Noted British political scientist Prof Nirmala Rao has been appointed as new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Asian University for Women (AUW). Her appointment will come into effect on February 1, 2017, said a press release yesterday, UNB reports. Prof Rao, an expert on governance of cities, has served as Pro-director…

The local administration in Gazipur has provided financial assistance to the families of those killed, and those injured in the 'Tampaco Foils' factory fire in Tongi BSCIC Industrial area, reports UNB. Deputy Commissioner of the district SM Alam handed over Tk 20,000 to the relatives of those…