Author: PV Desk

Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, marks a unique celebration of secularism and cultural unity among Bengalis. People from all religions, castes, and beliefs come together in vibrant festivities, reflecting a longstanding historical tradition of inclusivity on this day Mr. Sarwar Jaman Nizam, member of parliament, made these observations while speaking as chief guest at a discussion titled “Banglar Niswas, Banglar Songskriti”, organized by Chattogram Rotary Center on Monday. Osman Gani Mansur, President of the Rotary Center chaired the event while Khan Ranjan Ray, Member Secretary of the New Year Celebration Committee moderated it. Professor Fatema Jebunnessa, Convener of the…

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) expresses deep sorrow at the passing of ASM Habibullah, a distinguished journalist and respected member of the media community. Habibullah served as Chief News Editor of BSS and later as Secretary General of the National Press Club. He was also a member of the executive committee of the CJA, contributing to journalism both nationally and internationally over a decades-long career. In a statement, CJA President Parveen F. Chowdhury expressed deep condolences, describing Habibullah as a journalist who upheld the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Habibullah’s passing marks the end of an era for Bangladesh’s…

If you own an industrial enterprise, you become an industrialist. They are a class by themselves, maintain a different life style, and the common people have little knowledge of what their family life is like. But what is the nature of their social life? The society of the industrialists is also different. We may not be able to reach the level of life they live in now. But are they born with a silver spoon in the mouth? That does not seen right. Those who are industrialists for two or three generations are different. But the first generation industrialists generally…

Editors of registered newspapers of Chattogram highlighted the importance of press freedom and solidarity at an Iftar and Doa Mahfil on Saturday. Chattogram Editors’ Club organized the programme at the Collegiate Club Hall of the Chattogram Press Club .. A. Malek, editor of the daily Azadi and a recipient of prestigious ’Ekushey Padak’ attended the event as chief guest at the event. Osman Gani Mansur, Editor of The Daily People’s View & Secretary General of Bangladesh Chapter of Commonwealth Journalists Association as well a patron adviser of the club, Moinuddin Kaderi Shawkat, ex-executive member of World Press Council and Bangladesh…

Children Leukemia Assistance & Support Services (CLASS) distributed Eid gifts and financial assistance spreading smiles among children undergoing cancer treatment at Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Ward in CMCH on Sunday. 22 child patients most of whom come from financially disadvantaged  families received these gifts. Besides financial support was also provided to each affected family of the young patients. CLASS despite its limited resources,  has been carrying out various humanitarian activities for children with cancer for nearly 25 years. As part of its efforts, the organization distributed Eid gifts and provided financial support ahead of the upcoming Eid celebration. Chairman of the organization…

Social and cultural organisation Tritorongo will organise a humanitarian programme marking the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr at city’s Nasirabad office on March 17. Dr. Mohammad Zia Uddin, Divisional Commissioner of Chattogram, is expected to attend the programme as the chief guest while special guests include Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah, Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram; poet Anwar Pasha, Joint Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh and Managing Director of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation as well as chief patron of Tritorongo; Ekushey Padak-winning classical flautist Ustad Azizul Islam; Engineer Mohammad Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Chief Engineer of Bangladesh Power Development Board…

Chattogram Sangbadik Housing Society Jame Mosque Management Committee organized an Iftar and Doa Mahfil with due solemnity and religious spirit on the occasion of the holy month of holy Ramadan Tuesday. Veteran journalist Osman Gani, Editor of The Daily People’s View and President of the Advisory Council of the Sangbadik Housing Society Plot Owners Association, attended the event as the chief guest while plot/ flat owners of the society, local dignitaries and devotees participated in the gathering. Speakers highlighted the significance and importance of the holy month of Ramadan during the discussion session. Presided over by journalist Mohammad Sirajul Islam,…

Anwara-Karnaphuli Oikya Parishad hosted a crest presentation ceremony in honor of Alhaj Sarwar Jamal Nizam, the newly elected Member of Parliament from the Chattogram-13 constituency for his landslide victory in the national election. The ceremony was attended among others by former Vice President of Chattogram South District BNP Md. Shafiul Karim Chowdhury (Jaku), PS Akhtar Nabi Chowdhury, and leaders of the Anwara-Karnaphuli Oikya Parishad including  Samsad Sattar, Deputy Editor of The Daily People’s View; Lion Sujit Kumar Das, Deputy General Manager (DGM) of the Daily Samakal; Md. Mofazzal Ahmed Khan (Rtd) ASP; business leaders Alhaj Md. Jamal Uddin Ansari; Md.…

MINISO, a  global lifestyle brand has launched its third outlet in Chattogram, Meridian Kohinoor City in Dampara on Sunday. The outlet, located on the ground floor of the mall, was inaugurated by BGMEA Director and MINISO Bangladesh Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury. The ceremony opened with recitation from the holy Quran and prayers. To mark the opening, MINISO is offering a 20 percent discount to customers at the new store from February 8 to February 10. Shah Rayeed Chowdhury said that MINISO has gained strong popularity in Bangladesh, similar to many other countries worldwide. He attributed the brand’s success to its…

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has imposed a one-month ban on rallies, meetings and public gatherings in areas adjacent to the Chattogram Port. The restriction was announced through a public notice issued by CMP Commissioner Hasib Aziz. Similar prohibitory orders had been imposed twice earlier. According to the notice, the ban will be in force from 12:01 am on February 1 until March 2 in several key locations, including Barek Building intersection, Nimtala intersection, Jetty Gate No. 3, Customs intersection, Saltgola crossing and surrounding areas. During this period, the carrying and use of weapons, swords, spears, firearms, knives, sticks, explosive…