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Three people including a child were killed and six others injured in a three-way collision involving a truck, a pick-up van and a microbus in Brahmanbaria’s Bijoynagar upazila this morning. The deceased were identified as Fazilatunnesa, 75, of Nasirnagar; Pavel Miah, 30, of Habiganj; and 11-month-old Raisa Aktar, daughter of Manik Mia of Madhavpur under Habiganj district. The injured are Abu Hanif, 40, Runa Aktar, 35, Safia Begum, 60, Tanveer, 10, Abdul Hamid Masud, 60 and Billal Hossain, 30. Confirming the accident, Brahmanbaria’s Khantihata Highway Police Station Officer-in-charge (OC) Md Margub Touhid said that the incident took place at Birpasha…

India cannot be considered a friend to Bangladesh, as it shelters Sheikh Hasina, said Swechchhasebak Dal president SM Jilani today. India is not a friend of Bangladesh. Especially since Sheikh Hasina resides there—a person who is an enemy of Bangladesh—India cannot be a friend of Bangladesh,” he said at a roadside gathering during the party’s long march at Bhairab intersection. The march, which began at 9:00am, reached Brahmanbaria’s Bishwa Road area around 2:00pm. “India claims to be a democratic state, but it has sheltered Sheikh Hasina, who fled in the face of the mass movement in Bangladesh along with her accomplices. If…

The Mitali Express, an international train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri, India, was sent back to India yesterday morning after being stranded in Dhaka for nearly five months due to the mass uprising against the former Hasina government. The train crossed the Chilahati-Haldibari border under high security around 7:05am last morning, with its empty coaches handed over to Indian authorities at Haldibari station, said Md Haidar Ali, station master of Chilahati Railway Station. The train departed Dhaka Cantonment station on July 17 but was unable to return to India as protests disrupted its operations, he added. Bangladesh Railway officials confirmed…

The long march called by three BNP-affiliated organisations — Jubo Dal, Swechchasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal — in protest against what they called “Indian aggression”, has reached Akhaura. Thousands of leaders and activists joined the daylong march that started from the party’s Nayapaltan central office at 9:00am. The long march was inaugurated by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. The organisations’ leaders and activists started gathering at Nayapaltan to join the road march, wearing coulourful caps, carrying placards and posters since 7:00am today. The three organisations held a short rally before starting the road march. The long march…

BMCCI Delegations Met with the New High Commissioner of Malaysia The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) held an introductory meeting with His Excellency, the new High Commissioner of Malaysia. The President of BMCCI proudly placed His Excellency with the official BMCCI coat pin and warmly congratulating him as the Chief Patron of the Chamber. In his opening remarks, the President highlighted BMCCI’s ongoing efforts to reduce the trade gap and promote investments between Bangladesh and Malaysia. He emphasized the importance of the High Commission’s patronage in expanding business initiatives across both regions. The President noted that both the…

Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman, a Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has been appointed as a full-time member of the Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). On Sunday, December 8, the Ministry of Education’s Secondary and Higher Education Division issued a notification appointing him for a four-year term. Professor Saidur Rahman has been appointed under four conditions: His tenure will last for four years, but the government reserves the right to relieve him of his duties before the completion of the term if deemed necessary. He will receive the salary…

Dhaka, December 4, 2024 – The Dhaka International University Computer Programming Club (DIU CPC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of FALL FEST 2024, held on December 3–4, 2024, at the DIU Auditorium. The two-day event celebrated innovation, talent, and collaboration, leaving an indelible mark on the university’s academic and professional community. DIU CPC Presentences FALL FEST 2024 Competitions that Inspired Innovation The festival hosted an array of competitive events, including: • Hackathon • Programming Contest • Math Olympiad • IT Quiz (sponsored by ICT Olympiad Bangladesh) • Project Showcase • Poster Presentation • Mini-Militia Battle More than 220+ participants demonstrated…

FBHRO 6th National HR Convention 2024: A New Horizon in Human Resource Development Dhaka, December 6, 2024 – The Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO) successfully hosted the 6th National HR Convention on December 6, 2024, at the Southeast Campus in Dhaka. The convention brought together HR professionals, academicians, business leaders, and government officials from across the country. The primary objective of the convention was to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the introduction of innovative ideas and strategies for the future of human resource development. The event was attended by renowned industrialists, trainers, media personalities, educators, students, and business…

Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to lead Bangladesh to a series-levelling 101-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth evening of the second and final Test at Sabina Park on Tuesday. After Jaker Ali’s Test-best innings of 91 lifted the tourists to 268 all out in their second innings and left the home team with a daunting victory target of 287, left-arm spinner Islam broke the back of the Caribbean side’s effort with five for 50 as they were dismissed for 185 in the day’s final session. Fast bowler Nahid Rana,…

The Chattogram Divisional Mentor Meetup of ICT Olympiad Bangladesh Season-2 was successfully held on November 30, 2024, in Chattogram city. This event is considered a significant step toward advancing ICT education and enhancing technological skills across the nation. Approximately 50 ICT and class teachers from various schools and colleges in Chattogram participated in the meetup. The primary objective was to enhance technological knowledge and foster innovative thinking among ICT teachers, empowering them to cultivate technical skills and creativity among their students. The event was graced by the presence of Mohammad Shahriar Khan, Founder of ICT Olympiad Bangladesh, M. Abdullah, Project…