Daffodil International University (DIU) organised a discussion Friday recalling the ultimate sacrifice of the country’s leading intellectuals, who were killed by the Pakistani occupation army and their local collaborators on December 14, 1971. Prof M Lutfar Rahman, vice chancellor of the university, was present as the chief guest while Prof SM
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Online Editors Alliance launched in Dhaka
The Online Editors Alliance began its official journey on Thursday. The organisation comprises heads of online and digital divisions of Bangladesh’s news media, newspapers and television outlets. Members elected Hasan Sharif, online editor of Daily Naya Diganta, as president, and Mizanur Rahman Sohel, head of online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, as
Martyred Intellectuals Day to be observed Saturday
The nation is set to observe the Martyred Intellectuals Day on Saturday to commemorate the intellectuals killed systematically by Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the Liberation War in 1971. On this day in 1971, the country's renowned academicians, doctors, engineers, journalists, artists, teachers and other
Robi leads sustainable rehabilitation for flood victims
Robi Axiata PLC has undertaken various sustainable initiatives to support the post rehabilitation of flood-affected communities in Feni. In collaboration with the Give Bangladesh Foundation, Robi is working to build post-disaster resilience among those impacted in Parshuram Upazilla, Feni, with a focus on education, agriculture, and environmental recovery. The devastating floods
British Council publishes research on youth development
The British Council, in collaboration with the University of Leeds, recently published an insightful report on the impact of youth development programmes, titled ‘Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change: Youth Development Programming in Bangladesh.’ This research was published at the British Council Auditorium yesterday, 11 December 2024. This research is a collaborative effort
Inter-college essay contest winners awarded
The Inter-College Essay Competition 2024 Prize Giving Ceremony was held at the seminar hall of the Eastern University. The competition was organized by the Law Department of the university. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain delivered the speech as the chief guest, the Advisor of the Law
Ulkasemi hosts VLSITHON 2.0 award ceremony in AUST
The grand finale of the country’s largest VLSI competition, VLSITHON 2.0, concluded with great enthusiasm. The award ceremony was held at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology auditorium in Dhaka on Thursday, where six winning teams were honored. A total of 235 young participants from 20 leading universities across the
NSU hosts meet the Graduate
North South University (NSU) recently celebrated its largest-ever convocation—the 25th Convocation—with more than 100 students graduating from the Department of Architecture with Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) degrees. To mark this milestone, the department organized a unique program titled "Meet the Graduate: Future Path" on December 11th at the NSU
Rosatom to use higher enriched Uranium
For the first time, Russian scientists have started reactor testing of nuclear fuel with 5% enriched Uranium-235 and a new type of neutron absorber (Erbium) for VVER reactors. The purpose of the experiment is to enhance the efficiency of nuclear power plants. At present, the main fleet of nuclear commercial reactors
World premiere of 840 held
The world premiere of Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s much-anticipated political satire 840, also known as Democracy Pvt. Ltd., took place at Star Cineplex in the SKS Tower, located in Dhaka’s Mohakhali area. The event, held on December 11, featured a two-and-a-half-hour screening, attended by the director and the creative team behind 840.