Author: PV Desk

The National Editors Council (NEC) expressed determination to rebuild Bangladesh’s press putting an end to partisan journalism. This was revealed at the first general meeting held at a hotel in the capital on Monday, with editors of 29 daily newspapers published in Dhaka and different parts of the country. Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman was elected interim president of the council, while Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman was elected general secretary and Wada Editor Shafiqul Alam was elected treasurer at the meeting. The editors also approved the NEC constitution, with several amendments. The meeting chaired by Shafik Rehman, featured discussions on…

The Commonwealth Journalists Association, Bangladesh (CJA-B) has decided to organize a day-long seminar in Chattogram in the third week of October on the theme “Chittagong: The Economic Gateway and Lifeline of Bangladesh.” The decision was taken at a special meeting of CJA-B held last Saturday evening at Gulshan Club in Dhaka, with CJA-B President Parveen F. Chowdhury in the chair. Former President Farid Hossain; Vice President Abdul Jalil Bhuiyan; Treasurer Chappal Bashar; Secretary General Osman Gani Mansur; Joint Secretaries Humayun Rashid Chowdhury and Mainul Alam; and Senior Executive Member Julhas Alam attended the meeting. Other members present include Atifa Anjuman,…

The 27th Rafi Memorial Art Competition 2026 ended amid vibrant participation of young talents yesterday. 450 students from educational institutions across Chattogram city and its surrounding areas joined the event. Rotary Club of Islamabad, Chattogram organized by the  program. Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain attended the program as the chief guest while Haidari Andalusia, Associate Professor at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chicago, United States was the chief judge.  Chattogram Press Club President Jahidul Karim Kochi and past presidents of the Rotary Club of Islamabad, Chattogram—Rotarian Captain Ustad Azizul Islam, PP Shafiqul Alam Khan, PP Ishaq…

The 27th Rafi SmrithiArt Competition will be held on July 28 at 3:00 pm at Safa Arcade Convention Hall in Chattogram on Tuesday, says a press release. Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain will attend the event as the chief guest, while Haidari Andalusia, Associate Professor of the Institute of Fine Arts , University of Chittagong will remain present as the chief judge. Free on-site registration will be available on the day of the event from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the venue. The competition will be held in three categories: Category A: Nursery to Grade 2 Category…

Tarunyer Ucchash, a recitation and performing arts organisation, marked its 20th anniversary with a colourful day-long Children’s Festival 2026 at Theatre Institute Chattogram (TIC) on Friday, said a press release. The festival featured a rich programme of recitation, music, dance, a puppet show and a magic performance, with enthusiastic participation from children and teenagers, transforming the venue into a lively cultural gathering. Eminent flutist of the subcontinent Ustad Azizul Islam attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest while venteran journalist Osman Gani Mansur, poet Abik Osman, and Mohammad Zafar were present as special guests Bhagyadhan Barua, president of Tarunyer…

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali said the police aspire to serve as a trusted institution for the public rather than an instrument of oppression, adding that citizen satisfaction is the ultimate measure of effective policing. “We want to be the people’s police, not oppressors. If ordinary citizens are satisfied with our service and behaviour, that is the strongest indication that we are fulfilling our responsibilities properly,” he said while speaking at a views exchange meeting with journalists at Chattogram Press Club on Saturday. Chattogram Press Club President Jahidul Karim Kochi chaired the event while General Secretary…

Tritorongo, a leading cultural organization in Chattogram  has decided to honor Ekushey Medal –winning journalist MA Malek, editor of the renowned Bangla daily “ Azadi” on it’s upcoming 42nd anniversary. A delegation including Osman Gani Mansur, chairman of Tritorongo, a veteran journalist and author, Shaon Pantho, secretary general of the organization; Shahin Afroz, adviser; Subarna Rahman, executive member and artist and Sheela Chowdhury, joint cultural secretary and Rabindra Sangeet singer paid a courtesy visit at the editor’s residence with the proposal. Mr. Malek warmly received the delegation and agreed to accept the distinguished award. A ceremony on the occasion will…

The third National Photography Camp organised by ‘Portrait’ concluded at the Kaptai Horticulture Centre Auditorium in Rangamati recently, said a press release. Osman Gani Mansur, Secretary General of Commonwealth Journalists Association(CJA), inaugurated the two-day event where veteran photojournalists, photographers and media leaders from across Bangladesh attended. Former Reuters photojournalist ABM Rafiqul Rahman; Nur Uddin Ahmed, former president of the Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association and director of NTV; Portrait adviser Piyush Talukdar; AKM Mohsin, former general secretary of the Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association; former association president Bulbul Ahmed and his wife Begum Husneara Bulbul; Manjurul Alam Monju, a freedom fighter and…

 Hamidul Hossain Siddiqui With the blessings of modern technology, volume or size of many articles/machines are compressed specially the books, libraries containing numerous words/ books reduce to tiny discs, CD s, pen drives & so on. These brought about magic advances, but still we are plowing hundreds of corn fields, irrigating, fertilizing, controlling pests & combating many other environmental constrains as drought, flood, salinity etc. these all remind us of the carts pulled by cows, postman riding on horses, telegraphic age, etc. Could we not think “our wide corn fields of thousand acre reduced to little plots of the size…

BISAP has been empowering vulnerable women and adolescent girls by providing comprehensive livelihood skills training to enhance their economic independence and employment opportunities. At its Training Centre, participants receive hands-on training in Machine Operation, Sewing, Cutting, Embroidery, and Garment Production Techniques through two regular batches led by experienced Trainers. The program equips women with practical skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial knowledge, enabling them to become self-reliant and productive members of society. Beyond training, BISAP actively connects skilled Trainees with local Entrepreneurs, Garment manufacturers, and Business Communities, creating opportunities for employment, subcontracting, and income generation. These market linkages foster mutually beneficial business…