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Just two days after the appointment, the Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the appointment of Muhammad Abu Abid as its spokesperson.
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Mr. Kimiwa Saddat as Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge). Prior to this, Mr. Saddat served as the Deputy Managing Director of Meghna Bank PLC.
Islami Bank Officer Kollyan Samity (IBOKS) organized a reception for the meritorious wards of the all executives, officials & employees of the bank. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, managing director (current charge) of the bank was present in the program as the chief guest on 14 April 2025, Monday at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh Auditorium in Dhaka. A.K.M. Mahbub Morshed, president of the IBOKS, presided over the program while K.M. Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon & Md. Maksudur Rahman, deputy managing directors of the bank, were present at the program as special guests. ASM Rezaul Karim, general secretary, addressed the welcome speech & Abul Laise Mohd. Khaled, vice president of the IBOKS thanked the audience. Imtiaz Ahmed Himel, Adiba Afnan, Farzana Sultana Zeba & Hasnatul Islam Faiyaz expressed feelings on behalf of the award recipients.
At first glance, one might think they’re walking along the bank of a small river, with waves crashing against both shores. But that illusion vanishes within seconds. There are no launches or boats here—only hundreds of vehicles braving the waterlogged road, and thousands of people wading through it daily.
The official academic calendar for 2024 lists 76 days of holidays. However, education insiders argue that the actual number is much higher. One key reason is that classes are suspended in thousands of schools during public exams like the SSC, though these closures aren’t reflected in the annual schedule.
The relationship between Europe and the United States traces its origins back to the battlefields of World War II. From those war-torn grounds emerged the foundations of geopolitical blocs. In the post-war world, the growing influence of the socialist bloc led by the Soviet Union heightened anxiety and sparked escalating tensions. A multi-dimensional competition took shape between the two blocs, each accusing the other of trying to destroy its internal unity. Just as American troops couldn’t establish a presence in Eastern European countries, Soviet tanks couldn’t roll into the Prussian fields due to the U.S.'s opposition. This attempt to separate the U.S. from Europe was once termed “decoupling.” What decades of Cold War hostility failed to accomplish, former U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to achieve within mere weeks.
Although a temporary ceasefire was established between Hamas and Israel in the third week of January this year, it collapsed by March. The Israeli military continues to carry out what many are calling acts of genocide in Gaza. This brutal war has triggered global outrage, with mass protests erupting in the United States, Morocco, Turkey, Bangladesh, and numerous other countries. Now, joining the chorus of dissent are Israeli writers, poets, and journalists themselves. In a powerful act of resistance, at least 350 Israeli literary figures have signed a letter urging their leaders to end the war.
“When people on the street say you should stay for another five years”—this remark by Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury closely resembles a Facebook status posted by Sarjis Alam, the Northern Regional Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP).
Of course, Hamas has driven this violent man crazy. Due to its excessive confidence and belief in its own power, Hamas has suddenly attacked inside Israel and killed, tortured, and taken hostage Israeli civilians. In retaliation, Israeli soldiers are shooting wherever there is movement inside Gaza, silencing it. There is no hesitation in the words of the Israeli soldiers, Hamas fighters killed them in October 2023, now they are killing Palestinians. One soldier said, ‘We came to kill them. We are killing their wives, children, dogs, cats - everything.'
We are a strange nation - we can wake up, we can burst into protest, we can stand on the streets. But is the achievement of that movement limited to banners, posters, and police baton charges? We have proven time and again, 'we can'; but have we ever thought - what exactly can we do? What else can we not do? Why can't we? For years, we have seen - that the student community of Bangladesh has sometimes roared against quota reform, sometimes against educational inequality, sometimes against salary inequality, admission corruption, question paper leaks, or housing problems. The Raju Sculpture of Dhaka University, Shahbagh, Press Club, and the protest sites in Chittagong are silent witnesses to these movements.
Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is extremely difficult, primarily due to the complexities of political and social realities. The main political parties' reluctance, the influence of vested interests, and the weak social demand play significant roles in obstructing the reform process. Although Bangladesh has taken initiatives for policy reform at various times, these efforts have failed to take structural and effective shape. The existing political culture and the centralized nature of power have become major obstacles to implementing reforms. Since the major political parties in Bangladesh lack internal democracy, they are also disinterested in implementing democratic and governance reforms at the national level. The overwhelming dominance of party leaders, hereditary leadership, and the irregular process of decision-making within political parties are significant barriers to political reform.
The first District Commissioners (DC) conference of the interim government holds significant importance in the current administrative context. This conference will involve discussions between the DCs and various ministries, where important directions will be given. In light of the changed political scenario, special policy decisions and administrative directions are expected to emerge from this conference.
At first glance, one might think they’re walking along the bank of a small river, with waves crashing against both shores. But that illusion vanishes within seconds. There are no launches or boats here—only hundreds of vehicles braving the waterlogged road, and thousands of people wading through it daily.
Around 14 years ago, I was working as a young careerist for a national NGO in Bangladesh. At the time, a case story by one of my colleagues working under the Violence against Women and Girls (VAW) component, caught me one day. What I found really gruesomely disturbing at the time was the fact that a destitute girl with disability was made to marry her rapist. To me it showcased, an even more alarmingly perpetuating vicious cycle against survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Bangladesh. What were her families thinking? Were they so concerned about saving the girl’s family from so-called-shame and dishonour? Or was her family forced into compliance instead to save the heinous criminal’s family from shame? That’s an untold story I never had the chance to dig deep enough into though …
Hamas is seeking a comprehensive agreement to end the war in Gaza, including a full ceasefire and the exchange of all Israeli hostages for Palestinians held in Israeli jails, a senior official from the group said on Thursday, rejecting Israel’s proposal for an interim truce.
A major US airstrike on the Ras Isa fuel port in western Yemen, which is under the control of Houthi rebels, left at least 38 people dead and 102 others injured. The report came from Reuters, quoting the Houthi-run media outlet Al Masirah.
Son of a police officer has opened fire with her former service weapon at Florida State University (FSU), killing two people and injuring six others, reports BBC
As of 2024, Facebook has over 3 billion active users, with around 3 percent of them being fake profiles, according to a recently published Meta report. make it anews headline
Every year, before Eid, factory workers take to the streets over their unpaid wages and bonuses. In many factories in Gazipur, Ashulia, and Savar, workers' wages and bonuses are not paid before Eid. As a result, they protest on the streets. This is an issue we witness every year in one form or another.
Just two days after the appointment, the Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the appointment of Muhammad Abu Abid as its spokesperson.
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Mr. Kimiwa Saddat as Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge). Prior to this, Mr. Saddat served as the Deputy Managing Director of Meghna Bank PLC.
The house located at 139/4A, Road No. 1 in Dhanmondi (western side) is situated on approximately 5 kathas of land. According to sources, the one-story house was temporarily allotted in the name of poet Dilara Hafiz by the ‘Estate Office’ in 1988. At the time, Dilara Hafiz was serving as a lecturer at Eden College.
a shadow of sorrow fell over social media, especially Facebook, as news spread of the poet’s passing at a hospital in Khilgaon on Tuesday morning (April 15). Poet's admirers, writers, and journalists expressed their grief over his death. His friends described the loss as 'sudden' and 'unreliable', flooding the online space with messages of mourning. Many wrote: "A clear-spoken, protest-oriented voice of his time."
