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GALAX GeForce RTX 5090 D sets new GPU overclocking world records at 3650 MHz
Computer gamers just witnessed something amazing happen with graphics cards. Team OGS pushed a fancy GALAX graphics card way beyond normal limits. They made the RTX 5090 D run faster than anyone thought possible. The team cranked up the speed to 3650 MHz and broke three major records. This feat shocked the gaming world because nobody expected such wild numbers. The overclocking experts used some serious computer parts for their experiment. They paired the graphics card with a powerful Intel processor and a special ASUS motherboard. The setup could handle massive amounts of electricity without breaking down. Two special power cables fed the graphics card up to 1200 watts of juice. The team also boosted the memory speed by over 28...
JU vice-chancellor joins Bangladesh delegation for official visit to China
The head of Jahangirnagar University packed his bags and flew off to China for important school business. Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan joined a team of 20 education leaders on the special trip. The Chinese government asked them to come visit and see how their schools work. A press release from the university confirmed the professor left for his five-day adventure. The University Grants Commission chairman Professor Dr S M A Faiz leads the entire group. Ahsan plans to check out four major Chinese universities during his stay overseas. He wants to visit Yunnan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University, and Sun Yat-sen University. The professor hopes to sign partnership deals with these schools for...
Adviser calls for educational reform and honors student sacrifices at RU
Bangladesh's top education official slammed the former government for destroying universities across the country. Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar told crowds at Rajshahi University that 15 years of bad leadership nearly killed what made schools special. Students fought back hard against the corrupt rulers and kicked them out through massive street protests. The brave young people paid a heavy price for freedom with more than 1,000 deaths during the uprising. Their sacrifice helped remove the dictators who were ruining education for everyone. The professor spoke at a big celebration marking the university's 72nd birthday party on campus. He said teachers must step up and help build a brand new Bangladesh after all the fighting ended...
Ashura procession held peacefully in Dhaka under tight security
Thousands of mourners walked through Dhaka streets today to honor a religious leader killed centuries ago. The crowd started their march at the ancient Hosni Dalan Imambara building and moved through busy neighborhoods. People wore dark clothes and carried fake swords to show their sadness. The peaceful parade ended at Dhanmondi after passing through Azimpur, Nilkhet, New Market and Science Laboratory areas. Many followers joined the sad ceremony to remember Imam Hussain who died fighting for what was right. Police officers and soldiers watched every step of the long procession to keep everyone safe. The Rapid Action Battalion, SWAT teams, army troops and fire service workers all helped protect the marchers. Traffic cops directed cars...
Adviser says militancy rooted out, plans new export terminal at airport
Bangladesh has crushed all terrorist groups according to a top government official. Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury made this bold claim during a morning press meeting at the airport. He visited cargo facilities and cold storage buildings before talking to reporters. The retired general praised media outlets and police forces for their hard work. Together they wiped out dangerous militant networks across the nation. Malaysia recently sent some Bangladeshi workers back home but they were not terrorists. These people simply had expired visas and needed to return anyway. Malaysian police are checking five more Bangladeshi citizens right after this incident. The foreign ministry already released a statement explaining the real situation...
Adviser calls for stronger vaccination drive to combat livestock diseases
Bangladesh's top livestock official wants farmers to vaccinate their animals against two deadly diseases. Farida Akhter spoke to district workers about stopping Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease from spreading. The diseases hurt cows and goats across the country. Farmers lose lots of money when their animals get sick. Akhter met with local officials at a milk factory meeting room. The government adviser told workers they must start stronger vaccination drives right away. She warned that these diseases damage livestock badly. Farmers cannot afford to lose their animals to preventable sickness. Officials must work harder to protect cattle herds from getting infected. The vaccination program needs to reach every farm across...
Rajshahi University marks 72 years with celebrations and calls for progress
Rajshahi University threw a huge party for its 72nd birthday celebration on campus. Students and teachers gathered around the main building to watch colorful balloons float away and pigeons fly free. The Education Adviser Prof Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar showed up for the special day. Everyone sang the national anthem and raised flags high above the grounds. The crowd also planted new trees to mark this important milestone. Vice-chancellor Prof Saleh Hassan Naquib told everyone how proud he feels about the school. He bragged about former students who became successful people around the world. The university keeps working hard to fix problems with student meals and housing. Teachers and students marched through campus streets to celebrate...
Adviser vows to honor women and children martyred in July Uprising
Bangladesh's Social Welfare Adviser paid visits to families who lost loved ones during last year's student protests. Sharmeen S Murshid went to see relatives of Riya Gop and Sumaiya who died when protesters fought against the old government. The young girl Riya got shot dead at Nayamati and housewife Sumaiya was killed at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj city. Both victims became symbols of the massive uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power. The adviser promised their sacrifices would never be forgotten. Murshid runs both the social welfare and women and children affairs departments for the current government. She told families that officials will collect stories about all the women and children who died during the protests. The...
Emirates, US-Bangla, Saudia Cargo win top airline awards in Dhaka
Airlines grabbed top honors at Bangladesh's biggest aviation awards ceremony Saturday night. Emirates took home the crown for Best International Airline after beating fierce competition from other carriers. US-Bangla Airlines snatched the Best Domestic Airline trophy for their stellar service to local passengers. Saudia Cargo walked away with the Best Cargo Airline award for their freight operations. The ceremony took place at the fancy Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel with hundreds of aviation industry leaders watching. More than 3,000 frequent flyers voted online to pick their favorite airlines across 23 different categories. Taufiq Uddin Ahmed received a special Lifetime Achievement Award for building up Bangladesh's travel industry over...
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