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Late senior journalists were posthumously honoured at a programme organised by the Journalists Housing Society Plot Owners’ Association in Chattogram. The program, that included the inauguration of the newly formed executive committee, a posthumous award ceremony and the society’s annual sports, was held on December 27 at city’ Bayezid area. Secretary General of Commonwealth Journalists Association Bangladesh,( CJA, B) and president of the society’s advisory council, Osman Gani Mansur attended the event as Chief Guest while senior journalist and adviser Shamsul Haque Haidari, adviser journalist Sirajul Karim Manik, adviser Moktar Ahmed, and adviser and freedom fighter Mofizul Islam were…
BISAP took a bold step to expand market access and drive sustainable development by fostering community-led enterprises capable of building strong brands, aggregating local products, and unlocking long-term market opportunities. This initiative focused on empowering communities through entrepreneurship development, enabling them to take ownership of their products and access broader markets confidently. The organized sessions brought together community members, business leaders, and key service providers, creating a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing hands-on support essential for brand building and market linkage. Participants engaged actively, exchanging ideas and exploring collaborative opportunities. The sessions concluded with a shared…
Speakers at Futonto Phul Asor Nazrul Olympiad stressed the need for spreading the message of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s equality and harmony among children and young generation in a bid to build a future of peace and prosperity against today’s society of eroded social values and violence. They also focused on imbuing children and youth with the ideal and philosophy of the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to shape a better tomorrow. Futonto Phul Asor Chattogram Mohanagar, under supervision of director Ariful Islam Irfan, Muhammad Shahin Reza, Saiman Rahman Siam and Nazrul Olympiad coordinator Mujahir Samir, organized the event at Nasirabad…
Tritoronga, a cultural organisation based in Chattogram, hosted an afternoon tea party in honour of US-based rock musician Mitul Hoque on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Veteran journalist and writer Osman Gani Mansur chaired the event at the organization’s Nasirabad office that brought together poets, artists, academics, and cultural figures, creating an engaging atmosphere of conversation, reflection, and artistic exchange. Speaking at the programme, Professor Dr Sharif Ashrafuzzaman, Vice-Chancellor of Southern University, congratulated the artist and praised his contribution to contemporary music. Shawon Pantha, poet and founder-secretary general of Tritoronga, poet Kamrul Alam, poet Swapan Kumar Baidya, poet Ismat Ara Nilima,…
CJA, B President Parvin F. Chowdhury and Secretary General Osman Gani Mansur paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Adviser to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Faruk-e-Azam, Bir Protik, at his ministry office on Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting, the CJA, B leaders presented the conference kits and a commemorative crest to the Honorable Adviser in recognition of the recently held conference on “Rohingya Issues,” jointly organized by the Ministry and BRAC in partnership with CJA, B in Cox’s Bazar. The Honorable Adviser highly praised CJA, B for the successful organization of the conference and expressed the opinion…
Sohel Fakruddin Abu Jafar Chowdhury (January 1, 1950 – December 13, 2012) was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter whose role in the 1971 Liberation War left a lasting imprint on the history of South Chattogram. A native of Anwara upazila, Chowdhury completed his Secondary School Certificate in 1966 from Paraikora Nayan Tara High School and later enrolled in the Higher Secondary programme at Patiya Government College. From his student years, he was actively involved in organising local youths against Pakistani rule and repression. On August 14, 1971, during a boycott of Pakistan Day and the burning of the Pakistani flag, local…
Osman Gani Mansur, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, writer, journalist, and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Journalists Association said building a safe future for the next generation is now a major challenge. He was speaking as Chief Guest at a discussion on Victory Day at city’s Bahaddarhat National Public School and College yesterday. College principal, Md. Hamid Hossain chaired the event while war hero , former Chairman of the Engineers Institute, Engineer Mohammad Harun, and head teacher Mohammad Giasuddin were present as special guests. Osman Gani Mansur emphasized the collective responsibility of teachers, parents, and society to work together in…
The Annual Sports Competition of the Journalist Housing Society at city’s Bayezid area was inaugurated on December 16, in celebration of the Great Victory Day. Convener of the Chattogram Metropolitan Freedom Fighters Association and General Secretary of the Metropolitan Sports Association, Freedom Fighter Shahabuddin Ahmed Chowdhury attended the event as Chief Guest while veteran journalist and adviser to the society Osman Gani Mansur inaugurated it . President of the society Advocate Sukhmoy Chakraborty chaired the event where Senior journalists and advisors including Shamsul Haque Haidari, Sarwarul Kabir Chowdhury, Moktar Ahmed, Freedom Fighter Mofizul Islam, Senior Vice-President Journalist Sirajul Islam, Vice-President…
Veteran journalist and editor of ‘The People’s View’ Osman Gani Mansur yesterday inaugurated the permanent residents list compilation work of Chandanpura Moholla committee in the city. Lion Abdul Mannan presided over the event while renowned social worker and advisor to the committee Shafiqul Alam, was present as special guest. General Secretary Sheikh Golam Md. Raju delivered the welcome speech, followed by remarks from Vice-President Salamat Ali, Organizing Secretary Rahmatullah Swapan, Legal Affairs Secretary Advocate Didarul Alam, and Honorary Member Khaja Alauddin. The program was conducted by Assistant Office Secretary Anwar Hasan Jewel. Osman Gani Monsur praised the initiative, stating, “On…
Sundarbans, world’s largest contiguous mangrove forest, is undoubtedly a natural gift to Bangladesh. Its dense vegetation works not only as anair purifier, shelter and food source of wild animals, but also as a shield for the coastal regions of Bangladesh during natural disasters. It is located in the south-western part of Bangladesh and extends into the southeastern part of India. Bangladesh owns 60% of the forests. The government has divided Sundarbans into four distinct administrative ranges: Khulna range (parts Khulna district), Satkhirarange (parts of Satkhira district) and Chandpaiand Sarankhola ranges of Bagerhat district. The forests of Sundarbans are rich in…