Focus on Sylhet’s prospects to reduce regional disparity
Experts urge government ahead of upcoming budget
Although Sylhet is famous for its tea, the industry has been struggling to survive due to climate change and low prices compared to production costs. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
The government should exploit the opportunities in northeastern districts by taking adequate measures when formulating the national budget for fiscal 2021-22 as it would help reduce regional disparity, according to various experts.
Besides, Sylhet should be considered a prospective economic hub as it has access to huge markets in the adjacent Indian provinces and a direct link to the rest of the world through its international airport.
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SUST will take the semester final exam online
SUST will take the semester final exam online
SUST Correspondent : The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology will take the semester final exam online, which has been stuck for a long time due to the COVID situation. Through this, the students of the university will be freed from the long session jam.
At a meeting of the Academic Council held at 10 am on Thursday (May 20), it was decided to take the exam online as per the instructions of UGC, said the university’s treasurer, Prof. Dr. Anwarul Islam.
He said that, it was not possible to take a direct test in the ongoing COVID situation. Meanwhile, the students are facing various problems as the exams have not been held for a long time. The university authorities have decided to take the exam online considering the students. However, no decision has been made yet on how the test will be conducted.
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