However, no one was detained over the incident. The gold bars weighing about 5kg were in abandoned in the toilet designated for the International passengers.…

3 cops suspended, action taken against another 5

Barisal Metropolitan Police (BMP) yesterday suspended three police men of detective branch and took departmental action against five for torturing journalist Sumon Hasan, a camera person of private TV channel DBC News on March 13. Earlier they were closed to BMP police lines. Nasiruddin Mallik, assistant…

‘Clean Dhaka Campaign’ launched

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a weeklong ‘Clean Dhaka Campaign’ yesterday marking the 99th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports BSS. DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon launched the campaign at a rally held in front of Nagar Bhaban this morning.…

Youth held for ‘sexually harassing’ SUST student

SHAHJALAL UNIVERSITY: A young man was held on charge of harassing a female student of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) sexually on Saturday night, reports UNB. The victim, a third year student of the university, alleged that Kadir, co-passenger of the CNG-run auto rickshaw, touched…
Abul Mansur Ahmad’s  death anniv  today

Abul Mansur Ahmad’s death anniv today

The 39th death anniversary of renowned litterateur, journalist, lawyer and politician Abul Mansur Ahmad will be observed today, says a press release.…

JU clarifies appointment of deans

The authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday (Saturday) clarified the controversy that has arisen over the appointments of two deans in the Social Sciences and Law and Justice Faculties through a press release. Dismissing the demand for cancellation of the appointments that was raised…

4 bikers killed in road crashes

At least four motorcyclists were killed and two others injured in road accidents in capital and Barisal yesterday. Two motorcyclists were killed and another was injured in a road accident early Saturday on Mayor Mohammad Hanif flyover at Dholaipar area of Old Dhaka, according to UNB news. The deceased…

Next polls under Sheikh Hasina: Nasim

Health Minister Mohammed Nasim on Saturday said the next national parliamentary election will be held under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Election Commission will conduct the polls, reports BSS. “We have strong and independent Election Commission. The election will be held under the Commission…

Youth held for raping minor

CHITTAGONG: Police on Saturday arrested a young man for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl from Kolsi Dighirpar area of the port city, reports UNB. The arrestee was identified as Al Mamum, 28. Sub-inspector of Port Police Station Aminul Islam said the victim along with her father, who was a local…

‘Work together to build digital Bangladesh’

Jatiya Sangsad Chief Whip ASM Feroz yesterday urged the people to come forward for strengthening the hands of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to build ‘Digital Bangladesh.’ reports BSS. “Bangladesh has achieved eligibility for graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for the…

RCC to implement Tk 60cr development projects

RAJSHAHI: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is going to implement two major road and drain development projects with an estimated cost of around Taka 60 crore, reports BSS. The development works include 191-kilomter roads and 21.40-kilomter drains. The RCC authorities revealed this at a contract signing…

232 blood donors honoured

Quantum Foundation, a voluntary blood donors' organisation, on Friday honoured a total of 232 voluntary blood donors who have donated blood 10 or 25 times in their lifetime, reports UNB. Dhaka University vice-chancellor Dr Mohammad Akhtaruzzamanhanded over the crests and certificates to the donors…

Autobiography of Tawfiq-e-Elahi launched

The publication ceremony of 'Chariot of Life: Liberation War, Politics and Sojourn in Jail', an autobiographical work by Dr Tawfiq-e- Elahi Chowdhury was held at Jatiya Press Club here on Friday, reports UNB. The publisher of the book, Srabon publication, organised the book launching ceremony…

Moon Sighting Committee meets today

The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet today to fix the date of Shab-e-Meraj after reviewing reports on appearance of new moon of the holy month Rajab of Hijri 1439, reports BSS. The meeting will be held at the meeting room of Islamic Foundation (IF) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 6.30…

Int’l film festival begins in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI: A four-day Rajshahi International Film Festival began here on Friday for the second consecutive time with the aim of reviving lost glory of film industry, reports BSS. Rajshahi Cholochitra Sangsad (RCS) organised the festival at Lalon Shah open stage in Pathanpara area. Language Veteran Abul…

Man killed in Sylhet over trivial matter

SYLHET: A man was killed in a clash over a trifling matter at Raghupur village in Bishwanath upazila on Friday afternoon, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Azir Uddin, 50, of the village. Local people said Azir Uddin locked into an altercation with his uncle Majar Ali over taking shelter at…

Schoolboy ‘kills self’ in Ctg

CHITTAGONG: A schoolboy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at East Gomdondi in Boalkhali municipality area on Saturday morning, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Ali Hasan Sifat Talukder, 15, a class X student of Gomdondi Pilot Model High School and son of Saudi expatriate Abu…

campus corner

Universities celebrate National Children’s Day   The 98th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day-2018 was celebrated yesterday in a befitting manner at different public and private universities across the country. To…

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