Author: PV DESK
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…
The National Consensus Commission has notified political parties that individuals serving as party chiefs will be ineligible to hold the position of Prime Minister. However, any party opposing the decision may submit a “note of dissent” in the national charter. This announcement was made by Commission Vice Chairman Professor Ali Riaz at the start of 17th day of discussions with political parties on Tuesday, held at the Foreign Service Academy. He said that most parties agree that the Prime Minister should not simultaneously serve as party chief, although some parties expressed dissenting views. Those opposing the…
Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, confirmed the development this morning during a press briefing at National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital. He said a total of 78 individuals are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals. So far, the bodies of 20 victims have been handed over to their families. Sayedur Rahman also said that so far, 10 people have died at the National Burn Institute. A total of 42 people are currently undergoing treatment there, the condition of three is…
The Chattogram Press Club has expressed deep sorrow and sympathy following the plane crash at the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara, Dhaka, which caused many deaths and injuries. On Monday, July 21, member secretary of the club’s interim committee—Zahidul Karim Kachi, Mustafa Naeem, and Golam Maula Murad—along with Chattogram Metropolitan Union of Journalists’ President Mohammad Shahnawaz and General Secretary Saleh Noman, issued a statement mourning the loss of lives. They prayed for the souls of those who died and sent heartfelt condolences to their families. They also wished a quick recovery for the injured and urged…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the incident of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft that crashed into a building of Milestone School and College in Uttara, in the capital, causing casualties. In a message of condolence, the BNP Secretary General said it is very tragic and painful. “I have no words to express my condolence over this shattering and heartbreaking accident,” he said. Fakhrul expressed his deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased and injured. He prayed for the eternal peace of the…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said that today’s Air Force training air craft crash in capital’s Milestone School and College is a great tragedy in our national life on an unprecedented scale. “Such a massive, catastrophic accident has never occurred in our national history,” the adviser said these while talking to newsmen at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The Law adviser rushed there along with his colleagues to enquire about the condition of the victims and injured in the fighter jet crash of Bangladesh Air Force into a building of Milestone…