The government has rescheduled Higher Secondary Certificate and its equivalent examinations under all education boards that were due to take place on Sunday and Monday because of the general strike called by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, an education ministry release said. Examinations scheduled for Sunday will now be held on Friday (May 4) at 9:30am ... Read more
Month: April 2012
Dhaka Zoo welcomes 12 new members
The Dhaka Zoo on Saturday received 12 new residents of four species, three each of zebra, greater kudu, ostrich and oryx, from South Africa. Zoo officials said the animals arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 6:00am by a special cargo flight of France Airlines and reached the zoo by a special vehicle at
BSMMU reckons introducing music therapy
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University authorities are pondering on setting up a music therapy centre, a proposal they have recently received from a music teacher. The university’s vice-chancellor Pran Gopal Datta said they were giving it a serious thought but lacked funding for the job
DBBL awards scholarships to 857 students
Ferdousi Kazal of Kurigram said her father walked out on her mother during her birth. Although it was too tough to bear the family expenses, her mother — a worker — never put a stop to her daughter’s study. Ferdousi is now a graduate student of science at the National Orthopaedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute ... Read more
Rajshahi make it four in a row
Rajshahi continued their dominance in the first-class competition as they clinched their fourth consecutive National Cricket League title with a crushing nine-wicket victory over Khulna in the final with two days to spare on Saturday. Opener Mizanur Rahman cracked an unbeaten 80 from 75 balls to guide Rajshahi to 129-1 after
Mashud attributes unity to Rajshahi success
Rajshahi cricket team’s mentor Khaled Mashud attributed the unity between the players and the hunger for success to their victories in four consecutive National Cricket League championships. Rajshahi maintained their dominance in the country’s lone first-class cricket tournament by defeating Khulna by nine wickets in the final to take their fifth overall crown, and fourth
Sanjida Khatun receives D Lit in India
Tagore exponent Dr Sanjida Khatun received Visva Bharati University’s highest recognition, Deshikottam Award (D Lit), for her contribution to music, on Friday at the university’s convocation ceremony, reported various Indian and local press. Governor of Paschimbanga MK Narayanan, also chief of Visva Bharati University, handed over the award to the noted singer who is also ... Read more
Constellation of stars
Meril-Prothom Alo Awards Thursday evening, Bangabandhu Conference Centre played host to a constellation of stars and exceptional personalities. The long awaited Meril-Prothom Awards ceremony had finally begun. The evening started off with Anisul Haque taking the podium, greeting those present. He was followed by the editor of Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman. “These awards strive to ... Read more
Siddik moves further ahead
Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh made a giant leap on the leaderboard in the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea with a three-under-par 69 at the Blackstone Resort in Seoul on Saturday. Siddik, who was languishing at the 29th place after the second round, fired six birdies against two bogies to move up to 18th position with ... Read more
Tagore’s concept of love depicted through dance drama
Love has always inspired Nobel Laureate Tagore throughout his life and his works. Inspired by the romanticism in Tagore’s works noted Indian choreographers Madhumanti Maitra and Ashoke Viswanathan have directed a dance drama titled ‘Rabindra Rachonay Tridhara Prem’, which is based on Tagore’s works. The drama, a mélange
Cycling in Circle: Mostafiz’s solo at AFD
Mostafiz Karigar presents his inner contemplation on different issues relevant to human life in his debut art show titled ‘Cycling in Circle’ at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka. Realism and romanticism are found in his works which do not follow any specific language of art. He is inspired and motivated by time. ... Read more
College level theatre fest begins in Barisal
A three-day college level divisional drama festival, on the liberation war, started at Barisal Aswani Kumar Hall on Friday night. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised the festival as part of its year-long, nationwide programme to celebrate 40 years of independence of the country. The inaugural ceremony
Jaya Ahsan returns after shooting in Kolkata
A decade has passed since Jaya Ahsan’s emergence, during which she has turned her journey into a success story only a few artistes can emulate. Be it TV plays, modeling or movies — Jaya came, saw and conquered all with her extraordinary abilities. The talented actress recently returned from Kolkata after shooting for the West ... Read more
Ctg nursing college limping
Session jam, lack of teachers and facility make fate of over 350 students uncertain Session jam, teacher crisis, irregular classes and hence poor results have put at stake the future of 365 BSc course students of Chittagong Nursing College. Established in 2007, the college is yet to produce its first batch of graduates. As for ... Read more
Public woes compounded
Wasa embarks on rainy season as work goes on at snail’s pace The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) has embarked on digging up 26 kilometre of road of the capital to lay utility pipelines but the work is progressing at a pathetic pace catching up the rainy season. In addition to the misery, ... Read more
HSC exams postponed to May 22
The government has postponed today’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations due to the hartal called by opposition. The postponed examinations under eight general education boards have been rescheduled for May 22. Alim examinations under the madrasa board will now be held on May 9 while those under
Anamul misses double ton
No play today; Day 3 tomorrow Anamul Haque missed a maiden double hundred but Khulna continued to dominate Dhaka Metro yesterday on a rain-interrupted second day of the National Cricket League second phase game at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium. Khulna declared their first innings on 618 for eight; stumps were drawn with Dhaka
Pijush new MD of BFDC
Renowned actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay has been selected as the new Managing Director (MD) of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Confirming the news, Pijush said, “I got the letter. BFDC is something a place, which is going to be a new experience for me. However, I would like to work with everyone and take the film ... Read more
RU folklore students want PSC quota
Rajshahi University folklore students demanded quota under public service commission for those taking degrees in the subject. To press their demand, the department students held a press conference at the university’s central cafeteria on Saturday in which Mahbub Hossain, a master’s level student was the main
Many aspirants for BD coach’s job
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to officially start the hunt for Stuart Law’s successor but refreshingly many have shown interest in becoming the Bangladesh head coach. Former Australia batsman Dean Jones was the first to express his interest, before 49-year old former England all-rounder Dermot Reeve also threw his hat in the ring