In remembrance of Hanif Ahammed, Partha Guha
Noted percussionists Hanif Ahammed and Partha Guha fell victim to a road accident on March 13, 2021. The accident occurred in Chattogram's Mishorai, when a lorry hit their microbus from the opposite side. While Partha died on the spot, Hanif was declared dead in Chattogram Medical College Hospital. The duo had just finished a show in Chandpur, where eminent artistes Imran and Kona also performed. Prominent singers, songwriters, and composers took to social media to express their condolences for the tragic loss.
3y ago
Students serving free sehri, iftar
Hungry people, some with children, begin to gather near Raju sculpture on Dhaka University campus after midnight, and by 3:00am, there are almost 400 of them sitting down expectantly on the street.
4y ago
Coronavirus outbreak: Ducsu leader feeding 200 marginalised people daily in Dhaka
Thousands of low-income people, especially those who are depending on their daily income to survive in Dhaka city, are in a bleak situation due to a 10-day government shutdown to fight the coronavirus epidemic. To ease their sufferings, many people and voluntary organisations are coming forward with help. Tanbir Hasan Shaikat, a member of Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU), is one such individual. Shaikat is feeding around 200 people daily.
4y ago
A helping hand to ease worries
The pharmacy department of Dhaka University (DU) has come forward to minimise fears centring novel coronavirus, which has gripped the university’s students.
4y ago
Ekushey Book Fair: 4,919 new books, none published from DU
The month-long Amar Ekushey Granthamela, which ended on Saturday, witnessed the highest number of newly published books. However, no new title was released by Dhaka University (DU) publication, bringing into question why the university is lagging in the publishing scene.
4y ago
A world of possibilities for new writers
The month-long Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela has traditionally been a debut ground for young, budding writers, and an avenue of opportunity for them to put their literary works in front of thousands of book lovers.
4y ago
Govt organisations’ stalls drawing visitors
The stalls of government service providers and autonomous institutions have been drawing a good number of book lovers at the Bangla Academy portion of the month-long Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela this year.
4y ago
Books for the underprivileged
While thousands of people visit the Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela every year and buy books of their choice, there are still many who have just the same hunger for reading, but cannot afford to do so.
4y ago
January 16, 2019
Suicide at public univs rises in 2yrs
Nineteen students from five public universities died by suicide last year, showing a rise in such incidents.
November 26, 2018
Can university teachers run for parliament?
Defying the Representation of People Order (RPO), at least eight teachers of two public universities have bought nomination forms to contest the upcoming national election. Of them, seven teach at Dhaka University and one at Jagannath University.
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