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Govt initiates project to cut post-harvest loss of grains

The government has taken a project to identify and reduce post-harvest loss of food grains aiming to ensure food security for all.The Ministry of Food (MoF) with cooperation of International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Bangladesh Institution of Development Studies (BIDS) and University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign will implement...

'Youth Conference 2018'

Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi and State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Sikder inaugurating the 'Youth Conference 2018' at Krishibid Institute, Bangladesh in the city on Sunday — Focus Bangla

Rajuk Uttara College champ at APICTA Award

Rajuk Uttara Model College emerged the champion at the prestigious 'Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Award -2018' in the senior student category for its project titled 'Feed'em'.Besides, five more Bangladeshi participants achieved Merit Awards un different categories at the award ceremony held in Guangzhou, China, recently, said a press release...

‘Increasing number of bikes raises accidents in city’

The past few years have seen a significant increase in the number of motorcycles on the roads of Dhaka city. Since mobile phone app-based ride sharing services became popular in the capital, this number has increased by leaps and bounds, reports bdnews24.com.Though these motorcycle ride-sharing services have provided some relief...

Physical punishment causes irreparable mental damage to children, say experts

Physical punishment is a form of mental and physical torture that causes pain, humiliation, low self-esteem, deep psychological trauma, distress and irreparable mental damages to children, experts said, reports BSS.It may causes a multitude physical and social problems like school drop-outs, mood and anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, cardio-...

Carton factory catches fire in city

A fire broke out at a carton manufacturing company on Indira Road in the city on Sunday. According to fire service control room, the fire originated at Razzak Packaging Factory around 12:34 pm. On information, six firefighting units rushed to the spot and doused the fire at about 2:40 pm,...

Prof Noor passes away

Prof Abdul Ashraf Noor passed away at the Combined Military Hospital ( CMH), Dhaka on October 12, says a press release.He left behind two sons, daughter-in-law, two grandsons and well-wishers and relatives to mourn his death.Professor Noor started his teaching profession in 1957 at Rangpur Carmichael College. In 1960, he...

'Drug trader' dies in M'singh 'gunfight'

MYMENSINGH, Oct 14 (UNB): A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police in the Kalibari Bylane area of the city early Sunday.The deceased Sharifur Rahman Sharif, 32, son of late Nazim Uddin of Krishtopur in the city, was accused in seven cases.Being informed that a gang...

WEATHER-15-10-2018

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Monday).Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, Met Office said.The country's highest temperature...

'Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World'

Speakers at a seminar on 'Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World' oeganised by the Department of Social Relations of East West University on its campus in the city recently, marking the World Mental Health Day 2018