Author: PV DESK
The ongoing flood and waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall in Feni and Noakhali districts were discussed at the Advisory Council meeting held today. In the meeting, advisers from the concerned ministries shared their opinions and outlined necessary measures regarding the flood situation and subsequent actions taken, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said in a statement. The meeting highlighted the finalisation of designs for the Musapur Regulator and Bamni Closure by the Ministry of Water Resources, the finalisation of a permanent embankment construction project in Feni, and the need to clear canals and drainage systems in Noakhali. In…
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun has admitted to his involvement in crimes against humanity committed during last year’s July uprising, commonly referred to as the July massacre. Appearing before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday, Mamun said, “I was involved in the July killings. I wish to testify as a prosecution witness in this case of my own accord.” At the time of the incident, Mamun was serving as the chief of police. Earlier in the day, the tribunal formally framed charges against three accused, including deposed former prime minister Sheikh…
The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2025 have been announced, with only 68.45 percent of students passing; a sharp decline of 14.59 percentage points from last year’s results. A total of 139,032 students obtained a GPA-5, significantly lower than 182,129 students who achieved the top grade in 2024. Girls performed better than boys across the board. 71.03 percent of girls passed the exams, compared to 65.88 percent of boys. Additionally, 3,616 girls received GPA-5, while 65,416 boys earned the same. Under the country’s nine general education boards, the overall pass rate…
Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan visited the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port on Wednesday, days after Chattogram Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) officially took over its operations. During the visit, Admiral Hassan inspected key operational areas, including container handling at NCT-2 jetty, container examination at the appraisement point, and the terminal’s operational control system at the CTMS building. He expressed hope that the CDDL’s management would enhance discipline, punctuality, and efficiency in port activities, thereby accelerating overall operations at the country’s busiest seaport. The Navy Chief also provided strategic guidance to CDDL personnel…
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has ordered the relevant authorities to complete all the necessary preparations by December for ensuring law and order across the country during the upcoming general elections. At least eight lakh security personnel will be deployed for conducting the polls, and they have to complete training no later than December, it has been decided. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced the decisions at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy on Wednesday night on the progress achieved for holding the next polls. The Army would serve as a “striking force”…
A three-year-old child died after falling into an open drain in Chattogram city’s Halishahar area on Wednesday. The body of the child was recovered around 3:45 PM, confirmed Kamrul Islam, a team leader at the Agrabad Fire Station. Imon Dutta, sub-inspector of Halishahar Police Station, said, “We are on our way to the location. Our team and the fire service are already there. More details will be available later.” This is not the first such tragedy in Chattogram. Over the past six years, at least 14 people have died after falling into the city’s canals and drains. Records…
Stating that Sheikh Hasina is solely responsible for the killing of thousands of people, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that the Awami League should also be punished as a party. He made the remarks after visiting a BNP leader undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in the capital. He was responding to journalists’ queries about a BBC report that verified an audio recording of a phone call which showed that the deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. He…
Chattogram has experienced heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city. According to the Patenga Weather Office, 153.6 millimeters of rain was recorded in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday (July 9). Meanwhile, the Ambagan Weather Office reported 110 millimeters of rain between 12pm Tuesday and 12pm Wednesday. Abdur Rahman, Assistant Meteorologist at the Patenga office, said the rain is due to the active monsoon, which is also affecting other parts of the country. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Chattogram and elsewhere in…
Popular actor Afran Nisho will be seen in a new film titled “Domm”. National Film Award-winning director Redoan Rony is making the movie. The story of the movie “Domm” is inspired by a true incident. About the story of the project, the ‘Chorabali’-famed director Redoan Rony said, “Domm is a story of a common man’s rise to power. I will work on “Power of a Common Man”. I have been looking for such a story for many years, especially the character has such a power that can inspire not only me but also the audience’s lives.” Afran Nisho…
Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor on Wednesday said the nature of dengue has changed, making it more challenging to treat patients. “The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable the way it used to be. Many patients are quickly becoming critically ill,” he said while addressing a meeting at the DGHS conference room in Mohakhali. At the event, the World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh office handed over essential medical equipment to support dengue management efforts in Bangladesh. “More patients are now coming with severe symptoms that…