300-metre stretch of paved road collapses into river

RAJSHAHI, Jan 01: A 300-metre stretch of a metalled road from Mohanganj in Bagmara upazila of Rajshahi to Nowhata in Paba upazila has collapsed into the Baranai River in Bagmara upazila, severely disrupting communication for residents of nearly 50 surrounding villages.According to locals, the roadway began to give way on...

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17,988 Faridpur voters, including inmates, to vote by postal ballot

FARIDPUR, Feb 01 (UNB): A total of 17,988 voters including inmates of Faridpur district jail will cast their votes through postal ballots in the national election.Among them, 52 inmates and 13 jail officials and employees will exercise their franchise through the postal ballot system.Of the 52 jail inmate voters, two...

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AI is not threat to research, but a powerful helper, says BRUR VC

RANGPUR, Feb 01 (BSS): Vice-chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is never a threat to research; rather, it is playing a very effective role in improving the research quality and saving time. "In fact, AI has brought about a radical change in the...

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