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Jul252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Digital skills need to be acquired to meet the challenges of digital technology: Minister of Telecommunications

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said there is no alternative to acquiring digital skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow's digital technology, including artificial intelligence, robotics and IoT. Digital connectivity is the vehicle for the development of the next civilization. He called on the government as well as Rotarians to come forward to build a digital skills movement to build a new generation as a tool for building a knowledge-based digital society. The Minister made the call to the Rotarians in his keynote address at a virtual function organized by the Rotary Club of Anand Dhara in Dhaka on the night of July 24 to mark the 7th Chartered Day in Dhaka. The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications described the humanitarian work of Rotarians as a gre...

Jul252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Facebook’s alternative social media platform “Jogajog” is being created: ICT Minister Palak

Breaking News, Technology

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak said that in order to make the country self-reliant, the ICT department is creating its own alternative social media platform "Jogajog" as an alternative to Facebook. Through this, the entrepreneurs of the country will be able to create their own online marketplace and group for information, data and communication. Entrepreneurs do not have to depend on foreigners. The state minister made the remarks while addressing the inaugural function of "Entrepreneurship Masterclass Series 2" organized by Women e-Commerce (WE) here on July 24. Palak added that the ICT department has already developed an alternative "Boithok" online platform called Zoom Online and a vaccine management system "Surokkha" apps to pre...

Jul252021 by News DeskNo Comments

JU VC mourns of Fakir Alamgir’s death

Education

Mehedi Mamun Jahangirnagar University (JU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Farzana Islam today expressed profound shock at the death of freedom fighter and Ekushey Padak winning folk singer Fakir Alamgir. In a condolence message, the VC recalled the glorious contribution of Fakir Alamgir to the country’s music arena, particularly in making the Gono Sangeet popular, “The nation has lost a patriotic person at his death. His contribution to the liberation war and democratic movement of Bangladesh will be remembered forever,” she said. Dr Farzana prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members. Prominent Gono Sangeet artist and member of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, Fakir Alamgir breathed his last around 10:56 pm last night wh...

Jul222021 by News DeskNo Comments

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated in Bangladesh

Breaking News, National

Rezaur Rahman Rizvi The holy Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across the country on July 21 with due religious solemnity. The main Eid Jamaat was held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka on this day. Besides, Eid prayers have been held locally in every mosque and many Eidgah of the country. At the end of the prayers, prayers are offered in the court of Allah for the welfare of the country and the nation and for protection from the outbreak of Corona virus. At the end of the prayers, the worshipers who bought the animals for sacrifice became busy with the sacrifice. The butcher crisis is seen in many parts of the city as many animals are sacrificed at the same time. For this reason, many people have been seen sacrificing animals even after noon. Besides, according to the custom of som...

Jul192021 by News DeskNo Comments

Thousands of Extreme poor families receive food support and health hygiene products from Dhaka Ahsania Mission

National

In this Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown situation, the thousands of extreme poor families of Savar and Satkhira Municipality received food support and health hygiene products from Health and Nutrition Voucher Scheme for Poor, Extreme Poor and Socially excluded people (PEPSEP) project implemented by Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM). The Relief Distribution Ceremonies were organized on 14 and 15 July at Satkhira Municipality and from 16 to 18 July at Savar Municipality with the support of European Union (EU). Out of 1000 families, 700 are from Satkhira Municipality and 300 are from Savar Municipality. Each family received 30 kg rice, 03 kg lintel, 03 liters cooking oil, 01 kg salt, 01 kg sugar, 05 kg potatoes, 03 kg onions, 03 pcs soap for bath and hand wash, 02 packets deterge...

