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PM orders stern action against Feni girl killers

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to the book and take stern actions against the killers of Sonagazi Madrassah student. ‘The prime minister directed the law enforcement agencies to expose the culprits, who are involved in the killing of Fe

Feni madrasa student on life support at DMCH

The Feni madrasa student who was set on fire on Saturday morning has been put on life support at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital this morning. She was put on life support around 12noon after her condition deteriorated further, said Dr Samanta Lal Sen, co-ordinator of the burn unit.

IU former exam controller dies

Mohammad Ali, a former controller of examinations of Islamic University in Kuhstia, passed away in Pabna on early Monday. He breathed his last at his residence at around 1:00am, IU incumbent acting controller of examinations Abul Kalam Azad Lavlu told New Age. Mohammad Ali was 68. He had been suff

KAU to begin its academic activities today

Khulna Agriculture University is set to start its academic activities today. On the occasion, the university’s academic activities will be inaugurated at a function to be held at the deputy commissioner’s conference room in Khulna. Education minister Dipu Moni is scheduled to attend the function as

CU forms body to investigate Amdadul's 'abduction'

Chittagong University has formed a three-member probe body to investigate the “abduction” of a zoology teacher aspirant before his viva voce exam. The committee was asked to submit its report within a short time, Assistant Professor Helal Uddin, the head of the probe body, said yesterday. He said

BU students continue demo demanding removal of VC

Barishal University students continued their agitation for the eighth consecutive day on Wednesday demanding removal of vice-chancellor SM Imamul Haque. Protesters held a rally in the morning on the campus and vowed to continue their agitation. They also wrote slogans with blood donated by the stu

Teacher indicted on child porn charges

The former Russell High School mathematics teacher arrested last week on child pornography charges was indicted Tuesday, according to Boyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rhonda Copley. Samuel Beason, 47, of Westwood faces six felony charges under the indictment, including one charge of unlawful use

Student, her lover kill Sylhet college teacher

Sylhet Madan Mohan College teacher Saifur Rahman was murdered by his student and her lover as he had tried to force her to marry him. Both of the couple, Nishat Tasnim Rupa, 20, daughter of Shafiqur Rahman of Khidirpur village under Shah Paran Police thana in the city, and her lover Mozammil Hossai

College student killed in Lakshmipur road accident

A college student was killed and three others were injured when a motorcycle hit an auto-rickshaw at Khilbaisa in Lakshmipur Sadar on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Adnan Hossain, 25, son of Ismail Hossain at Mirzapur in Lakshmipur. Adnan Hossain was a first-year student of Laksh

Washington, DC declares Mar 26 ‘Bangladesh Day’

Washington, DC, the US capital, has declared Mar 26, 2019 as ‘Bangladesh Day’ to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the nation’s independence.

Driver, helper sued for Wasim’s death

A lawsuit has been filed over death of Sylhet Agricultural University student Wasim Afnan, who was run over after allegedly being shoved off a bus. The bus driver, his helper and supervisor of the bus have been made accused in the suit filed by students and university proctor, our Moulvibazar corre

World Bank reports our lagging behind education

The World Bank Report titled ‘World Development Report 2018: Learning Realize Education Promise’ released on 27 February tells the learners of Bangladesh lag behind those of other countries in terms of quality education. A child of Bangladesh spends eleven years to complete secondary education since

CU to hold CUCSU election

Chattogram University authorities have decided in principle to hold elections to CU Central Students’ Union and hall unions after around three decades. CU vice-chancellor Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury confirmed the decision after a meeting with provosts and proctorial body at his office on Wednesday. ‘

Student's death in road accident sparks protest in city

Students of different private universities blocked the road in front of Jamuna Future Park at Bashundhara in the capital following the death of a student of Bangladesh University of Professionals in a road accident in the area at Pragatisarani on Tuesday morning. The victim was identified as Abrar

Jasimuddin’s 43rd death anniv today

The 43rd death anniversary of late eminent Bengali poet Jasimuddin will be observed today. Jasimuddin, popularly known as Palli Kabi (The Rural Bard) for his poems depicting life in rural areas, was born on January 1, 1903 at Tambulkhana village of Faridpur district in the then British India. The p

HC rule on ‘indecent words’ in Coca-Cola ads

The High Court (HC) today issued a rule asking why action should not be taken against Coca-Cola for using “indecent and distorted words” in their advertisements. The bench of Justice FRM Nazmul Ahasan and KM Kamrul Kader came up with the rule in response to a writ petition filed by Supreme Court la

BCL to sue Nur, Liton, Mustafizur

Bangladesh Chhatra League general secretary Golam Rabbani on Monday said a case will be filed against Nurul Huq Nur, Liton Nandi and Mustafizur Rahman for snatching ballot papers at Rokeya Hall during the polls to Dhaka University Central Students Union. ‘If the Dhaka University authorities do not

Inter-univ theatre fest held at CoU

A three-day inter-university theatre festival organised by Comilla University Theatre ended on CoU campus on Tuesday. CoU vice-chancellor Dr Emran Kabir Chowdhury inaugurated the event on March 3. ‘If students want to enrich themselves, they must participate in extracurricular activities,’ said Dr

Comilla University now Cumilla University

In line with the changed English spelling of the district, the authorities of Comilla University have changed the spelling of the university to Cumilla University. A press release signed by university Registrar Dr Abu Taher on Wednesday said the 72nd Syndicate meeting took the decision on February