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Motorbikes, private cars 'biggest culprits'

Motorbikes and private cars are the main sources of noise pollution in the country's major cities, followed by public buses, says a new survey of the Department of Environment (DoE), reports UNB.The survey shows that public buses contribute relatively less noise than two other modes of transport, which indicates that...

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BD physicians spend 48 seconds on each patient: Study

Physicians in Bangladesh spend only less than 50 seconds on each of their patients who seek primary healthcare against 22.5 minutes in Sweden, says a global study, reports UNB.One hundred and seventy-nine studies were identified from 111 publications covering 28 570 712 consultations in 67 countries under the study.The average...

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106 medical teams treat 0.45m Rohingyas

A total of 106 medical teams led by Cox's Bazar Civil Surgeon provided medical services to around 0.45 million Rohingyas sheltering in the country's south-eastern region bordering Myanmar till now, reports BSS."We have 32 medical teams under our ministry and 74 more joint teams with our donor agencies to provide...

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Clash over Facebook post kills one in Rangpur

RANGPUR, Nov 10 (UNB): A man was killed and 20 people, including four policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and locals at Thakurbari village in Sadar upazila on Friday over a youth's Facebook post, allegedly 'demeaning' Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PUBH).Additional superintendent of police (Circle A) Saifur Rahman...

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Letter threatens to blow up JU registrar building

An anonymous letter threatening to blow up the registrar's building of Jahangirnagar University has been found at the registrar's office, reports UNB.JU Registrar Abu Bakr Siddique said an employee of the registrar's office found the letter on the 2nd floor of the building on Thursday.

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Cosmos Atelier71's 6-day etching workshop ends

Cosmos Atelier71 Printmaking Studio's six-day printmaking (etching) workshop titled 'Nature Quest' at Cosmos Centre in the city's Malibagh area ended on Wednesday, enabling 12 emerging artists from across the country to learn about the skills of the art form of etching, reports UNB.Renowned artist Rokeya Sultana, Professor of the Department...

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WEATHER- 11-11-2017

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in next 24 hours until 6pm today (Saturday), reports UNB.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, Met Office said.The country's highest temperature 33.2 degrees Celsius was recorded on Friday in Teknaf and lowest 15.0...

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Vice-chancellor of BUET Prof Dr Saiful Islam delivering his inaugural speech

Vice-chancellor of BUET Prof Dr Saiful Islam delivering his inaugural speech as the chief guest at the two-day workshop on 'Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)' organised by Technology Transfer Office (TTO), BUET, at BUET Council Bhaban recently. Dr Gouranga Chandra Mohanta, Project Director, HEQEP and Additional secretary delivered speech as special...

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh brought out a procession

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh brought out a procession in the city on Friday, marking the International Accountancy Education Day. — FE photo

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