Author: PV Desk

Mohiuddin Shah Alam Nipu, a valiant freedom fighter, respected educationist, and prominent figure in Bangladesh’s literary and social circles, passed away on August 1, 2025, following injuries sustained in a road accident. He was 73. Nipu was returning from the 64th APEX Convention, held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Dhaka on July 31, when the accident occurred. Despite receiving medical care at Shamorita Hospital, Dhaka, he succumbed to his injuries the following day. He is survived by his wife Nasreen, a son, and a daughter, along with a wide circle of relatives, friends, and admirers. His Namaj-e-Janaza was held after…

Chattogram City Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain has said that the photographs of the July Uprising will serve as testimony to history and a powerful reminder of the nation’s struggle. He made the remarks while inaugurating a three-day photo exhibition titled ‘July Revolution on Camera’ at the VIP Lounge of Chattogram Press Club at 11 am on Saturday. “We refer to July-August as a 36-day revolution. But the incidents of enforced disappearances, murders, and extrajudicial killings during this period reflect not just 36 days-but the oppression of the last 16 years,” said Dr Shahadat. “It would be a grave injustice…

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…