Challenging the central bank to go further if it truly wants to save troubled banks, prominent businessman and newly-installed chairman of National Bank Limited (NBL) Abdul Awal Mintoo has said merely restructuring the board of directors of these banks after dissolving the previous ones will not be enough to resolve
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Illegal steroid use sparks health concerns for bodybuilders
Arid (pseudonym), 22, and Rahil (pseudonym), 25, sought treatment in Dhaka for serious health issues linked to steroid use. Arid has abnormal liver enzymes, while Rahil's testosterone production has ceased-conditions atypical for their ages. Their families became aware of their problems after observing behavioral changes and physical deterioration despite their gym
RU urges students to inform of terrorist activities
Rajshahi University (RU) has called upon its students to file complaints about terrorist activities, including repression against students, seat occupation, seat trading, extortion and drug trading that took place during the regime of the previous government. RU administration urged the students to submit specific complaints against those who were involved in
Prof Nakib Nasrullah joins new IU VC
Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah joined as the 14th Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia. He was appointed upon approval by the President and Chancellor of the university under the Section 10 (1) of Islamic University Act-1980, a gazette notification signed by the ministry's deputy secretary Shahinur Rahman confirmed. Prof
IUBAT Prof Golam Rasul among world’s top 2pc scientists
Dr Golam Rasul, Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has ranked in the list of world's top 2 percent of scientists this year. The prestigious list of scientists was published by Stanford University and Elsevier Science as this recognition
UN chief for actions to ensure a future of peace
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized that the Pact for the Future and its annexes, "open pathways to new possibilities and opportunities." "People everywhere are hoping for a future of peace, dignity, and prosperity. They are crying out for global action to solve the climate crisis, tackle inequality, and address new
Sharp rise in dengue cases strains healthcare system
The number of dengue patients and fatalities continues to spike across the country this year too with hospitals struggling to provide treatment to the growing number of patients due to insufficient facilities. Experts fear that the dengue situation may worsen in October when the hospitals and clinics are already overwhelmed with
Asif Mahmud for expanding sports nationwide to eliminate child marriage
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain Monday said that there is no alternative to expand sports nationwide to eliminate child marriage and child labor. He made the remark when representatives of UNICEF met him at his office, said a ministry press release. Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, who is also the
Midland Bank sign MOU with Ace Autos
Midland Bank PLC. (MDB) signed a MoU with ACE Autos and ACE Workshop, a press release said Monday. Under the MoU, MDB Visa Debit, Credit and Prepaid cardholders will enjoy special discount facilities from ACE Autos and ACE Workshop. MDB VISA Platinum Credit Cardholders will enjoy BDT 25,000.00 discount on