Traffic Alert: An information hub improving lives
This group has become a valuable resource for anyone who lives or works in Dhaka. It provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, road closures, and other disruptions that can affect your commute
1w ago
Women protected by women
Women compartments in metro trains are safeguarded by female police officials to ensure a safe and comfortable commute in an otherwise unsafe city for women.
2w ago
Non-payment of tax: NBR freezes bank accounts of 12 pvt univs
The bank accounts of at least 12 private universities have been frozen for not following the National Board of Revenue’s instruction to pay 15 percent income tax.
3w ago
Sexual harassment at JnU: For 2yrs, suspect protected, victim tormented
For two years the Department of Film and Television of Jagannath University protected a teacher accused of sexual harassment and went after the complainant.
4w ago
When speaking up is a ‘crime’
A teacher at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) has remained suspended for around 10 months for the “crime” of speaking out against the university authorities regarding irregularities in teachers’ appointments.
1m ago
Schools to stay open in Ramadan
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the government’s decision to keep the primary and secondary schools open for the first 10 and 15 days respectively during Ramadan.
1m ago
Confusion over school closure in Ramadan
With Ramadan beginning today, confusion remains among the students, parents and teachers over whether the schools will be shut during the fasting month as the authorities are yet to make a final decision in this regard.
1m ago
Jagannath University rife with financial irregularities: UGC report
Jagannath University (JnU) is in hot water after a University Grants Commission (UGC) report uncovered a number of financial irregularities.During a review of JnU's revised budget for the ongoing 2023-2024 fiscal year and the main budget for 2024-25, the University Grants Commission identified 25 areas of such irregularities
1m ago
April 14, 2024
Traffic Alert: An information hub improving lives
This group has become a valuable resource for anyone who lives or works in Dhaka. It provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, road closures, and other disruptions that can affect your commute
April 9, 2024
Women protected by women
Women compartments in metro trains are safeguarded by female police officials to ensure a safe and comfortable commute in an otherwise unsafe city for women.
April 2, 2024
Non-payment of tax: NBR freezes bank accounts of 12 pvt univs
The bank accounts of at least 12 private universities have been frozen for not following the National Board of Revenue’s instruction to pay 15 percent income tax.
March 27, 2024
Sexual harassment at JnU: For 2yrs, suspect protected, victim tormented
For two years the Department of Film and Television of Jagannath University protected a teacher accused of sexual harassment and went after the complainant.
March 18, 2024
When speaking up is a ‘crime’
A teacher at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) has remained suspended for around 10 months for the “crime” of speaking out against the university authorities regarding irregularities in teachers’ appointments.
March 13, 2024
Schools to stay open in Ramadan
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the government’s decision to keep the primary and secondary schools open for the first 10 and 15 days respectively during Ramadan.
March 12, 2024
Confusion over school closure in Ramadan
With Ramadan beginning today, confusion remains among the students, parents and teachers over whether the schools will be shut during the fasting month as the authorities are yet to make a final decision in this regard.
March 11, 2024
Jagannath University rife with financial irregularities: UGC report
Jagannath University (JnU) is in hot water after a University Grants Commission (UGC) report uncovered a number of financial irregularities.During a review of JnU's revised budget for the ongoing 2023-2024 fiscal year and the main budget for 2024-25, the University Grants Commission identified 25 areas of such irregularities
March 9, 2024
Is Mitford’s fragrance fading?
While a walk through Mitford is an unforgettable treat for the olfactory senses, there are ill winds threatening to blow over those sweet scents and the businesses that produce them.
March 9, 2024
A walk down perfume lane
On a Wednesday afternoon, we were walking along one of the dusty roads of Dhaka that everyone can easily imagine – a path littered with debris and puddles of murky water.
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