BSS: With the aim of establishing a combined and uniform rail telecommunication system, Bangladesh Railway (BR) has launched a development project to lay 575 kilometers optical fiber on its secondary routes. “The secondary cables would not only ensure uninterrupted telecommunication connectivity, but also boost BR’s revenue along with operational safety and commercial activities,” a BR…
Reported by: Tanvir Ahmed Written by: Eshan Maitra Structural & industrial developments were core reasons behind raising Bangladesh 7 rank-steps higher in the Global Capacity Index (GCI), informs private research institute Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD). But they blamed the implementation inefficiency in the ICT sector. It greatly held back the technological advancement despite of…
DOT Desk: A total of 82,500 students who passed the Primary Examination Completion (PEC) exams will get scholarships for the next three years. Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) sources said the successful candidates of PEC and equivalent exams will get the scholarships from the first week of March this year during their ongoing studies in…
UNB: The Walton Deaf Tri-Nation T20 Cricket Tournament begins today (Sept 14) at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Cricket Stadium in Fatullah, Narayanganj. India, Pakistan and hosts Bangladesh will initially compete on double league basis match, organized by Bangladesh Deaf Sports Foundation and sponsored by Walton Group. Later, two top teams will play the final….
Eshan Maitra Even the greatest achievements and progress need a push. Though when the result is met, the significance of that beginning fades way. May be the history blurs itself to let the future bask in all the glory and move on. The postmodern technological advancement that we are blessed with today. Also needed that…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Motorcades of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Isalm Alamgir and two other leaders came under attack in Thakurgaon, Bogura and Chuadanga districts when they were electioneering in for the upcoming general elections, reports The Daily Star. Mirza Fakhrul went to his hometown yesterday when some 40-50 men attacked the motorcade at…
Raj Abrar of DOT : Election officials have begun the process to scrutinize nomination applications for the 300 seats in the 11th parliamentary elections. Returning officers of each parliamentary constituency began a list of valid candidates on yesterday. They were accompanied by representatives of banks and financial institutions. “The officers have already sent the candidates’…
Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman speaks to DOT : Bangladesh’s relations with foreign countries or international relations are mostly trade relations. The European or Americans will purchase products from our country if we can sell at a lower price. The presence of democracy or how much it is developed in our country does not matter when…
UNB: Accusing Awami League of destroying the country’s election system, BNP on Wednesday urged opposition parties to forge a greater unity to force the government to hold a fresh election under a non-party administration. “Awami League has become the mass enemy of people by staging a mockery in the name of an election. They’ve got…
Desk Report: The farmers of Biswanath upazila have achieved a big success in coriander farming, generating employment for many in the region. Ever since its introduction, its trend has been upwards, thanks to its high market value and significant profit margin. Among spices, coriander is considered to be culinary herb. In Bangla it is known…