The admission tests for the first year honours courses for the 2016-17 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) are likely to begin on September 23 .
Day: June 22, 2016
Shawkat Mahmud freed on bail
After 10 months into his arrest, BNP chairperson’s adviser and journalist leader Shawkat Mahmud was released from jail on bail on Wednesday.
Adequate sleep cuts major health risks in children, teenagers
Health Desk Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist. The findings showed that insufficient hours of sleep…
Hong Kong world’s priciest cities for expats
Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city for expats, leapfrogging Angolan capital Luanda in the annual chart compiled by consultancy firm Mercer. Luanda, which had consistently topped the list in recent years, fell in the ranking owing to the…
Unclean, dull workspace triggers cognitive decline
Those of you who do not pay heed to cleanliness at work, it’s time to take stock of your surroundings, for a new American study has found that working in an unclean and non-stimulating environment can have a negative effect…
Shah Rukh Khan’s three upcoming roles
Set to give his fans a taste of variety, superstar Shah Rukh Khan has revealed his three upcoming on screen avatars- a dwarf, a guide and a warrior. Shah Rukh Khan is teaming up with directors Aanand L Rai, Imtiaz…
Scientists moot ‘green fracking’ technique
Adding CO2 instead of water to the cocktail used in fracking, could boost oil and gas extraction and help fight global warming at the same time, scientists said Tuesday. Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, harvests fossil fuels locked inside shale formations…
Actor Liam Neeson warns Brexit would damage Ireland
Entertainment Desk Actor Liam Neeson warned that Britain leaving the European Union would have a dire impact on his native Northern Ireland in a statement released to AFP on Wednesday. “A UK exit would have the worst ramifications for the…
Exotic pet trade sends Florida bird rescues soaring
In this small animal hospital perched on Miami’s sun-splashed harbor, some of the most exotic creatures fly in and out of Carla Zepeda’s life. From peacocks to pelicans, opossums to owls, Zepeda is part of a six-member staff that cares…
Pooja in Mohenjodaro
Entertainment Desk South actress, Pooja Hegde is all set to make her big Bollywood debut with Hrithik Roshan’s Mohenjo Daro. She has already amazed one and all with her acting chops in Mugamoodi, Oka Laila Kosam, and Mukunda. And now…
Matia blasts Muhith’s plan to cut interest rate on savings certificates
Dhaka – Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury criticised on Wednesday Finance Minister AMA Muhith for his proposal to curtail interest rate on savings certificates. “We want to reduce interest rate on savings certificates, but we don’t know how the dependents on…
Tens of thousands marooned as flood hits Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – Onrush of water from the upstream and incessant rainfall over the last couple of days has flooded more than 63 chars (shoals emerged from the riverbed) in Lalmonirhat district, leaving about one lakh people marooned, unb news agency…
Septuagenarian killed in elephant attack in Sherpur
Dhaka – A septuagenarian man was killed and his son injured as a herd of marauding elephants attacked their house at Gurucharan Dudnai village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Haji Rustam Ali,…
Record number of people killed for protecting the environment
More than three people were killed every week for trying to protect their land, forests and rivers against industries last year, with Southeast Asia emerging as one of the most dangerous regions for environmental activists. The new report by international…
The Gulf States’ expat dividend
How should policymakers in the Middle East’s Gulf States manage their countries’ large expatriate workforces? In Saudi Arabia, foreign nationals account for roughly one-third of the population. In Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, nine out of every ten residents…
Tackling new frontiers in malnutrition: Overweight and obesity
Guest blog by Judith Hodge, independent consultant on global food and nutrition security, based in the UK, and one of the editors of the Nourishing Millions book. Why there’s a chapter on obesity in Nourishing Millions It’s taken some time…
Stalwarts Cameron, Major, Blair, star Beckham urge pro-EU vote
London, (AP/UNB) — From the prime minister to sports and pop icons David and Victoria Beckham, supporters of Britain staying in the European Union urged voters Tuesday to think about future generations when they cast ballots in a referendum that…
Messi’s Argentina humbles US 4-0, into Copa America final
Houston, (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain. The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi’s opening goal in the third minute, then scored on a free kick to break Argentina’s…
North Korea test-fires missiles in defiance of UN sanctions
North Korea has test-fired two mid-range ballistic missiles within hours of each other in defiance of UN sanctions, says South Korea.Military officials in the South said both were powerful Musudan missiles.The first launch failed while the success of the second…
IBBL awards scholarship to underprivileged students
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Rajshahi Zone arranged scholarship awarding program for the underprivileged students on June 20, 2016 Monday at Islami Bank Medical College auditorium, Rajshahi. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, Chairman of the Bank distributed scholarship to some 206 underprivileged meritorious…
Sarak Paribahan Sramik Union enforcing 12-hours strike
Most of the enter-district buses refrained from leaving Saidabad bus terminal as Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Union (BSPSU) has been enforcing 12-hours strike from 6:00 am on Tuesday.
Islamic Studies Dept Alumni Confec on Aug 27 AT RU
First conference of Alumni Association with present-former students of the Islamic Studies Department will be held on August 27 this year at the Rajshahi University (RU) campus.
BNP reiterates to convey a national convention to curb militancy
Dhaka-The BNP yesterday reiterated its call to convey a national convention and forge a national unity comprising all political parties to curb militancy in the country.
National consensus is necessary to face militancy and terrorism: BNP
Dhaka-BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain yesterday put emphasis on the need for forging national consensus to face militancy and terrorism in the country.