Author: PV DESK
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…
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to an audio recording of a phone call verified by BBC Eye, reports BBC. In the audio, leaked online in March, Hasina is heard saying she authorised security forces to “use lethal weapons” against demonstrators, saying that “wherever they find [them], they will shoot”, states the BBC report. According to UN investigators, up to 1,400 people were killed during the July uprising last year. Hasina, who has fled to India, and her party deny all charges against her.…
The Bangladesh Navy’s company, Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), has taken control of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram port starting from midnight on July 7. Even though CDDL is now in charge, the previous operator, Saif Powertech, are still working at the NCT of Ctg port. They are continue their work at another terminal called the Chittagong Container Terminal (CCT). Port officials said that workers who worked for Saif Powertech will keep working at NCT. Also, the equipment and vehicles of Saif Powertech will still be used. This means daily work will not change much;…
Bangladesh eyes a tariff deal with the United States which will be win-win for both the countries, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Tuesday following US President Donald Trump’s letter to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. “Dhaka is looking forward to a tariff deal with Washington DC, which, we hope, will be win-win for both countries,” he said adding that another round of talks with the US is scheduled for 9 July. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin is in Washington DC, leading the country’s trade talks with the United States. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman is…