Jul182021 by News Desk4 Comments

Eid special Sisimpur on BTV

Breaking News, Entertainment

There are 3 episodes of special Sisimpur for our little friends in this Eid too. This special program will be aired from Bangladesh Television through its Eid Anondomela program on Eid day and second day of Eid at 1:05 pm and again on third day of Eid in the morning at 9:30. Popular faces Halum, Shiku, Tuktuki and Ikri will take part in this special program. Their friends Hasin, Jannat, Adrik, Aditi, Prangon and Anisha will also accompany them. They will share their Eid excitements being connected online staying safe at own home. We will know about Eid from Tuktuki on the first day program. What is Eid in real sense? Also, we will know that religion may be personal, but festival is universal. So, Eid is also for all! Our little friends will get the idea of ‘cultural diversity’ fr...

Jul182021 by News DeskNo Comments

Webinar on Labor Trafficking held at ULAB

Breaking News, Education

ULAB’s General Education Department organized a webinar titled `Health and Wellbeing: Labour Trafficking in Bangladesh-A Case Study’ on 14 July 2021. The webinar began with the opening remarks of Professor Shahnaj Husne Jahan, Head of ULAB’s General Education Program. Dr. Ahmed Abid, Member, Humanities and Development Research, Western Sydney University in Australia presented his research paper as the keynote speaker in the webinar. In his note he focused on work environment of Bangladeshi labours and insufficient health aids available to them. He emphasized that; we should not only receive services from the workers but also need to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for them. The main discussant of the webinar, Professor Dr. Mohammed Omar Ejaz Rahman, ULAB’s Health, Popu...

Jul172021 by News DeskNo Comments

Three plays of Eid Club 11

Breaking News, Entertainment

The upcoming Eid-ul-Azha production company 'Club 11' is releasing three plays starring popular star artists under the direction of the famous producers of the time. Of these three plays, producer Kajal Arefin Ami has produced two plays titled 'Apon' and 'Ad-Bhoot'. He is also composing two plays. Mabrur Rashid Bannah has produced a play titled 'Maayer Dak'. The story of this play is written by Akbar Haider Munna. Ariq Anam Khan, Arfan Nisho, Munira Mithu, Shamima Nazneen, Tasnia Farin, Ziaul Haque Palash, Sumon Patwari and many others have acted in different roles in the family drama 'Apon'. Sabila Noor, Ziaul Haque Palash, Chashi Alam, Sharaf Ahmed Jeevan, Sumon Patwari, Pavel, Abdullah Rana and many others have acted in various roles in the ghost-comedy story 'Ad-Bhoot'. ...

Jul162021 by News DeskNo Comments

Parisa sang with Rupankar in the words of Walid Ahmed

Breaking News, Entertainment

Bangladeshi singer Parisa Islam Arthi sang with Rupankar Bagchi from Kolkata. The song titled 'Chere dite pari' was written by Walid Ahmed and composed by Rupankar Bagchi. The song along with the video on the occasion of Eid under the banner of Sadamata Production has recently been published on Sadamata YouTube channel. Walid Ahmed has made a music video for the song 'Chere dite pari'. As can be seen in the picture in the video, a girl is walking in a city. The girl is watching and thinking about various issues along the way. On the other hand, Rupankar Bagchi is singing in the studio. In this way the visualization of the song will continue. Commenting on her experience of singing with Rupankar Bagchi from Kolkata, artist Parisa said, "I was taught music before I was admitted to ...

Jul162021 by News DeskNo Comments

Online Orientation program Held at Eastern University

Breaking News, Education

A virtual orientation program for summer 2021 semester has been held at Eastern University (EU) on 15th July 2021. Additional Secretary of Secondary & Higher Education Division and the Syndicate Member of the Eastern University Md Hasanul Islam NDC graced the occasion as the chief guest. Vice Chancellor of Eastern University & renowned Educationist Professor Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain chaired the program. The Chairman of Board of Trustees (BoT) of Eastern University Md Ismail Jabihullah and Member of board of trustees of Eastern University Mohammed Ali Azzam was the Guest of Honor. Md Hasanul Islam welcomed the news students. He said, Technology is leading the current world. And you will be the main leader of this world. He advised the students to use their time and knowle...