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Habib, a solo music evening in the United States

Entertainment

News Desk : The solo music evening of Habib, the son of Mymensingh, Bangladesh, was held on July 29 at the Queen's Palace Party Hall in Woodside, New York, USA. It was artist Habib's first solo music evening. The artist captivated the audience with the melody of about three hours. The whole Queen's Palace was filled with the dance of the audience to the beat of the song. At that time, his friends, relatives and neighbors were present in the audience. The songs he sang were Miles's - Jala Jala Jala Ei Mon Jure, Ayub Bachchur's - Haste Dekho Gaite Dekho, Tara Bhora Raate, Khurshid Alam's- Chumki Choleche Eka Pothe, Runa Laila and Khurshid Alam's - Jodi Bou Sajo Go etc. A group called Omega Point Friends and Family organized this evening's music. After enjoying the event, a dinner party wa...

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Two songs by Munia Moon

Entertainment

Recently, two songs of vocalist Munia Moon have been released. Hasan Matiur Rahman has written and tune the song 'Bandhu Tumi Aiba Re Bole' while HR Liton composed the song. The song was published by the production company Chenasur. On the other hand, Ahmed Rizvi has written the song 'Bhalobese Aaj Keno Kande Mon' released by the production company Soundek. Sumon Kalyan has tune and composition the song. Munia Moon said in the context of the two songs, both songs have been quite good. I am hopeful the two listeners will receive the song well. Moon added that she is currently working on his own YouTube. Making several solo songs. Which she will publish on her own YouTube channel. Munia Moon will also be a regular on-stage show as well as a recording if Corona's situation is normal.

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Afroza sang with Rupankar in the words of Walid Ahmed

Breaking News, Entertainment

For the first time, Bangladeshi singer Afroza Momen sang with Rupankar Bagchi from Kolkata. Apart from singing the song titled 'Tomai Chara', Rupankar Bagchi and Afroza Momen have also taken part in the video of the song. The video was shot in Kolkata, Gazipur and Cox's Bazar. Rupankar Bagchi has the tune and music of the song with lyrics and video by Walid Ahmed. And the song under the banner of Sadamata Production along with the video was published on Sadamata YouTube channel at 12:01 pm on the first morning of Friends Day on August 1. Regarding the song, Rupankar Bagchi said, "It is good to know that a song of my duet has been released in Bangladesh on the occasion of Friends Day. Hopefully, listeners will like the song." Singer Afroza Momen said, “As a family, we practiced sin...

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Nakshikatha’s new song ‘Tor Jonno’

Breaking News, Entertainment

Eminent Bangladeshi Folk Musical Band Nakshikatha has been released a new song titled ‘Tor Jonno’, on 31 July. The track is written and composed by Sajed Fatemi, the Bandleader and Vocal of Nakshikatha. ‘Tor Jonno’ is sponsored by Rushmono specialized hospital & Friends Care Hospital Limited. "The lyrics of the song refers to a lovely connection between Friends, "said Sajed Fatemi."Our composition and singing has added a different dimension to the song; I believe the audience will like it a lot." Sajed Fatemi said, "Friends are the greatest gift of life. Sometimes, being with your best friend is all the therapy you need and to celebrate these friends who would always love you—the imperfect you, the confused you or the wrong you. He said, Friendship Day is celebrated across the wo...

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SHAREit Group to strengthen business in Bangladesh market

Breaking News, Business

SHAREit Group, the global internet technology company, mainly dedicated to mobile internet application development and digital services, is set to strengthen business in the Bangladesh market to fulfill the diverse demands of the people of the country. The number of internet users in Bangladesh increased by 7.7 million (+19%) between 2020 and 2021. In January 2021, there were 47.61 million internet users and the Internet penetration in the country stood at 28.8%. A recent report has shown that the number of internet users in Bangladesh expanded by 3.3 crore between 2010 and 2019, bringing another 20 percent of the population online. Compared to the vastly increasing number of internet users in Bangladesh, the development of internet channels and resources is fairly slow. A rapid and ...

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Online Orientation on “Gender Policy”

National

On 2 August 2021, staff of various institutions and projects of the Health and WASH sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission completed the online orientation on the gender policy of the organization. Dr. SM Khalilur Rahman, General Secretary of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and Chairman of Gender Cell of Dhaka Ahsania Mission gave a welcome speech on the objectives of the Orientation Program and Gender Policy. In his welcome address, he said that this orientation is a commendable initiative of the health sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. Dhaka Ahsania Mission is always aware of gender and is working for its further development. I believe that today's orientation will take this work further. The orientation program was conducted by Focal Md. Amir Hossain, Co-Focal- Sammia Sakin and Mahfida Dina Rubaiya...

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ULAB’s Media Studies and Journalism program gets GA accreditation

Breaking News, Education

The Media Studies and Journalism (MSJ) program of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has recently been accredited by the prestigious Academic Council of the Swiss-based Global Alliance (GA) for Public Relations and Communication Management. This accreditation will allow the students and faculty members to get connected with a network of academics, professionals, experts, and associations of communication and public relations from more than 200 counties around the world. The global capability framework of GA will allow students to prepare themselves for the global market. GA President and CEO Justin Green and GA Delegate-at-large/Academic Council Member Angel Alloza handed over the accreditation certificate to ULAB’s MSJ Department Head Professor Jude William R. Genilo. As ...

Jul302021 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Closure of educational institutions extended till August 31

Breaking News, Education

The government has extended the ongoing closure of all educational institutions till August 31. The decision is also applicable for Ebtedayee and Qawmi madrasas across the country, according to a press release of the education ministry. Based on recommendations by the National Technical Advisory Committee on Covid-19, the government has extended the closure considering the safety of students, teachers, employees and guardians amid growing Covid-19 infections and the countrywide lockdown.

Jul262021 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Taxation of tobacco products to protect public health is disappointing

Opinion

Rezaur Rahman Rizvi In her concluding remarks at the South Asia Speakers Conference on 31 January 2016, Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced to eradicate tobacco use from Bangladesh by 2040. The announcement was so timely and relevant that it was widely praised, including by all anti-tobacco organizations. The matter also sets a precedent in the history of the world. Because no government of any country has announced such a specific time frame for tobacco eradication before. To this end, the government later included tobacco control in the Eighth Five-Year Plan. And so, the first way to ban tobacco is to reduce tobacco use among the public. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that tobacco and tobacco products are no longer readily available to them. Increasing the price...

Jul262021 by Statement DeskNo Comments

‘Ettadi’ in Metrorail!

Breaking News, Entertainment

This year's Ettadi has been filmed at the depot of Metrorail Line-6 at Diabari in Uttara, Dhaka, in a continuation of our history, heritage, civilization, culture and important places. This episode was held on July 16 in a workshop at the first destination of the country's first remote controlled electric metro train. Due to Corona, no spectators were invited to the event for the first time. As such, this is the first show without viewers. The event is held on an illuminated stage built in harmony with the metro train from 5 pm to 12 midnight. There are two songs in the program. In the words of famous lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, to the tune of Monowar Hossain Tutul, Sabina Yasmin sang a patriotic song. The choreography of the song was attended by some architects and engineers of D...