The University Grants Commission (UGC) is asking for a budget of Tk12262.78 crore for the commission and 53 public universities in the country for the fiscal year 2023-24. In the budget, Tk12185.33 crore has been allocated for public universities and Tk 77.45 crore for UGC. The main budget of the public
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NSU observes 16th death anniv of ABM Kamal Uddin Khan
The Board of Trustees at North South University (NSU) will commemorate the 16th death anniversary of its late founder life member ABM Kamal Uddin Khan. Late ABM Kamal Uddin Khan was a founder life member of the North South University (NSU) Foundation, later changed to North South Foundation, which established and
NSU holds colloquium on Bangladesh, Japan, India ties
North South University’s (NSU) Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) held a high-profile policy colloquium titled ‘From the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal: New Possibilities in the Bangladesh, Japan, India Trilateral Partnership’ at NSU Syndicate Hall on Wednesday, a press
bKash-BigganChinta science festival ends
bKash, and BigganChinta have held the final round of science festival at Shishu Academy in the city, a press release said Thursday. Organic plastic can be made from fish scales, which, over the time would be decomposed in nature. A functional prototype of that was presented by Ankita Halder and Sumaiya
NSU holds seminar on climate justice
The Department of Law, North South University has organised a seminar on “Climate Justice: Looking for an alternative climate locus standi” on the 28th July, 2022, a press release said Saturday. Professor M. Ismail Hossain, Pro VC of North South University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Professor Omar Jah, Pro
Railway’s ‘black cat’ still remains untouched
A Dhaka University student began a unique protest at the Kamalapur railway station premises earlier this month to push for a six-point demand that includes elimination of mismanagement at the railway department. He was later joined by his friends and other aggrieved people. The student, Mohiuddin Roni, ended his protests
A welcome move indeed
A news report published in The News Times on Sunday drew our attention. The report says a mobile court of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) in a drive on Saturday demolished two unauthorised police boxes built on footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (SSMCH) in the capital.
St Gregory’s North America alumni sets up not-for-profit organisation
Alumni of St Gregory's High School in North America have organised themselves into a not-for-profit organisation, Gregorians of North America (GNA). GNA was incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation in January of 2022. Through the organisation, the alumni want to give back to the school and Bangladesh. Dr Faisal M Rahman, founding chairman
DSLR or smartphone doesn’t matter, if it’s a good story’
Roni Bhowmik has received enormous acclaim through his directorial debut ‘Mridha Bonam Mridha’. His recently released short film ‘Chakrakar’ has brought him to light again. Roni spoke to Dhaka Tribune and shared his experience of shooting with smartphone- How was your experience with ‘Chakrakar’? Roni Bhowmik: I have worked a lot in
Erasmus+ Faculty Exchange: My Experience from Europe
Europe- is a magical continent to me and it’s my dream to visit Europesince childhood.A trip to Europe can provide experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Not only for travel but also European education is greatly reputed forits high standard and quality. It provides people world-class education and prepares