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Chickpeas, edible oil, sugar get pricier

Prices of chickpeas, edible oil, and sugar increased in the last week for no plausible reasons.Prices of the aforesaid items remained high over the past few weeks though the holy month of Ramadan when consumption of these items go up is weeks away, trading sources said.Chickpeas were selling between Tk...

Feb 12 polls to set standard for future, CA tells US envoy

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus said the February 12 general elections would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh, reports BSS.He made the remarks when the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, paid his maiden courtesy call on the CA at the State Guest House...

JU students' short film 'The Haze' honoured in Greece

A short film produced by students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has earned international recognition at a film festival in Greece.The experimental short film- 'The Haze'- received an honourable mention in the best originalscore and soundtrack category at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2025, one of Greece's notable platforms...

Saraswati Puja: Festivity all across DU Jagannath Hall

Devotion, reverence, and youthful enthusiasm filled the Jagannath Hall premises of Dhaka University (DU) on Friday as Saraswati Puja was celebrated in a vibrant and festive atmosphere.From early morning, the sound of conch shells and ululation echoed across the hall, while devotees offered flowers and prayers to Goddess Saraswati, the...

NSU receives five scholarships from Tianjin University, China

Tianjin University, China, has announced five fully funded scholarship opportunities for students of North South University (NSU)-four PhD scholarships and one Master's scholarship-following a collaboration meeting held on the NSU campus in the city on Wednesday, according to a statement.The scholarship package covers full tuition fees, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance,...

UIU, BRACU sign MoU to promote resarch

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and BRAC University (BRACU) at the UIU campus in the capital recently to promote research collaboration, according to a statement.BRAC University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Arshad Mahmud Chowdhury, and Treasurer Ariful...

AAUB gets new VC

Air Vice Marshal M. Mustafizur Rahman assumed charge as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) on Wednesday.Upon assuming office, the VC sought the cooperation of all concerned and urged everyone to carry out their responsibilities with honesty, dedication, and sincerity to establish AAUB as a centre...

278 held in nationwide drive: ISPR

Members of the joint forces, led by the Bangladesh Army, arrested 278 suspected criminals in a nationwide drive between January 16 and 22, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday, reports UNB.The operations were conducted in different parts of the country, including the capital, by units under various infantry...

Weather _2026-01-24

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night to morning.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded...