Author: PV DESK
A new ICD-based custom house will be establish in Chattogram. Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abdur Rahman Khan said this in a meeting with custom officials and stakeholders at the Chattogram Custom House today. A government order in the regard will be issued next month, he said adding that current building of Chattogram Custom House will be demolished and a new building will be constructed. The activities of the custom house will be shifted to the World Trade Center in Agrabad for interim period, he said. The NBR Chairman also mentioned that due…
Following the screening of “Jibon Theke Neya”, another iconic Bangladeshi film, “Surja Dighal Bari”, is set to be showcased in Australia. The film, which centres on the resilience of a woman named Joygun amid life’s struggles, will be screened on August 3 at a special venue called Zamindar Bari. The initiative is being organised by Bangladeshi distribution company BongOz Films. Rather than a traditional theatre, the screening will take place in an open courtyard using a temporary screen. According to BongOz Films, the event will accommodate up to 200 viewers. Tanim Mannan, founder of Bongoz Films, told Glitz,…
South Africa’s Jorich van Schalkwyk etched his name into the record books on Friday, July 25, as he became the first player to score a double-century in a Youth ODI. The milestone came during a match against Zimbabwe, where the South Africa Under-19 batter produced a commanding knock to lead his team to a massive total. Van Schalkwyk scored 215 runs from just 153 balls in a dominant display that featured 19 fours and six sixes. His performance powered South Africa to a total of 385 runs, which is now their highest team score in Youth ODI history.…
The death toll from the air force jet crash into Milestone School and College in Uttara rose to 35 after a woman and a child died at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Saturday. The deceased are Jarif Farhan, 13, a seventh grader of the English version section of the school, and Masuma, 38, a staff member who worked as an ayah (assistant). “Masuma had suffered 90% burns on her body. She died around 10:30 am while undergoing treatment,” said Dr Shaon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon of the Burn Institute. Earlier, at 9:10 am,…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said no real reform is possible without involving people’s representatives and establishing a proper democratic structure through a national election. Speaking at a discussion, he also criticised those who think reforms can happen overnight or just through a few meetings. “Reform must be carried out through a process. It is a continuous process,” he said. The BNP leader said if the government thinks the police will stop taking bribes from tomorrow just because it wants them to, it will not happen. “You have to build a structure where bribery…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that artificial intelligence (AI) may pose a greater threat than weapons in the upcoming national elections. “This is a modern threat. One should not share anything instantly upon seeing it. Rather, content should be verified before sharing. The media has a crucial role to play in safeguarding the electoral system from misinformation,” he told reporters during a briefing on Saturday. The briefing was held at the office of the Khulna regional election officer, ahead of a views-exchange meeting arranged in preparation for the 13th parliamentary election. Highlighting multiple…
The International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) has appointed Prof. Dr. Serajul Islam as the new Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He is currently a professor in the Department of Finance. His new role will begin on July 26, 2025, and will continue until further notice. According to university rules, he will receive the allowance that comes with this position. The appointment was confirmed by the university’s Registrar, Colonel Md. Quasem (Retd.).
Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam, former Dean of the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Chittagong, has said that without trees, the environment will be destroyed. Speaking at a tree planting event, he explained that natural disasters are increasing mainly because the number of trees is going down. He encouraged students to become climate activists and to plant more trees to help protect the environment. He also urged them to raise awareness and inspire others to do the same. He made these remarks as the chief guest during the opening ceremony of a tree planting program organized…
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today said signs of various conspiracies of the defeated forces have been visible now. “We took programme to bring all political parties together to remember the past on the first anniversary of the July mass uprising to make visible the unity among ourselves against fascism. But as soon as a year passes, signs of various conspiracies of the defeated forces are visible,” said. Prof Yunus was addressing a meeting with leaders of 13 political parties and alliances on the recent situation in the country at his official residence Jamuna here. Yesterday, he…
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today assured students of Milestone School and College that the government had accepted all their demands following yesterday’s aircraft crash in Uttara. Around 1:55pm, under police protection, Asif Nazrul spoke through a handheld microphone in front of building 5. Education Adviser Prof C R Abrar and Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were also present. “We fully agree with your demands. The demands you have made are very reasonable. On behalf of the government, I assure you that each of your demands will be fulfilled. We have come here as guardians to show our sympathy. We will…