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Digital Security Act is draconian: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh’s (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman has dubbed the Digital Security Act as draconian and gravely concerning. Speaking at a programme at Dhaka University, he said the law will not only curb freedom of speech in the country, but also restrict free journ

164 US-Bangla passengers escape unhurt in Chattogram

An aircraft of US-Bangla Airlines narrowly escaped an accident as it was forced to make an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram due to its non-functional nose gear. The aircraft with 164 passengers, including 11 children, on board made an emergency landing at the air

RU to confer D. Lit degree to Selina, Prof Haque

Rajshahi University (RU) is going to confer D. Lit degree to famous writer Selina Hossain and Professor Hassan Azizul Haque as recognition to their laudable contribution to Bangla literary field, RU sources here said. RU will confer the prestigious degree to the two legendary persons to mark of its

50 university teachers demand release of Maidul Islam

Fifty teachers of different public and private universities signed a statement demanded release of Chittagong University teacher Maidul Islam. “We have come to know that Assistant Professor of Sociology Maidul Islam of Chittagong University was sent to jail on Monday. We are extremely astonished, a

43 secondary schools nationalized

A total of 43 more private secondary schools of the country have been nationalized as part of government’s latest nationalization processes. Education Ministry has issued an order to this effect on Monday (today). On August 28, a total of twelve more secondary schools of the country have also been

JnU admission test from Sept 29

The honors' first year admission test of the Jagannath University for 2018-19 academic session will begin from Saturday (September 29). According to a press release issued from the university office on Tuesday (September 25), the test will be conducted in two shifts: in the morning (10-11) and in

CU teacher Maidul suspended

Chittagong University (CU) authorities on Tuesday suspended Assistant Professor of Sociology department Maidul Islam, who was sent to jail in a case filed over making ‘derogatory remarks’ on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook. CU Vice-chancellor Prof Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury said they took ac

11 CU students suspended

Chittagong University (CU) authorities on Tuesday (25 september) suspended 11 of its students for different terms on various charges, including assaulting a journalist and two students. CU Proctor Mohammad Ali Asgar Chowdhury said four students were suspended for assaulting journalist Minhaz Tuhin

Digital Security Act overly broad, ripe for abuse: HRW

The Digital Security Act, which replaces the much-criticised Information and Communication Technology Act (ICT), retains the most problematic provisions of that law and adds more provisions criminalising peaceful speech, Human Rights Watch said today (25 September) . 'The new Digital Security Act i

14pc pass DU ‘Kha’ unit entry tests

Results for admission test of Dhaka University’s ‘Kha’ unit under arts faculty for 2018-2019 academic session were published on Tuesday with a pass rate of 14 percent. DU Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman announced the result at the central admission office in the campus at 1 pm. A total of

Online admission process of DU affiliated colleges from Sept 25

The online application process for admission into first year honour’s courses of 7 colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) under the 2018-19 academic sessions will begin from September 25. DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman will inaugurate the process at Abdul Matin Virtual Cla

IU student suspended for assaulting female student

The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia on Sunday night suspended one of its students for allegedly slapping a female student of his own department. The decision was made at an emergency meeting held at IU administration building w

CU teacher ends up in jail over ‘derogatory comment on PM’

Chattogram, Sept 24 (UNB) - Maidul Islam, an assistant professor of Chittagong University (CU), was sent to jail on Monday in a case filed over making ‘derogatory remarks’ on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook. District and Sessions Judges Court Judge Md Ismail Hosen passed the order after re

Certificate course on ‘Prevention of Violent Extremism’ held at DU

A Certificate Course on ‘Prevention of Violent Extremism’ was held at Dhaka University (DU). DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman distributed certificates among the participants of the course today (24 September), said a press release.nCenter for Genocide Studies of DU organised the p

DU Cha-unit (Drawing) admission test held

The entry test of Fine Art Faculty disciplines under ‘Cha-unit (Drawing Part)’ of Dhaka University (DU) for 2018-19 academic sessions was held at 10 am to 11 am in the campus today amid festivity. A total of 1,566 students who passed Cha unit’s general knowledge part exam on September 15, particip

Digital Security Act to gag freedom of expression: Shujan

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform, today voiced concern over recently enacted Digital Security Act-2018 as several sections of the law can be misused to harass citizens and gag the press. Shujan, in a statement, said several sections of the law – section 8, 28, 29 and 31

DU Fine Art admission test tomorrow

The undergraduate admission test in 2018-19 academic sessions of Fine Art Faculty disciplines under “Cha- Unit” (Drawing) of Dhaka University (DU) will be held at DU campus tomorrow (Saturday). The drawing part of the exam will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Meanwhile, the admission test of C

Nahid inaugurates interactive digital textbooks

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid today inaugurated Interactive Digital Textbook (IDT) of Class-VI highlighting that it will be helpful for the students. “Sixteen interactive textbooks have been prepared for Class-VI. These books will be attractive to the students as audio, video, texts and an

Holy Ashura tomorrow

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious solemnity. Tomorrow is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Arabic calendar. Muslims