Recalling the significant contributions of cultural activities to every national struggle since the Language Movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said powerful poems are stronger tools to motivate people as those reach their hearts. "Many untold words are expressed through poems. It shows the paths in many struggles," she said. The
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Made to stare at a bright light by seniors, DU student passes out
A first-year mass communication student at Dhaka University was allegedly bullied and mentally tortured by a few seniors in the guest room of Bijoy Ekattor Hall on Wednesday night. Around 10pm, Akhtarul Islam was summoned to the guest room by five-six second-year students. He was first bulled and then made to
Metro Rail: Last segment of MRT-6 line installed
Bangladesh's first metro rail on a 20.1 km-route from Uttara to Motijheel became completely visible on Thursday after installation of the last girder of the viaduct. The milestone was achieved at 11.14 am today when workers successfully installed the last span of the viaduct between the pillars no 582 and 583
SJIBL distributes blankets in Munshiganj district
The Dighirpar Branch of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. distributed blankets among winter hit & poor people at Mulchar Govt. Primary School, Tongibariin Munshiganj District recently as a part of CSR activities of the Bank. Dighirpar Union Parishad Chaiman Md. Ariful Islam Halder distributed Blanket among the winter hit people. Among others the
Syngenta sponsors $375,000 for five AUW students
The Asian University for Women (AUW) and Syngenta Asia Pacific on Wednesday announced that Syngenta will sponsor $375,000 in scholarship fees for five female students from January 2022 to December 2026. These five students have been selected from the minor communities of India and Bangladesh based on their academic excellence and
Rosatom DG for classifying nuclear energy as ‘green’
Rosatom’s thematic week titled “Breakthrough Technologies for a Sustainable Future” ended on Monday at the Russia’s Expo 2020 pavilion in Dubai. A total of 18 sessions were dedicated to the role of advanced technologies in achieving a sustainable future and solving the most pressing challenges of our time. In one of
OPPO recognizes unsung heroes of Bangladesh
OPPO has acknowledged some genuine heroes who faced strong challenges for creating a better future for Bangladesh though its 'Stories of Heroic People' campaign. OPPO also extended support for their future endeavors as it believes in serving society as their mission states, 'Technology for mankind, Kindness for the world'. In collaboration with
NSU signs MoU with 2 international universities
North South University (NSU) has recently signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the University of South Pacific (Fiji) and the University of Algoma (Canada). The purpose of these MoUs are joint research, publications, students and faculty exchange and developing the quality of education, said a press reelase. The Vice-Chancellor of NSU, Prof.
MBL holds virtual training on prevention of money laundering
Mercantile Bank Limited organized a virtual training on ‘Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing against Terrorism’ recently. A total number of 40 officials from various branches of Dhaka Region attended the online program. Shamim Ahmed, DMD and CAMLCO of the bank inaugurated the virtual training. In his address Shamim Ahmed insisted
BRAC Bank recognized for 5 years in a row in corporate governance
BRAC Bank's corporate governance profile has reached a new height as the bank has made a record in winning the prestigious Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) recognition for five years in a row. The ICMAB has awarded "Gold Award" in ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2020 to BRAC