Author: PV DESK

Vehicular movement on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway resumed after nearly six hours on Wednesday night as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) withdrew their blockade. The student organization issued a 12-hour ultimatum for the removal of three police officials including Chattogram Police Super and the Officer-in-Charge of Patiya Police Station. Earlier, the students along with the leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) blocked the key route, demanding the removal of the officer-in-charge of Patiya Police Station. The protesters also laid a siege to Patiya Police Station, protesting Tuesday’s alleged attacks on them. Later, they…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities concerned to introduce e-learning at least 100 schools in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) within this year by resolving all crises immediately. He gave the directives at a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, Liberation War Affairs and Disaster Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam, Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder, Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser M Siraz Uddin Miah and officials concerned. The officials said there are three types of challenges in introducing…

Zahidul Karim Kachi, Member Secretary of Chattogram Press Club, as well as the Resident Editor of Daily Amar Desh, described the July 2024 uprising as a “historic revolution” that defeated fascism and restored freedom to the people of Bangladesh. In a passionate interview with the Daily People’s View he commemorating the first anniversary of the July Revolution, Kachi extended heartfelt greetings to all who participated in the movement, particularly those who struggled under repression and stood up against authoritarian rule. “Salute to everyone who took part in the July uprising. I offer my deep respect to those who…

A case has been filed in Sandwip upazila of Chattogram after a contractor of the Power Development Board (PDB) was reportedly kidnapped, beaten, and extorted by a group of attackers. Six people have been named in the case, while 15 to 16 others remain unidentified. According to the case statement, the victim, Milad Uddin Munna, is a licensed contractor who works on various PDB projects. He said that on June 27, 2025, while returning from official work in Sandwip, a group of 15 to 20 men on motorcycles surrounded him at the Senarhat three-road junction around 6 pm. …

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman visibly welled up with tears as the daughter of a victim of enforced disappearance shared her helplessness while addressing a programme held in Dhaka on Tuesday, commemorating the July Uprising ceremony. Parvez, a leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student front of BNP, became a victim of enforced disappearance during the tenure of the deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government. “Will my brother and I never be able to embrace our father ever?” asked Ridhi, daughter of Parvez, in a voice filled with emotion while addressing the programme held at the…

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has called for swift action to institutionalise democracy in Bangladesh, emphasising unity and justice for victims of political violence. “The opportunity we have before us to institutionalise the democratic system must be completed quickly,” she said while virtually addressing a discussion meeting in Dhaka today. She called on everyone to maintain unity, saying, “Let us all come together and make the dream of Shaheed Zia a reality. The dream of building a new Bangladesh for millions of people.” She also demanded a comprehensive list of victims of abduction, murder, and extrajudicial killings.…

For the first time, Bangladesh has become part of the FIFA Foundation Community Program, as OBHIZATRIK Foundation launched its new initiative, “Playing for Peace: Empowering Dreams through Soccer”, in Dhaka on Tuesday. The soft launch took place at the Conference Hall of the District Commissioner’s Office, where Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Dhaka, Tanvir Ahmed, inaugurated the program as the chief guest. Also present were Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Razia Sultana and OBHIZATRIK Founder & President Ahmed Imtiaz Jami. Through this two-year program, OBHIZATRIK Foundation aims to reach over 1,000 children from underprivileged communities in Dhaka,…

Chattogram Port has set a new record in container handling in the 2024–25 fiscal year, overcoming many obstacles throughout the year. Even with major disruptions, such as the July Mass Uprising, week-long internet shutdown, severe flooding in Feni, two Eid holidays, natural disasters, transport strikes, customs slowdowns, and a complete shutdown by the NBR—the port managed to reach a historic milestone. According to the Chattogram Port Authority, container, cargo, and vessel handling all increased compared to the previous fiscal year. With 15 days remaining before the end of the fiscal year, the port had already surpassed last year’s…

One more death was reported from dengue in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 43 this year. During the period, 386 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total caseload to 10,682 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new cases, 163 were reported in Barishal division (out of the city corporation), 19 in Chattogram division (out of the city corporation), 16 in Khulna division (out of the city corporation), eight in Mymensingh division (out of the…

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said today that any delay or evasion regarding the July Declaration and Charter will once again bring students and the public to the street. “We are saying this very clearly – we want to issue a warning. If you, or the government, or anyone else believes that those who took to the streets have now returned home, you are mistaken,” he said. “We, the people of Bangladesh, will go to every street and corner. We will call on students, the public, youth, and workers to take to…