Author: PV Desk
Leaders of the Commonwealth Journalists Association, Bangladesh Chapter (CJA-B), held a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The meeting was held at the Finance Minister’s office at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where the CJA-B leaders invited him to attend as the Chief Guest at a seminar titled “Chittagong: Economic Gateway & Lifeline of Bangladesh”, scheduled to be held in Chattogram on November 6, 2026. Accepting the invitation, the Finance Minister said Bangladesh has now embarked on the right course of economic development. He said the government has undertaken a number of initiatives, particularly…
Lions Club Chattogram Platinum has marked leadership transition at a ceremony at Prakriti Hall of CLF Bhaban in the city on Wednesday evening. Lions District Governor Lion Md Kamruzzaman Liton, MJF, attended the programme as the chief guest while first Vice District Governor Lion Abu Bakar Siddique, PMJF was present as special guest on the occasion. Organised in two sessions, outgoing club president Lion Suman Bhattacharya chaired the first session, while the second session was chaired by newly appointed club president Lion Ahmed Ahsan Saif. ‘Serving disadvantaged people and humanity requires a strong personal commitment’, the chief guest said as…
Cultural organisation ‘Portrait’ unveiled the logo of Little Mister and Miss Chittagong 2026, a competition focusing on children’s talent and fashion, at a colourful ceremony at the Chattogram Shilpakala Academy auditorium. Osman Gani Mansur, Secretary General of the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) Bangladesh Chapter, attended the programme as the chief guest while Lion Piyush Talukder, Chairman of MNS Inspection Company and an adviser to Portrait, presided over the event. Corporate personality Muhammad Mohsin Chowdhury, Eloha Director Asad Ujjal, cultural personality Mohammad Ali Murad, Sheikh Adnan Shuvo, Asif Iqbal, choreographer Saif Azad, Nikkan Academy Director Setu Biswas, Liton Das Litu and…
A grand Milad Mahfil marked by religious fervor was observed at Shahnagar, Raozan followed by inauguration of Shahnagar Iliyas Khan Jame Mosque alias Nagar Mura Jame Mosque to mark Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on September 11, Friday. The day-long program was held on the premises of Shahnagar Iliyas Khan Jame Mosque in Ward No. 7 of Raozan Municipality. The event included Khatme Quran Sharif, Khatme Bukhari Sharif, Khatme Suratul An’am Sharif and Khatme Ghausia Sharif. BNP Central Vice Chairman and Chattogram-6 (Raozan) lawmaker Alhaj Gias Uddin Quader Chowdhury attended the Milad Mahfil as the chief guest. Hazratulhaj Allama Hafiz Abu Jafar Siddiqui,…
Journalist Housing Society in Chattogram observed holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Friday last. Mosque Management Committee organized the event where Professor Dr. A.S.M Borhan Uddin of the Department of Islamic History and Culture, CU was the keynote speaker while veteran journalist and chairman of the advisory committee of Journalist Housing Society Plot Owner’s Association Osman Gani Mansur, advisers including journalists Shamsul Haque Haidari, Sirajul Karim Manik, and former banker Sarwarul Kabir Chowdhury, former principal Mohammad Siraj Uddoula, former Chattogram Bar president Advocate Kafil Uddin Chowdhury, Sr. journalist Zafar Haider, Engr. Mahbub Alam, Prof. Dr. Mozammel…
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…