City Desk : The Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association has announced that it will implement a seven-day half fare for students travelling on buses in metro areas. The association’s general secretary, Saiful Alam, shared the updates in a press release on Monday.The decisions are as follows: from Tuesday, students will be eligible for half fare on buses from 6am to midnight, seven days a week, instead of the previous five-day scheme; students must wear their uniform or carry a valid...
City Desk : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expressed concern over the recent clashes between two groups in Khagrachhari’s Dighinala, calling for swift legal action against those responsible.The commission shared this concern on Sunday.Md Yusha Rahman, public relations officer of the commission, said the incidents of arson at shops and homes, as well as clashes between Pahari and Bangalee communities in Khagrachhari, were deeply troubling.Reports of the violence spreading to neighbouring Rangamati have heightened concerns. Several houses and shops...
Staff Reporter : Md. Maniruzzaman Molla has been elected as the new Chairman of the BOT of Eastern University. The Board meeting was held on 21st September 2024. He is one of the successful business entrepreneurs, philanthropist, and has been contributing to economic development, employment opportunities and expansion in the education sector. Md. Maniruzzaman Molla plays a significant role as a director of Union Label & Accessories Limited, Union Electronics Industries Limited, Glossy Design and Trust Islami Life Insurance Limited....
City Desk : Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Adviser AF Hasan Arif on Sunday said the interim government is working to establish a democratic environment in the country so that public representatives, to be elected through free and fair polls, can run the state.“We are working as trustees of the students, the people and the workers . . . We are working to establish a democratic environment through which people’s representatives can run the state being elected in...
City Desk : Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the government would take initiative for planned construction of embankments at strategic locations to prevent flood.In addition, she said, the government is sincerely working for repairing the embankments and water regulators which were damaged in recent flood.The adviser said this while talking to reporters after inspecting the flood regulating structures in Sonagazi Upazila of Feni district on Sunday, reports BSS. Adviser Rizwana, also in charge of the ministry of...
City Desk : Dhaka has ranked 19th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 79 at 9am on Sunday.The air was classified as “moderate”, according to the AQI index, reports UNB. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered “moderate”, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups”, between 150 and...
City Desk : Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan announced that the university has plans to compensate students for the long-term academic losses incurred during the hiatus.He also said that the administration will work to address the emotional trauma experienced by both students and teachers, reports media. Dr Niaz made these remarks at the Faculty of Social Sciences on Sunday morning.“We are finally able to return to classes after a long time, but significant challenges lie ahead,” said the vice-chancellor.“We...