Author: PV Desk
The eighth death anniversary of Haji Mohammad Zagir Hossain, a social worker and resident of Nazu Mia Lane at city’s Patharghata will be observed today (October 28), says a press release. His family has arranged a series of programs including visit to his grave, Qatme Quran, milad mahfil and Fateha prayer session to mark the occasion. Haji Mohammad Zahir Hossain passed away on October 28, 2018. The family has requested all relatives, friends and well-wishers to pray for the eternal peace and forgiveness of the departed soul.
News media stakeholders have called for coordinated action to advance policy discussions and implement the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission. They said that comprehensive structural reform, rather than isolated and partial measures, is essential to protect editorial independence, ensure professional and financial security of journalists, and restore audience trust. They also emphasized the need to strengthen self-regulatory mechanisms within news outlets. They made the observations at a divisional consultation in Chattogram, organised by Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, funded by the Canadian High Commission in Bangladesh. The consultation was the fourth in…
Alhaj Engineer Ariful Islam Khan, a trustee member of Anwara Foundation, a descendant of renowned Sarker family and president of Ershad Ali Multipurpose High School governing committee at Anwara’s Tailardwip, breathed his last at his Chandanpura residence on Friday morning. (Inna-lillahe—–).. He was laid to rest at his family graveyard at city’s Chandanpura following second janaza after Asar prayers. He left behind a son, a daughter, numerous relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death. Ariful Islam Khan was the younger brother of veteran politician Ataur Rahman Khan Kaiser and spouse of Meherunnessa Nizam, younger sister of Alhaj Sarwar Jamal Nizam,…
Speakers at a publication ceremony praised Prof. Dr. Prabhat Chandra Barua, public health expert, writer, researcher and former VC of USTC for his intellectual curiosity, spirit of inquiry and self-critical perspective, said a press release. They said that the author had thoughtfully addressed the inadequate documentation of Buddhist teachers’ contributions to society, their struggles, educational philosophies and social roles. They also lauded his initiative to preserve the lives and contributions of distinguished individuals and present their legacy to future generations, describing the effort as exemplary and worthy of emulation. The observations were made at the unveiling ceremony of his two…
Education Minister A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milan has said the government is working to bring English-medium education in Bangladesh under a unified framework to align the system with international educational standards. Initiatives in this regard have already begun, he said, adding that the government would also work to address challenges related to examination systems and question paper leaks. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the Golden School Achiever event organized by UK-based international education board Learning Resource Network (LRN) at a luxury hotel in the capital. LRN Chief Executive Dr Zuhaib Tariq, a British national chaired…
Community Bank Investment Limited and Briddhi Financial Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on cross-selling mutual fund products and Portfolio Management Services (PMS), expanding access to investment opportunities for customers of both organisations. The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in investment services, promote financial inclusion, and make professional investment solutions more accessible to a broader range of investors in Bangladesh. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Imranul Ghani Fira, Founder and Chairman of Briddhi Financial Technologies, and Mr. Shibli Amran, Chief Executive Officer of Community Bank Investment Limited. This collaboration marks a step towards…
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education and Foreign Employment Mahadi Amin has urged the UK-based international education organisation Learning Resource Network (LRN) to work with the government to make technical education more effective, modern and aligned with labour market needs. He made the call at a meeting with LRN representatives at the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday evening. Mahadi Amin said the government led by Tarique Rahman planned to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of technical education to make it more people-oriented. As part of the proposed reforms, the government plans to transfer the management of largely ineffective technical institutions to the…
Learning Resource Network (LRN) will host the International School Leaders Summit and Gold Achievers 2026 to celebrate educational leadership, innovation and student achievement, said a press release. The event will be held at 6pm at the LA Vita Banquet Hall of Lakeshore Grand, House 46, Road 41, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212. Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Minister for Education of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, will attend the event as the chief guest, while Muhammad Zohaib Tariq, CEO and founder of LRN, will preside over the programme. The summit will bring together school leaders, educators and outstanding students to…
The first audition round of Session 2 of Little Mister and Miss Chittagong, organised by Portrait, was held at Chattogram Shilpakala Academy Auditorium on Friday. Osman Gani Mansur, Secretary-General of Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), Bangladesh chapter and editor and publisher of The Daily People’s View attended the opening ceremony of three-phase audition programme as the chief guest. Chattogram Press Club President Zahidul Karim Kochi, educationist Sarwar Sadik Khandaker, cultural personality Sajal Chowdhury, corporate personality Muhammad Mohsin Chowdhury, MNS Inspection Company Chairman and Portrait adviser Pijush Talukder, Eloha Director Asad Ujjwal, and choreographer Saif Azad were present as guests on the…