March 2023 - TheStatement24

Mar312023 by News DeskNo Comments

JU students blocked the High-way on demanding release of Shams

JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University's students protested on demanding release of Shamsujjaman Shams, Self-correspondent for Prothom Alo on Friday at 3pm on blocking the Dhaka-Aricha Highway near the gate of the university. The students began the Protest march from the front of the registar building of this university to the highway. After blocking the highway for a quarter of an hour, the students concluded that protest. Taposhi Dey Prapti, student of the Economics department, said in the protest; "What is going on in our state in the name of freedom? The report for which Mr Shams was detained featured ordinary Bangladeshis talking about the escalating price of food-things is an image of daily life. Arresting a journalist in the night in plain-clothes is a matter of shame. E...

Mar282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Learning Dissemination Workshop on Recycling for the Environment by Strengthening Income and Livelihoods of Entrepreneurs: Learnings and Opportunities

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Cordaid in Bangladesh organized a Learning Dissemination Workshop at Ali Ahmed Chunka Auditorium, Narayanganj on Thursday, 23 March 2023. The workshop was organized under its RESILIENT (Recycling for the Environment by Strengthening Income and Livelihoods of Entrepreneurs) project funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) with an aim to disseminate the learnings, challenges and best practices of the one-year long project implemented in 5 cluster areas of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC). The workshop started with a welcome speech of Cordaid Bangladesh’s Head of Program, Md. Abul Kalam Azad. He shared that as an organization, Cordaid strives to ensure that everyone leads dignified and healthy lives in peaceful, equitable and resilient societies. ...

Mar272023 by News DeskNo Comments

The Annual Assembly of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad was held at JU

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JU Correspondent The Annual Assembly of political organization Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, Jahangirnagar University (JU) branch, working to ensure the rights of ordinary students, was held. This assembly was arranged at Zahir Raihan Auditorium of Jahangirnagar University on 26 March (Sunday) at 4.00pm. Bin Yameen Molla, the president of this organization, inaugurated this program. Faruk Hasan, the chief guest in this program and the Joint convener of the Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad, said in his speech; "Even after passing 53 years of independence, we have not built golden Bangladesh as a country. So far, whoever comes in the rule, party makes his/her pocket heavy, there is no democracy. The ruling party always keeps dangling radish in front of the people. If there is...

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

JUJA placed wreaths at National Memorial

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JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University Journalism Association (JUJA) paid tribute to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here this morning marking the 53rd Independence and National Day. Belal Hossain, the President of this association, along with members of this association placed wreaths at the altar of the memorial around 8.00am. The president of this association argues in his speech on this special day; "Freedom of speech and freedom of getting information be the acquirement. To finish all kinds of difficulties of law, the government needs to work hard." At that time, Arifujjaman Ujjal (Vice-president of JUJA), Shahdat Hossain (Joint General Secretary), Imran Hossain Himu (Treasurer) and other members attended there. In addition, Bangabandhu She...

Mar242023 by News DeskNo Comments

India’s Udit Narayan with Afroza Momen and Walid in Zee Music song

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For the first time, Indian and Bangladeshi artists have worked together on the music video "Tum Hi Tum Ho" released by the famous Indian production house "Zee Music". Directed by Bangladeshi film director Walid Ahmed, the song features Bollywood legend Udit Narayan along with vocalist Afroza Momen. The music of the song is composed by Vikrant Bharatia and the lyrics are written by Walid Ahmed and Iqbal Salik. The music video was uploaded on March 23 on Zee Music's official YouTube channel "Zee Music Company". Ever since its release, the song has been well-received by the audience of both countries. It is known that "Zee Music" mainly produces Bollywood movies and songs. This is the first work of Bangladeshi film director Walid Ahmed with "Zee Music". Also, Bangladeshi artist Afroza Mom...

Mar202023 by News DeskNo Comments

Dr. Nusrat Rabbee at ULAB

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Dr Nusrat Rabbee, daughter of martyred intellectual cardiologist Dr. Fazle Rabbee, at a discussion on Saturday highlighted the need for getting international recognition of the genocide that took place during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Noting the ambivalence of the international community regarding the atrocities committed by the Pakistan army, Dr. Rabbee mentioned that the US support for Pakistan during the war along with academic resistance from Pakistani scholars have not allowed the genocide in Bangladesh to be talked about with the attention it needs. Speaking at an event to discuss the memoir that she authored, The Spirit of 1971, Dr Rabbee reflected on the role of the intellectual martyrs in shaping the cultural, social, and political fabric of the country. The martyrs were...

Mar192023 by News DeskNo Comments

UIU observed Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth anniversary and National Children’s Day

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The 103rd birth anniversary of our Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day followed by “Bangabandhu and Digital Bangladesh” Book Launching Event was held at UIU on March 18, 2023 (Saturday) at 3:00 P.M. at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Alamgir, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) was present as the Chief Guest in the program. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam, VC, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University (BDU) and Prof. Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, VC, University of Asia Pacific (UAP) were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Musa, Dean, School of Business and Economics, UIU was present as the Key Speaker. The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor (In-charge) of UIU. Pr...

Mar182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Animes comes back to Coke Studio Bangla Season 2

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Coke Studio Bangla will be releasing the third song of season 2 on 18 March 2023 featuring Animes Roy, the Hajong rockstar. Animes Roy, who made his debut in season 1 opener Nasek Nasek will be performing in an original track. The song is inspired from Animes’s life which focuses around not bowing down to societal expectations rather staying true to his roots and love for music. Joining him in this song will be Sohana, popularly known as Daughter of Coastal, the rap artist from Coxs Bazar. This is the first time an artist from the coastal city is performing on Coke Studio Bangla’s platform. This upcoming track is written by Animes Roy and the music is designed by Sayonton Mangsang. Animes Roy became a household name last year with his Nasek Nasek track, which was heard globally, includin...

Mar182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China initiated Smart Classrooms in Chandpur

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Embassy of the People's Republic of China initiated a friendship project for talent development. Under this project Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Bangladesh donated the first Smart classroom with the latest smart education solution from Huawei. As the very first initiative Chandpur Government Technical School and College located at Shologhar, Chandpur has been equipped with advanced learning solution that will allow the teachers and students to have advanced onsite and online teaching and study platforms. An inauguration ceremony for this pilot launch has been organized recently at the said college today with the presence of Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni as the chief guest; and H.E. Yao Wen, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Bangladesh as special guest. Be...

Mar182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Winner of realme Fan Fest 2022 announced, wins trip to Thailand

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As part of month-long activities to commemorate its 4th anniversary, youth-favorite brand realme had arranged realme Fan Fest 2022 on August, last year. Besides an array of exciting offers and activities, the occasion came with an exciting opportunity for the fans to win a trip to Thailand. Enamul Hoque won this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by purchasing realme 9Pro+, according to a recent announcement. The winner received a 04 days and 05 nights trip to Bangkok and Pattaya. The fastest growing global smartphone brand realme celebrates fan festival globally each year. The theme for the previous year was ‘Keep it real’. As a part of celebration, realme had arranged ‘realme Fan Fest’ on Daraz where customers enjoyed various offers, including a chance to win a trip to Thailand. The campaig...