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Paperback still rules readers' choice in digital age

Despite the rapid digitalisation of reading materials, paperback books still remain the preferred choice among readers in the country, as research, surveys, and reports consistently indicate that physical books offer a more comfortable and distraction-free reading experience compared to digital alternatives, reports UNB.While digital reading formats, particularly e-books, have gained...

First phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins -

GAZIPUR, Jan 31 (BSS): The first phase of the 58th Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, began on Friday on the Turag River in Tongi, Gazipur on the outskirts of the capital.The Ijtema commenced with Aam Bayan (general sermons) by renowned scholars, including Pakistani religious cleric Maulana...

JnU resumes admission test under self-management after four years

Jagannath University (JnU) has resumed admissions tests under self-management despite repeated requests and directives from the Ministry of Education to return to the cluster system, reports bdnews24.com.The admission test for the "E" unit was held at 10am on Friday.Initially, the plan was to hold the test in three shifts. However,...

Biman serves legal notice on US Bangla over pilot hiring

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has sent a legal notice to US Bangla Airlines and its newly appointed pilot, Captain Sazid Ahmed, stating that the pilot was recruited without following due process of law.The notice demands the cancellation or suspension of Sazid's appointment until he provides the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from...

NSU hosts book launch for 'Decoding Ad Culture'

The North South University (NSU) has hosted a book-launching programme for 'Decoding Ad Culture: Television Commercials and Broadcast Regulations in Bangladesh', authored by Dr. Harisur Rahman, Associate Professor of Media, Communication, and Journalism (MCJ), said a press release.The event, held recently at NSU's Syndicate Hall, was organised by the MCJ...

Joyeeta entrepreneurs demand withdrawal of eviction orders

The Joyeeta Central Women Entrepreneurs Forum has demanded the withdrawal of eviction orders issued by the Joyeeta Foundation, a government entity under the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.The Forum, operating under Joyeeta, has been conducting business at the city's Rapa Plaza in Dhanmondi since 2011.However, the Foundation has now...

Life-term fugitive convict held

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested a fugitive convict who was awarded life-term imprisonment in a case filed over gang-rape of a woman.Assistant director (Media) of RAB-2 ASP Khan Asif Topu said on Friday.The convict, Barkat Hossain Roman, and the victim woman had been previously acquaintances of...

Vessel loaded with cement clinkers capsizes in Rupsha

KHULNA, Jan 31 (UNB): A lighter vessel carrying 1,175 tonnes of cement clinkers capsized in the Rupsha River in Khulna on Thursday night.The vessel, 'MV Seven Circle-23,' sank after it collided with the pillar of the Rupsha River rail bridge, Lt Commander Md Siam-ul-Haq, media officer of the Coast Guard...

Titumir College students block road again

Students from Dhaka's Government Titumir College have blocked the road for a second consecutive day to demand their institution be turned into an independent university. They started the protest programme on the road in front of the college's main gate in Mohakhali around 2:30pm on Friday. After Friday prayers, the...

Road crashes claim nine lives in three dists

At least nine people have been killed in separate road accidents in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Kushtia on Friday, report agencies.In Rangpur, a night coach crashed into a three-wheeler travelling in the opposite direction from Kaunia in the Nabdiganj Bazar area of Rangpur city around 9:30am.Three passengers on the three-wheeler were...

Weather 2025-02-01

Light rain/drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Noakhali and Cumilla until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky. Moderate to dense fog may occur...