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Jul242021 by Rezaur Rahman RizviNo Comments

Yunus receives Olympic Laurel at Tokyo Olympics 2020

Economist, civil society leader and Nobel Peace Prize awardee Professor Muhammad Yunus became the second recipient of the Olympic Laurel. He officially received the trophy during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on 23 July 2021. The distinction was created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to honour outstanding individuals for their achievements in education, culture, development and peace through sport. In his acceptance speech Professor Yunus said, “I am honoured and overwhelmed to receive this Olympic Laurel. And so sad I can’t be there with you. The IOC is taking the social dimension of sports very seriously. You, athletes of the world, can provide the leadership in transforming this world and create a world of three zeros: zero net carbon emission, ze...

Jul242021 by Rezaur Rahman RizviNo Comments

Musician Fakir Alamgir passed away

Breaking News, Entertainment

Fakir Alamgir, a freedom fighter and artist of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, died of coronavirus while undergoing treatment. He died at the United Hospital in Dhaka on the night of July 23. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. Mashuk Alamgir Rajib, son of musician Fakir Alamgir, said that Fakir Alamgir had a heart attack while he was on ventilation in the Covid unit around 10pm on Friday. At 10:57 pm, Dr. Amina Sultana, in-charge of the Covid ICU unit of United Hospital, declared him dead. Earlier on July 19, a medical board was formed comprising specialist doctors of Fakir Alamgir's United Hospital. When his condition deteriorated around 10 pm on July 18, the doctors decided to keep him on ventilation. Meanwhile, people of all walks of life paid homage to the body of ...

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...

Jul182021 by News Desk4 Comments

Eid special Sisimpur on BTV

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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

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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

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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...

Jul162021 by News DeskNo Comments

Hanif Sanket’s Eid Drama ‘Juger Hujuge’

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Hanif Sanket produces two plays on two Eids every year. Now this upcoming Eid-ul-Azha has made Eid drama like every time. As always, he has created social drama based on family stories. The rhythmic name of the play is 'Juger Hujuge'. The audience is extra attracted to watch Hanif Sanket's drama. Because Hanif Sanket's drama is family centered in today's crowd of hero-heroine dependent dramas, it is acceptable to audiences of all walks of life. The story of the play is about the parents of a family, the wife of a son and their child. Now-a-days the impact of misuse of technology can be seen in family conflicts, children's relationship with parents, lack of emotion-feeling-respect among family members. This year's drama is based on various incidents that took place among the family m...

Jul162021 by News DeskNo Comments

Grameenphone and BRAC to stand beside over 83,000 families gravely affected due to COVID

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The ongoing COVID19 catastrophe and its prolonged lockdown periods continue to take a toll on the middle and lower-income people in Bangladesh. As a result, countless people are now struggling to earn even the minimum livelihood to survive. In continuation of last year's response, Brac once again pledged to stand beside the deeply affected families, and Grameenphone, as a first respondent, joined the cause "Dakche Abar Desh" to aid more than 33,000 families. BRAC on the other hand, announced to contribute to support 50,000 families. In addition, 'Daakche Abar Desh' will also function as a solidarity platform for relief assistance, which means public fundraising and institutional contribution are encouraged for supportive intervention towards the cause. Grameenphone and Brac wil...