Author: PV Desk

At least seven people, including a college student, were killed in separate road accidents across four districts on Thursday and Friday. In Dinajpur’s Birganj Upazila, two motorcyclists were killed in a collision with a truck on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 8:30am in the Kabirajhat area, said Abdul Gafur, officer-in-charge (OC) of Birganj Police Station. Madhav Roy, 19, son of Kaushik Roy of Mashalpur village, died on the spot, while Dipu Roy (22), son of Madhav Roy of Naniyatikar village, succumbed to his injuries at the Upazila Health Complex. The victims were returning home after drinking date juice in…

Highlighting how the ‘world of work’ is evolving fast, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the D-8 member states to undertake action-oriented initiatives including harnessing technology and re-invent ‘learning’. He also encouraged the youths to emerge as agile entrepreneurs by reshaping and further developing their skills and learning. Prof Yunus, now on his way back home from Cairo, emphasised on the importance of investing in youth and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), resonating with the theme of the summit, and proposed initiatives for promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development among youth in D-8 countries. On the sidelines of…

Adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Land AF Hassan Ariff passed away at a hospital in the capital on Friday. He was 85. Mohammad Nasir Uddin, his personal secretary, told UNB that Ariff collapsed while having lunch at home earlier today. He was rushed to the hospital where doctors confirmed he had suffered a cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead at 3:10 pm. Meanwhile, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed shock and  sorrow for the death of Adviser Hassa Ariff, who died of suspected heart attack on Friday .  The Chief Adviser learnt…

BISAP organized a sensitization session to connect vulnerable groups with job and business opportunities after their skill development training. The event bridged trainees with employers and institutions, enhancing their understanding of employment prospects. Employers pledged support for job placements and entrepreneurship. By fostering collaboration and linking marginalized individuals to essential networks, BISAP continues to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic growth, empowering communities with the skills and connections needed to succeed.

Shershah Journalist Housing Society Plot Owner Cooperative Society Limited held a reminiscence and Doa Mahfil for veteran journalist, former assistant editor of The Daily Azadi and president of Chittagong Journalist Union,  Mahbub ul Alam at the office premises on Friday last. President of the organization journalist, advocate Sukhomoi Chatraborty chaired the event while Joint Convener journalist Shamsul Hoque Haidari gave the address of welcome. General secretary journalist Mohammad Nowshad Chowdhury moderated it. The discussion was participated among others by veteran journalist Osman Gani Mansur, editor and publisher of The  Daily People’s View,  CU professor Dr. Mohammad Al Forkan, journalist Iskandar…

BISAP successfully organized a comprehensive Training session on “Listening & Learning Provisions for Families and Community Structures: Strengthening Environmental Sanitation, Hygiene, Health, and Nutrition Awareness.” The training aimed to empower vulnerable families and community members with the knowledge and skills necessary to better cope with spikes in COVID-19 transmission and potential future pandemics. The session focused on enhancing participants’ capacities to work collaboratively in minimizing health risks within their communities. Key topics included hygiene practices, sanitation improvement, health awareness, and nutrition strategies, all designed to mitigate disease spread effectively. The training was facilitated by BISAP’s Officials, along with invited Resource…

Six luminaries were honored in different categories as  part of year-long programs on the 40th anniversary and colorful autumn festival 1431 of Tritorongo, an acclaimed cultural organization in the port city as well as across the country. Veteran journalist Osman Gani Mansur chaired the event at Nasirabad office premises of the organization where Additional Divisional Commissioner of Chittagong, Administrator of Chittagong Zila Parisad,  MD of CWASA and Administrator of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Anwar Pasha attended as the Chief Guest. Bangladesh Betar, Chattogram Director Md. Mahfuzul Hoque and Principal of Enayet Bazar Women’s College, Suraiya Begum were…

In a bid to transform Chattogram into an ultra-modern city , raise awareness about civic amenities and build patriotic citizens, conscious residents of the port city held a meeting to build a strong social platform named “Chattogram Nagorik Moncho” on Monday, November 25. Osman Gani Chowdhury, first managing editor of the then local daily “ Dainik Eshan”and an organizer of liberation war chaired the event while Sheikh Mozaffar Ahmed, proposer of the organization moderated it. The meeting decided to hold an inauguration ceremony of the organization soon with  Osman Gani Mansur, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Chapter of Commonwealth Journalists…

Journalist AKM Maqsud Ahmed is a living legend of the hills ——Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain Khan, Deputy Commissioner A talented personality like AKM Maqsud Ahmed is very much needed for the CHT ——Zone Commander Lt. Col. Ershad Hossain Chowdhury  I was able to complete 55 years of my journalism in the hills for your love  —–AKM Maqsud Ahmed Our Correspondent Rangamati Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain Khan said that journalist AKM Maqsud Ahmed is a living legend of the hills. It is through him that the world of news has reached the three hill districts including Rangamati. Maqsud Ahmed’s efforts advanced…

A seminar titled ‘Role of Journalists in Tourism Development’ was held in the tourist city of Rangamati on Saturday (November 16) evening. Bangladesh Sangbadik Community (BSC) that works for the rights of journalists organized the event. Fazulol Quader Chowdhury, one of the members of the BSC’s advisory council, president of Cox’s Bazar District Press Club and editor of Daily Rupali Saikat chaired the program at Green Castel Hotel. Earlier, senior journalist AKM Maksud Ahmed, who has been working for Daily Ittefa for 55 consecutive years and editor of local Daily Giri Darpan, was given a ‘warm reception’. The executives of…