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

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

IBTRA holds course on treasury dealings

Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association (BAFEDA) started a training course titled ‘Certification Course on Treasury Dealings’ on 22 September, 2024, at the Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA). Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, inaugurated the training program as the chief guest. Muhammad Bayazid Sarker,