Author: Mahmudul Haque Ansari
The night of forgiveness is Laylatul Barat. The night of distribution is known through the Holy Quran and Hadith that on this night, Allah Almighty promises to forgive the sins of his servants. The Muslim world observes this great night with great solemnity. Muslim men and women in Bangladesh celebrate this great night through worship and devotion. Devotees observe the night through worship in mosques, khanes, madrasas, and prayer houses. Discussion meetings, seminars, waz mahfils, etc., highlighting the historical significance of the day, discussion meetings, waz mahfils are held in every mosque. On this day, Allah Almighty determines everything about…
The 13th Rafi Smriti T-20 Gold Cup Cricket Tournament-2025 has begun amid festivity at Parikoda Nayantara High School ground in Anwara yesterday. Rotary Community Core (RCC) Bhingrol organized the tournament sponsored by the Rotary Club of Islamabad, Chittagong . Mr. Morshed Hossain Chowdhury, Panel Chairman of Parikoda Union Parishad No. 9, inaugurated it where Dr. Rawnak Jahan, Ex-Head of Gynecology Department, Rangamati Medical College Hospital attended as Chief Guest. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury, Editor, Dainik Amader Chittagong and President, Bangladesh Editors Forum was the key note speaker while journalist Munir Chy, founding president of Rafi Smriti Patagar and Nurul Kabir, Ctg…
Life is inherently unpredictable, and crises are inevitable. Whether personal, professional, or societal, crises can feel overwhelming, pushing individuals and communities into states of distress. A crisis is a turning point, often marked by a sudden and intense disruption in a person’s life. It can stem from personal loss, natural disasters, financial struggles, or societal upheavals. Trauma is a common consequence of crises, is the emotional response to deeply distressing events that can leave lasting psychological scars. Trauma manifests differently in each person, ranging from anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder. However, with the right mindset and strategies, crises…
Chittagong Rotary Center organized a Pitha Festival and Adda at the city’s Kazir Deuri Rotary Center on Saturday last. Veteran Rotarians MA Awal and his wife Begum Khaleda Awal attended the event as chief guests while first President of the organization Osman Gani Mansur delivered the welcome speech. Rotarians including Engineer Nikhil Ranjan Das, Dr. Imran Bin Yunus, First President Shakil Mahmud, Khan Ranjan Roy were present as special guests. In winter, people of rural Bengal enjoy Pitha-Puli festival, which is now on the verge of extinction. Chittagong Rotary Center organized the Pitha Utsav and Adda 1431 to introduce Bengal’s…
A Cake Festival & Gossip (Pita festival & Adda) will be held at Chattogram Rotary Centre Auditorium on the fourth floor of Stadium Market in the port city on Saturday, says a press release. Chattogram Rotary Centre will the organize the event to be continued from 3PM to 8 PM. All Rotary members, their family members have been invited to join the event.
Nutritional deficiency is a significant public health issue that affects children worldwide, particularly in low and middle income countries. Proper nutrition is essential for physical growth, cognitive development, and overall health. Deficiencies in essential nutrients during critical stages of growth can lead to a range of short-term and long-term health problems, hampering a child’s potential and contributing to the cycle of poverty and poor health. Globally, under nutrition is underlying or associated cause in at least half of all childhood deaths. Prevention of under nutrition in children is one of the top priorities in efforts to reduce childhood mortality. The…
The Rotary Club of Agrabad and Al Manahil Nurture General Hospital jointly organized a meeting on a 10-day free modern plastic surgery and operation for cleft lip and burn patients at the Club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday. President of the Club, Rotarian Dr. Purnendu Biswas Saha chaired the lively event successfully conducted at the spontaneous initiative of Chattogram Rotary Center President, Rotarian Osman Gani Mansur. Speaking at the event, Rotarian Past President Khairul Mustafa highlighted the RotaFirst innovation and action plan as well as ethics of Rotary Club , capability and well-being of deformed people. President Purnendu Biswas Saha expressed…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched its Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Alexandria, Egypt, according to IMO’s release, according to PortNews. The new office will coordinate technical assistance for countries in the region in areas like maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized that the RPO will bring IMO closer to the region, fostering collaboration and ensuring the needs of MENA countries are represented globally. The RPO will implement IMO’s technical cooperation activities, focusing on enhancing maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability. It will also act…
Port operations in the Pilbara region in northwest Australia resumed during the day on Monday, January 20, after a two-day interruption as a powerful cyclone approached. The ports handle exports of iron ore as well as liquified natural gas, condensate, and salt, The Maritime Executive reports.. Pilbara Ports, the world’s largest bulk export port authority, reported as of midday the storm “has moved far enough west to no longer affect the Pilbara or offshore waters.” The storm however is expected to continue to gain strength while it is also expected to move to the southwest away from the coast during…