Hatirjheel-Begunbari road opens to public

The lighting in the Hatirjheel-Begunbari development project shines out amid darkness of Wednesday night. — Sanaul Haque

The Hatirjheel-Begunbari road opened to public on Wednesday after the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, inaugurated the Integrated Development Hatirjheel Area, Including Begunbari Khal, Project. Traffic on the road, however, was restricted to facilitate public viewing of the spectacular spot, the project officials said. Full story

RU students rally against session jam

Physiology department students at Rajshahi University on Wednesday observed a sit-in on the campus in protest at session jam in the department. Witnesses said the students observed the sit-in in front of the department’s... Full story

GEBC-Students Outreach begins at DU

The state minister for science and technology architect, Yeafesh Osman, on Wednesday called upon the Dhaka University teachers and students to play a pioneering role in making the science and technology education... Full story

Polytech teachers’ work abstention Jan 5-10

Two organisations of the teachers of polytechnic institutes on Wednesday announced work abstention from January 5 to 10 in demand for implementation of the recommendations of a government committee. Full story

SUST students demand end to violence against women

The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology students on Wednesday formed a human chain demanding end to all kinds of harassments of and violence against women. General students... Full story

Leather Tech College introduced as DU institute

The Bangladesh College of Leather Technology was introduced as an institute of Dhaka University. An educational institute under the directorate of technical education of education ministry, BCLT was previously a constituent... Full story

E-commerce week begins January 5

The e-commerce week will begin on January 5 at different places in the capital with a view to exploring new avenues and showcasing the achievements in the sector. The programme has jointly been organised by the... Full story

Light rain or thundershowers likely

Light rain or thundershowers is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and the region of Faridpur. Weather is likely to remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere... Full story