DMP launches drive against illegal footpath-grabbers
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday launched a drive against illegal occupation of footpaths in different areas across the capital. During the drive, 13 persons were detained and goods were seized. "Vendors were asked to move away, but strict actions would be taken, if they reoccupy the footpaths," DMP Special...
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Human chain at JU demands justice for slain Sharmin
Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Wednesday formed a human chain and staged a silent procession, demanding fair investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible for the killing of Sharmin Jahan Khadija, a student of JU Dept of Public Administration.The programme began at around 10:00 am in front of the...
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DU forms central coordination committee
The Dhaka University (DU) administration has formed a central coordination committee for celebration of the Bangla New Year 1433. DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof Dr Saima Haque Bidisha has been appointed as the convener of the committee, while Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Prof Dr Md Azharul Islam...
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"Dream Winning Women Award 2026"
Universal Medical College Hospital Chairman Priti Chakraborty receives the "Dream Winning Women Award 2026" from Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, in recognition of her leadership in healthcare, at a programme jointly organised by NRB World and Business America Magazine on Tuesday. — Press Release
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RUET sets up RO water plant in halls
RAJSHAHI, Apr 01: A modern reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant has been set up in four residential halls of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on Monday.The university administration expressed the hope that the initiative will ensure safe drinking water for residential students.According to university sources, all technical...
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Eight years on, construction of JU admin building yet to start
Jahangirnagar University (JU) is yet to begin construction of its proposed new administrative building despite eight years passed since approval of a project under which the authorities will construct various infrastructures in phases including the building.Highlighting persistent bureaucratic and planning complications, the 10-storey building under the project titled "further development...
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Eight workers burnt in Dhaka steel mill blast
Eight workers have been burnt in an explosion at a steel mill called RMM in Shyampur under Dhaka's Kadamtali Thana, reports bdnews24.com.The injured have been taken to the National Burn Institute. The accident occurred at around 09:00 am on Wednesday.The burn victims have been identified as Md Hira, 35, Khalilur...
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