As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists of Chittagong North, South and city unit s started observed a 6-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.The programme began around 10 am in front of Party office at Nasimon Bhaban in the city which continued until 4pm.Several hundred leaders and activists, including party standing committee members iincluding thana , ward leaders and district leaders .  BNP’s different district...

Director of Orbis International (Monitoring & Evaluation) Orlin Lozano said Chittagong Eye Infantry Hospital is the best place for ophthalmology treatment and humanity resources place. She said this hospital should be turned into a international standard hospital in future. She disclosed while exchanging views with the Director of Eye Hospital Prof Dr Rabiiul Hossain at latter’s office chamber yesterday. Among others, Project Director of Orbis, Bangladesh Md. Alauddidn, senior Manager of Orbis Md. Awalad Hossain, senior officer Md. Iqbal, Director...

A mobile team of Chittagong district administration evicted 60 families from Firoz Shah Colony under Akbar shah thana in city for illegally construction of dwelling houses. The mobile court team with the help of bulldozer, these houses demolished instantly on Monday. Executive Magistrate Syed Moyad Ali accompanied the law enforcers conducted the drive. District administration sources said fourth class employees of different government organisations constructed these illegal structures over the govt lands and earning money after hiring out these houses....

The four- day long REHAB Fair -2018 ended at Hotel Radison Blue Mohana Hall in the city on Thursday . After end of the Fair, a press briefing was arranged at the same venue. Regional Chairman of REHAB Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury briefed the journalists at 7.30 pm . The huge rush was witnessed in the Fair this year than the previous one. On the concluding day, 11,000 visitors visited the fair with their family members. Among others, Director of REHAB Omar...

A police constable was killed and his two colleagues including 24 persons were injured in a road accident on Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar road in Patia Upazila on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Avi Barua, 30, who had been working as a constable at Mansurabad Police Camp under Double Mooring Police Station.The identities of the injured could not be ascertained immediately.Officer-in-Charge of Potia Police Station Enayetullah said Avi along with his two colleagues was returning to his workplace at Chittagong Metropoliton...

A multipurpose programs consists of farewell to outgoing SSC examinees , reception to successful students in JSC exam and freshers reception to newly admitted Class Six students of current calendar year was held at Satkania Gatiadanga Alhaj Safia Mamtazul Hoque High School recently at school compound.  Founder of the school, noted industrialist and reputed social personality & education patroniser Alhaj Abul Bashar Abu presided the reception function. Alhaj MA Awal graced the occasion as chief guest . Among others officer...

The three day long Pear review activities of the Premier University, Chittagong ended recently as arranged by the Computer /science and Engineering Department. After end of the review activities, the team members called on Vice chancellor Dr.Anupam Sen at GEC circle campus . VC of PU congratulated the team members of the Pear review committee for their successful completion of 3 day long program. The review team consists of Prof. Dr. Sivali of Srilankan university, Prof of Shahjalal Science and...