Author: PV Desk
The 44th District-03 Convention 2024, organized by the Apex Clubs of Bangladesh and hosted by the Apex club of Sandwip, a remarkable event was celebrated at the J.P. Convention Hall, P.C. Road, Halishahar, Chattogram on Friday last. This prestigious gathering highlighting the core values of Service, Citizenship, and Fellowship continued thorough out the day beginning at 9:00 AM. Esteemed guests from the Apex community, journalists, businessmen, and well-wishers, attended the event. Apexian Md. Anamul Hoque Milon President-2024 of the National Apex Clubs of Bangladesh graced the ceremony as Chief Guest while Apexian M Monirul Islam Bhuiyan, National Vice President-2024, Apexian.…
Bangladesh clinched an 80-run victory over the West Indies on Friday in the third T20I, completing a historic 3-0 series sweep at the Arnos Vale Ground. Jaker Ali led the effort of Bangladesh with his career-best knock, and bowlers also put their best forward and sealed their best performance in the format against West Indies, who won two editions of the ICC T20 World Cup. With this win, Bangladesh ended the long tour of the West Indies. They started the series with a draw in the two-match Test series and then lost the ODIs 3-0. But the Tigers came back…
Bangladesh is reeling under a sharp drop in temperatures, with northern districts like Kurigram facing the harshest conditions. Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 11°C and 13°C, with the mercury dipping further at night amid dense fog and biting cold. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned of an imminent cold wave that could spread across the region in the coming days. On Friday morning, Kurigram recorded its lowest temperature at 11.4°C, according to Subal Chandra, an observer at the district’s Agricultural Weather Office. The cold wave is expected to aggravate an already difficult winter for millions of…
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…