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PSTU Seminar Highlights Success of Coral Fish Farming Research in Kuakata
Researchers at Patuakhali Science and Technology University completed their coral fish farming study Saturday. The Aquaculture Department presented findings from their project at a seminar held at Kuakata. Scientists tested artificial food mixed with seaweed to feed coral fish fry imported from Thailand. Department of Fisheries officials attended the event to learn about the breakthrough research. The project aimed to make coral fish farming possible for coastal communities. Fish fed the special food mixture twice each day gained up to 23.5 kilograms annually. Research showed that adding 10 percent algae to artificial food produced the best results. The university trained 250 farmers and provided them with materials to test the feeding...
National University to Offer July Martyred Memorial Scholarships to Students
National University plans to give money to students at colleges under its system. The school will award these payments to remember people who died during protests last July and August. Students can use this scholarship money to help pay for their education. The university wants to keep the memory of brave protesters alive. These young people gave their lives during the student movement against unfair treatment. Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus will hand out scholarship checks on July 1. He will meet students at his office located in the Tejgaon area of the city. The same day, he will start special programs that will run for 36 days. These memorial events will continue until August 5 to mark when the uprising happened. The programs...
Dhaka University Seeks Unified Effort to Secure Campus Ahead of DUCSU Elections
Dhaka University's leader asked teachers and staff to help keep the campus safe. Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan made this request during a meeting with worker groups at his office. He wants everyone to work together before the student council elections happen. The university plans to make sure students can vote without problems. Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed attended the meeting with other school officials. Acting registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahamad also joined the discussion about campus safety. The administrators talked about creating a special security team. This group would have members from different parts of the university. Khan told the workers they must do their jobs with care and honesty. The university needs all employees to help...
Law Adviser Highlights CrPC Amendment to Curb False Cases and Expedite Justice
Bangladesh changed its criminal laws to prevent false cases against innocent people. Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul announced the amendment during a government meeting today. The new rules will help stop people from making money through fake criminal charges. Police often take years to investigate murder cases that name hundreds of suspects. Many of these cases involve illegal money exchanges. The amendment adds section 173(a) to the criminal procedure code. Police commissioners and superintendents can order early investigation reports on cases under their control. Magistrates will review these reports and can remove innocent suspects before trials begin. The new system aims to protect people who have no connection to crimes. Courts and...
Interim Government Declares All NBR Functions Essential After Staff Disruption
Bangladesh's interim government warned tax officials to return to work immediately or face strong action. The National Board of Revenue workers have disrupted trade operations for two months. Government leaders called their protest movement destructive and against national interests. Officials said the workers refuse to discuss their demands with authorities. The statement accused employees of harming the country's economy through their actions. Revenue collection remains far below what the state needs to function properly. Corruption and management problems plague the tax system according to government analysis. The interim administration plans to restructure the entire revenue board based on expert recommendations. Workers have...
NVIDIA Provides Free One to Two Months of Adobe Creative Cloud Access for RTX Owners
NVIDIA gives free Adobe software to people who have certain graphics cards. The company works with Adobe to provide Creative Cloud access at no cost. Users need GeForce RTX 30, 40, or 50 series graphics cards to qualify. The free trial lets people use Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and other creative programs. Graphics card owners can test these expensive tools without paying upfront fees. RTX 30 and RTX 40 card users receive one month of free access to Adobe programs. RTX 50 card users get two months of free Creative Cloud service. RTX 50 users also receive extra benefits through the Substance 3D Reward program. This bonus gives access to five additional Adobe applications for 3D design work. The newest graphics cards provide...
NLASO Legal Aid Cell Aids 29,331 Workers, Secures Taka 663M Compensation
Workers across Bangladesh have received free legal help through government programs over the past 16 years. The National Legal Aid Services Organization has assisted 29,331 people through special offices in Dhaka and Chattogram. These workers collected more than 66 million taka in compensation payments. The organization published a detailed report about its activities from 2009 through May 2025. Government lawyers helped workers resolve disputes and recover money from employers. The legal aid program began at the district level before expanding to other areas. Officials opened offices at the Supreme Court and established worker assistance centers in major cities. Prison legal services also became part of the national program. A free...
MIST Environment Fest 2025 Tackles Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day
Military Institute of Science and Technology held an environmental festival over two days. The Department of Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering ran the event from June 28 to 29. Students gathered to mark World Environment Day with activities focused on fighting plastic pollution. The festival brought together engineering students from universities across Bangladesh. Organizers wanted participants to learn about environmental protection and find new solutions. Four different contests gave students chances to share their ideas. Participants competed through poster presentations and geographic information system case studies. Students also wrote articles about environmental issues and joined quiz competitions. The...
Universal Pension Scheme Exceeds 373,000 Enrollments as Drive Expands
Bangladesh's Universal Pension Scheme has attracted 373,312 new members across four different categories. The government designed this program to help people aged 18 and older save money for their later years. Officials continue working to spread news about the pension plan and encourage more people to sign up. The Finance Division recently sent out instructions to provide registration money from the national budget. This funding will help Union Digital Centers process more applications. The National Pension Authority wants to hold special events and training sessions across the country. These pension fairs will take place at division, district and upazila offices to reach more citizens. Authority leaders believe face-to-face meetings...
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