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Dhaka International University Debating Society (DIUDS) has formed a new executive committee for the 2026-2027 session. Sajjad Haider Shraban, a student of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), has been elected as the president of the newly formed committee, and Sau Mitra Rakshit, a student of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), has been elected as the general secretary. The names of the new committee were officially announced at a colorful program titled “DIUDS Nabajagarane Nabinbaran 2026” organized at the university’s Moot Court. At this time, the guests present handed over the responsibilities to the newly…

JCI Dhaka Dynamic officially commenced the journey of its newly elected Board of Directors 2026 on 2nd January 2026. To mark this special beginning in a meaningful and compassionate way, the organization organized a heartfelt humanitarian initiative. As part of the program, members of JCI Dhaka Dynamic celebrated the occasion with underprivileged patho shishu by cutting a cake and distributing food among them. This initiative symbolized the organization’s commitment to starting its leadership journey with empathy, social responsibility, and shared joy. The event reflected JCI Dhaka Dynamic’s core belief: “A person’s dream is their greatest strength.” Speaking on the occasion,…

On May 8, 2025 (Thursday), the second edition of the “Founder Members’ Night 2.0” by the Entrepreneurs Club of Bangladesh (E-Club) was successfully held at Hotel Sheraton, Banani. The event was primarily aimed at honoring the club’s founding members and presenting its future plans. The program commenced with moderation by Arupa Dutta, Joint General Secretary of the E-Club Executive Committee and Co-Convenor of the event. Present at the event were members of the E-Club Governing Body, founding members, and leading entrepreneurs. At the beginning, a token of appreciation was presented to the event’s Co-Convenor, Md. Hasan Ekram Ahmed, for his…

The Center for Policy Analysis and Advancement (CPAA) organized a roundtable discussion last Saturday titled “Bangladesh 2.0: Rethinking Partnerships with South and Southeast Asia.” The roundtable was chaired by CPAA President and foreign affairs analyst Dr. Shariful Alam. Participants in the discussion included Professor Shahiduzzaman from the Department of International Relations at the University of Dhaka, Professor Niloy Pradhan from the Department of Political Science at Jahangirnagar University, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Patuakhali Science and Technology University Abdul Latif Basu, Director of the Research and Training Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Abdul Motaleb Sarkar, retired Brigadier General Mohammad…

The inaugural day of Glory Girls Tech Fest 1.0 was vibrant and filled with the promising voices of young women. The event was held on April 24, 2025, at the renowned Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Bashundhara Branch, in Dhaka. It was organized by ICT Olympiad Bangladesh (ICTOB). The project was led by Sabikun Nahar Rimmi as Project Head, Farhana Islam as Head of Communication, and Snigdha Dey as Glory Girls Team Leader. This event marked the beginning of a new journey — aimed at ensuring active and leadership-driven participation of women in the field of technology. Thanks to the…

The Late Alhaj Professor Dr. A.B.M. Mafizul Islam Patwari The man who made the dream a reality Born on January 01, 1953 Expired on February 06, 2004. The founder of Dhaka International University (DIU), Dhaka is Dr. A.B.M. Mafizul Islam Patwari. He was a Professor of the Department of Law, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was truly an academician. He was the author of more than 20 books and 35 articles on different branches of Law. Dr. Patwari studied and conducted research in various fields at different universities both at home and abroad. As a research scholar he worked…

Dhaka International University (DIU) successfully hosted its 8th convocation, conferring graduation certificates to 2,791 students. In recognition of outstanding academic achievements, 4 students received the Chancellor Award, 10 students were honored with the Vice-Chancellor Award, and 13 students were presented with the Dean Award. The event took place on Tuesday, January 28, at the PSC Convention Hall in Mirpur. Key Participants and Dignitaries In the absence of the Honorable President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of the university, Md. Sahabuddin, the ceremony was presided over by his representative, Professor Dr. M. Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the President (with the rank…

Stocks edged up in the morning trade today maintaining the gains from the previous two sessions. The DSEX, the premier index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, advanced 31.68 points or 0.61 percent to 5,157.83 as of 11:28 am. Investor sentiment was largely positive as around 266 issues advanced, 56 declined, and 68 remained unchanged. Total turnover stood at Tk 169.95 crore. Shares of Energypac Power Generation surged the highest at 10 percent, while shares of ICB Islamic Bank dropped 3 percent. CSE All Share Price Index was up 0.10 percent, gaining 14.76 points to 14,359.52.

After a series of drama, Durbar Rajshahi’s foreign players and coaching staff are set to leave Bangladesh tonight after completing their stint in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. According to a press release issued by the franchise, Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl is set to depart for Harare at 03:00 am (Monday), Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris will leave for Lahore at 01:40 pm tomorrow, while Caribbean cricketer Miguel Cummins is set to depart on February 5. Head coach Ijaz Ahmed will also fly tomorrow. “The remaining players will depart at the earliest possible time on the subject of getting available flight tickets,”…

The Lalbagh Kella, or the Lalbagh Fort is perhaps the most wondrous 17th century monument present in Dhaka, built by Prince Muhammad Azam, the third son of Emperor Aurangzeb. This tourist destination, which attracts thousands of visitors every day, has seen multiple renovations throughout the centuries, but perhaps few as impressive as the complete restoration, retrofitting and 3D architectural documentation of the Mughal Hammamkhana (Royal Bathhouse) in the fort. The project, which was implemented by the Department of Archaeology and Ministry of Cultural Affairs, was funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program, and…