Author: PV Desk

Muhammad Ismail Hossain, former Deputy Director (DDPI) of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Directorate for Chittagong Division, passed away on Friday morning at his residence in Barishal. He was 103. He is survived by his wife, seven daughters, three sons, and a large number of relatives and well-wishers. He was laid to eternal rest at local Bagicha Muslim graveyard. after janaza following Asr prayers on Friday. Late Ismail Hossain had also served as Deputy Director at Dhaka Holy Family Hospital between 1903 and 1906, before retiring from service.

A month-long tree plantation program was inaugurated at the premises of Chattogram Journalist Housing Society in a joint initiative with the Rotary Club of Islamabad yesterday. Veteran journalist and Rotarian Osman Gani Mansur attended the event as Chief Guest while Rotary Club President Dr. Asif Iqbal, Secretary PP Mahfuzur Rahman, and PP Professor Dr. Monirul Hasan were special guests on the occasion. Society’s President, advocate and journalist Sukhmoy Chakraborty chaired the discussion. Besides, journalists Sirajul Haque, Shotoda Barua, Society’s General Secretary Mohammad Nawshad, Engineer Mahbubul Alam, Sarwar Kabir Chowdhury, Rotaract President Riyad, Mohammad Mafizul Islam, S.M. Nuruchfa, Mohammad Almagir Chowdhury,…

Popular cultural organization Tritoronga, in Chattogram, held a preparatory meeting at it’s Nasirabad office to organize its upcoming Barsha Udyapan (Monsoon Celebration) as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Veteran journalist and editor of Daily People’s View Osman Gani Mansur, who is also chairman of the Tritoronga 40-Year Celebration Committee chaired the event. Founder and general secretary of the organization, Shawon Pantha presented the overall event plan to hold Barsha celebration titled “ Aaj Shrabaner Amontrone” on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5 PM. The meeting featured detailed discussions by noted cultural personalities including Suborna Rahman, Shila Chowdhury,…

“Banshite Shur Sandhya”, an evening of melody by inernationally renowned flutist and Ekushey Padak winner Ustad Azizul Islam. was held at the Theater Institute Chattogram (TIC) on Thursday last. The cultural evening celebrated his musical contributions and achievements of the flute maestro. Asim Kumar Ray, social activist and cultural organizer inaugurated the event while Poet and journalist Abul Momen, Shimul Baruai, Principal Latifa Siddiqua Degree College, Sitakunda and Sheela Momen, Rabindra Sangeet exponent were respected discussants on the occasion. Major General (Rtd) Engr. Abdul Mati, president, Sangit Parisad, Chattogram presided over the event and Tapas Hore, General Secretary, Sangit Parishad,…

An eye examination camp was held at National Public School and College at city’s Bahaddarhat area on Thursday,  The event was organized as part of its regular health check-up program. Chairman of the governing committee Osman Gani Mansur attended the event as Chief Guest. Principal,Md. Hamid Hossain chaired the event while Head Teacher Mohammad Giasuddin moderated it. “ Students should take proper care of their health alongside their academic pursuits”, the Chief Guest said. Other guests present on the occasion include, school Director Mr. Mohammad Anwar Siddique Chowdhury, Ms. Sahela Abedin Rima, social worker Mr. Gias Uddin Bhuiyan, and Lions Club…

Generative AI involves creating new content from fresh input, distinguishing it from traditional AI, which relies on predefined rules. This type of AI essentially mimics human creativity, producing writing, images, software code, and decision-making processes that resemble human output. Its potential in the banking sector is transformative. Generative AI enhances operations through automation, offers personalized financial advice, enhances fraud detection systems, and significantly improves client services. The global adoption of generative AI is steadily increasing as organizations harness its capabilities to optimize operations, boost efficiency, and better serve their customers. To implement generative AI in the banking and…

The Rafi Smriti Open Table Tennis Tournament 2025, organized by Nobin Mela, will take place on August 19 and 20 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at Safa Arcade Convention Hall, Chandanpura, Chattogram. The event aims to promote sportsmanship among students across various educational institutions in the region. According to the organizers, the competition will feature the following categories: Boys’ Singles and Doubles: Group A: Students from classes 3 to 7 Group B: Students from classes 8 to 10 Girls’  (Singles and Doubles): Students from classes 3 to 10 College Division: Singles and Doubles categories The tournament is free to register, with no…

The Chittagong Social Business Center Ltd. has announced a series of programs aimed at promoting social business, encouraging entrepreneurship, and building a poverty-free nation. The decisions were made at a board meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Daily Azadi office, chaired by the Center’s Chairman and Editor of Daily Azadi, Alhaj M.A. Malek. The meeting emphasized public engagement with the vision of Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus to create a “Three Zero World” — zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emission. To this end, several sub-committees were formed to implement key initiatives, including organizing seminars, publishing…

Samsung Bangladesh recently announced the winners of its ‘The Grand Invite’ Eid campaign at an event held at Samsung Bangladesh office in the capital.  Two lucky winners of the campaign were awarded brand-new Suzuki motorcycles, the stylish Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Access 125. The winners are Mashrief Bin Zulfiquer and Abu Saleh al Noman, respectively. Additionally, ten more winners received premium home appliances such as Samsung TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Earlier, to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, Samsung Bangladesh had launched a festive campaign featuring a host of exciting prizes and offers from May 20th to June 18th. As part of the…

Imranul Gani Fira has been awarded the Degree of Master of Science (Economics) specializing in Finance and Investment Management by the University of Aberdeen. The degree was conferred during the university’s formal graduation ceremony held under the authority of the Senatus Academicus on 2nd July 2025. The ceremony was overseen by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor who highlighted the importance of advanced education in economics and finance amid evolving global markets. University Secretary also participated in the formal proceedings.