Capstone course for policymakers opens
The annual two-weeks long Capstone Course-2017-1 for national policymaking leadership was inaugurated at the National Defence College (NDC), Mirpur Cantonment in the capital on Sunday. The course will end on 23 February.
H T Imam, Political Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister, inaugurated the course as the Chief Guest, according to a press release of Inter Service Public Relation (ISPR).
The course is in its eighth year and has generated great interest among all sectors of the national policymaking milieu, the ISPR release added. In his address H T Imam emphasized knowledge, understanding and mutual respect to build up a co-creative solution oriented framework to ensure a sound foundation for national security and development.

Ohio University professor meets UGC chief
Dr David H Mould, Professor Emeritus of Media Arts Studies of Ohio University, USA, called on University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan at his office in the capital on Sunday.
David was accompanied by Neha Kapil, Chief Communication for Development (C4D) of Unicef in Bangladesh, and Prof Malabika Sarker, Director (Research JPGSPH) of BRAC University, said a press release. During the meeting, the both sides discussed child mortality, community engagement and maternal health care. The UGC chairman informed the Ohio University professor about the functions and activities of UGC and also overall scenario of higher education of Bangladesh.  UGC members Prof Dr Mohammad Yousuf Ali Mollah, Prof Dr Dil Afroza Begum and Prof Dr M Shah Nowaz Ali were also present at the meeting.
Applications invited for MBBS, BDS in India
The government of India has invited applications from eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India under self-financing scheme for the academic year 2017-2018.
The candidates are required to present their original certificates for verification at the time of submission of their applications forms in person. The last date of submission of completed application is June 15 next, said a press release on Sunday.