In the presence of the leaders from 37 higher education institutions across 14 countries, a momentous agreement was signed, with Daffodil International University (DIU) standing as the sole representative from Bangladesh to uplift Bangladesh's role in global academic engagement. These institutions have committed to collaborate in establishing and developing the
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NSU hosts seminar on pro-people policing
The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University Saturday organized a seminar on “Proposal for the Formation of a Police Commission and Other Reforms to Ensure Pro-People Policing Services,” as part of its ongoing research initiatives addressing pressing national issues. The seminar focused on SIPG’s
British Council held third ‘Next Generation Bangladesh’ research series
The British Council launched its third 'Next Generation Bangladesh 2024' research series on Wednesday at the British Council's Fuller Road auditorium. This is the third iteration of the Next Generation research series, where the first two reports were launched in 2010 and 2015 respectively. Around 120 distinguished professionals from government,
NSU held 2- Day Pharma Fest
As in past years, the Pharma Fest at North South University proved to be one of the most anticipated events on campus. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs,” highlighted the essential role of pharmacists in healthcare, paired with the motivating slogan “Discover, Develop, Deliver.” The event was graced
Rajuk held 3rd TOD seminar
In collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) held the third Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) seminar at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on November 7. The event highlighted draft TOD policies, under final review, which are expected to play a key role in shaping the
Govt seeks revision in draft tobacco law amendments
The draft amendments to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (amended in 2013) have been sent back from the Advisory Council meeting for revision. A High-Powered Committee, led by Economic and Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, will be responsible for revising the draft. The decision was made during
Yunus stresses on building confidence in youths
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday laid emphasis on creating confidence to achieve a greater goal as he joined the centennial celebration of the Bose-Einstein Statistics in the city. "We must create confidence in the minds of our youths that we are the world. Today, we are celebrating the centenary
Saint Martin’s all corals will be bleached: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday said 45 percent corals of the Saint Martin’s Island have been bleached and the rest are likely to be damaged by 2045 if economic activities cannot be controlled. “Corals can be recovered through controlling economic activities unless all corals will
Mushfiqur unlikely for final 2 ODIs against Afghanistan
Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is unlikely to play the final two ODIs in the ongoing three-match series against Afghanistan due to a finger injury. It was learned that Mushfiqur suffered the injury while keeping the wickets in the 49th over during the first ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday, in
BFIU seizes bank accounts of Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has seized all bank accounts of former national cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan. The BFIU confirmed this to journalists Wednesday. On October 2, the agency had summoned all the bank account information of Shakib and his wife Umm Ahmed Shishir and their business organisations to investigate