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A discussion meeting and cultural program were held at Chattogram Shilpakala Academy on the occasion of World Children’s Day and World Teachers’ Day on Thursday. The event was jointly organized by Adiba Wadud, Executive Director of the National Cultural Academy, and Taslim Hasan, Director of Fooler Hashi Foundation. Professor Md. Abu Taher Chowdhury, Vice President of the Bangladesh College Shikshok Samity (BACSIS) Central Executive Committee, attended it as chief guest, while Kamrul Kayes Chowdhury, Abu Taher Chowdhury, Captain Mohsin Alam, Captain Saeedul Islam Said, poet and literary figure Shawon Panth, Professor Jitendra Lal Barua, Uttam Kumar Acharya, and Kutub Uddin…
Leaders of the Bangladesh College Shikshak Samity (BACSHIS) have called for the full nationalization of the country’s education system, saying the move is essential to eliminate long-standing discrimination between public and private institutions. The demand came during a rally and discussion meeting organized by the BACSHIS Chattogram District and Metropolitan branches on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. Organized under the theme “Teaching Profession: Illumination by concerted efforts”,BACSHIS Central Vice-President and veteran teacher Professor Abu Taher Chowdhury, attended the event as chief guest. Education is the backbone of the nation and teachers are its conscience, the chief guest said as…
Three people were killed and three others injured when a bus hit an auto-rickshaw on Natore-Pabna highway at Gunaihati in Baraigram upazila of Natore district on Monday. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet. Quoting witnesses, sub-inspector of Banpara Highway Police Station Md Morshed said the accident occurred around 1:30 pm when the bus rammed the auto-rickshaw, leaving three people dead on the spot and three others injured. The injured were taken to a local hospital from where two were sent to Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital due to deterioration of their condition, reports UNB.
Reiterating that India firmly supports “free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections” in Bangladesh at the earliest possible time, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that India will work with any government that emerges through the mandate of the people of Bangladesh, reports UNB. The Indian Foreign Secretary said they are ready to work with the democratically elected government following the results of an “inclusive and participatory” election. “We remain ready to engage with any government that emerges from these elections with a popular mandate,” he said while responding to a question during an interaction with members of the…
Thianis Apparels, a garment manufacturer with a flawless 19-year operational record within the Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), finds itself at the center of a legal firestorm. The company alleges that the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has engaged in a series of “authoritative actions beyond any law,” including defying High Court orders and illegally auctioning off buyer-owned goods. The dispute began over a financial disagreement regarding rent. Thianis, contesting the dues, sought arbitration to settle the matter fairly. When BEPZA was unresponsive, the company filed an application with the High Court in February 2025 to appoint an arbitrator.…
BISAP delivered training to vulnerable communities for enhanced personal and community health. recently. Professional programme staff delivered the training that included practical skills and awareness for protecting themselves and their families. Through involvement in the initiative, the beneficiaries learned key knowledge of staying clean, staying disease-free, and having healthier lives. BISAP’s initiative makes communities take care of their own health and building a stronger, healthier future.
Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury, an alleged activist of the Awami League (AL), has been arrested by New York police on charges of assaulting Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a member of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’ entourage traveling to NY on Monday. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, shortly after the Chief Adviser and his delegation landed in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Akhtar Hossain was targeted and struck with eggs as he exited Terminal 8 alongside the Chief Adviser’s entourage around 3:10…
An advanced Alcon Legion Phaco Machine has been inaugurated at Lions Charitable Eye Hospital, Chattogram with financial support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) under the Vision Grant VIS25416/315B4. The addition of this modern equipment is expected to significantly improve the quality, efficiency, and patient recovery outcomes of cataract surgeries performed at the hospital. A dignified inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the premises of Lions Charitable Eye Hospital, Chattogram. The event was presided over by the Project Chairman of Vision Grant VIS25416/315B4 and Chairman of the Chittagong Lions Foundation (CLF), PDG Ln. Nasir Uddin Chowdhury. The…
The Sangbadik Housing Society in Bayezid Thana, Chattogram, organized a discussion and Milad Mahfil to mark holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W) under the initiative of the society’s Jame Mosque Management Committee. CCC Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain attended the event as Chief Guest while Chattogram Press Club Member Secretary Zahidul Karim Kachi, former General Secretary Editor & Publisher of Daily People’s View Osman Gani Monsur, former Principal of Chattogram Government Commerce College Mohammad Sirajuddoula, Bayezid Thana Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Chattogram Digest Editor Sirazul Karim Manik, senior journalist Jafar Haider, former General Secretary of the Mosque Committee Sarwar Kabir Chowdhury, Engineer Mahbubul Alam, and…
BYD, the leading global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has launched the upgraded version of its popular electric vehicle, BYD Atto 3, at an exclusive event on 20 September at the BYD Flagship Showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The event was graced by Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman of CG RUNNER BD LTD, as the Chief Guest, alongside other distinguished guests, including Imtiaz Nawsher, Chief Marketing Officer of BYD Bangladesh; and Fahmid Ferdous, Head of Sales at BYD Bangladesh. Guests were welcomed with refreshments, followed by an introductory speech by Shahnuma Sharmin, the Strategy & Digital Manager of BYD Bangladesh, before the…
