Shipping ministry Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain on Monday visited the cargo terminal in Brahmanbaria’s Ashuganj seaport to see the progress of its construction. The adviser said Ashuganj seaport had been selected as the hub for constructing the cargo terminal. Earlier it was not a full-fledged port, he said.
Author: Times Report
Friendship’s welfare project uplifting Kurigram char dwellers’ life
Living standards of Kurigram char dwellers have been improving just by getting some training and vegetable seeds and sheep at free of cost. With the financial assistance of Friendship Luxembourg, an international NGO, Friendship Bangladesh has been implementing a welfare project since 2017 for the underprivileged people in the flood-prone char
Youth Are the Key to Fulfill Nation’s Dreams: Speakers
Young people will shape the future of Bangladesh. They are the builders of our hopes and dreams, according to speakers at the “Role of Youth in Nation Building” event held on Saturday at the Bangabandhu Smriti Complex in Barguna. The discussion was part of the "Amio Jitte Chai" campaign, a youth-focused
NSU hosts photo exhibition, Academic Exchange at Kathmandu University
A distinguished team of faculty members from North South University's Department of Architecture, alongside students from the Art and Photography Club (NSUAPC), recently visited Nepal to host the 13th International Photography Exhibition and participate in an academic discourse at Kathmandu University. This team included Dr. Saiful Islam (Professor), Mujtaba Ahsan
DIU holds Seminar on Research Dissemination
As the global economy and technological advancements reshape job markets, Bangladeshi graduates face heightened competition and skill mismatches, underscoring the need for educational reform and stronger industry connections. The issue of talent shortage has become a significant challenge in Bangladesh’s job recruitment process. Recent reports reveal a concerning mismatch between the
Students protest at Zero Point to resist fascist AL
Demonstrators from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on Sunday gathered at the Zero Point area in the capital's Gulistan on Sunday amid tension over ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s directive to hold rally there. The students shouted slogans against Sheikh Hasina and called for resisting a return of ‘fascist Awami League.’ The protesters
US seeks joint efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks
Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin has said Bangladesh and the United States face common challenges from transnational criminal networks that operate across borders. "Through our joint efforts, we can disrupt these networks and foster a safer, more secure environment for our citizens," she said while speaking
NSU holds Seminar on Global Peace
The Center for Peace Studies (CPS) and the Office of External Affairs at North South University (NSU) jointly organized a seminar titled "Revisiting the Global South’s Contribution to Global Peace - A French Perspective," in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Dhaka. This insightful event brought together diplomats, academics,
DIU Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
Based on the theme "Removing Barriers and Welcoming All," Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Daffodil International University will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship week-2024 in Bangladesh from 18-24 November 2024. This year, GEW will be celebrated globally from November 18–24, 2024, spanning 200 countries, with over 40,000 events and an expected
End systemic disparities in civil service: speakers
Speakers at a roundtable discussion have emphasised addressing systemic disparities within Bangladesh Civil Service structure for improving efficiency, ensuring fairness, and delivering better services to the people of the country. The roundtable discussion titled "State Reforms: The Civil Service Perspective" was held at the Public Works Department (PWD) auditorium at Segunbagicha