Bangladesh Chhatra Union
President and General Secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra Union GM Gilani Shuva and Liton Nandi respectively in a joint statement issued recently have expressed grave concerned over the deaths owing to landslides in the hill regions. They expressed deep condolence over the painful incidents and urged the government to give adequate compensation to the victims of landslides. They also urged the authority concerned to take necessary initiatives for the rehabilitation of people who are living in the risky areas of the hill region. They urged the government to stop felling of trees in the hill region, side by side, they urged the government to take necessary steps to stop building dwelling houses in the risky hill areas to avoid landslides.
BD College-University Teachers’ Assoc
A discussion jointly organised by Bangladesh College-University Teachers’ Association (BCUTA) and Bangladesh Teachers’ Association (BTA) was held at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) in the city’s Segunbagicha recently. Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Abdur Razzaque was present as the chief guest. While speaking Razzaque said the ruling Awami League did not compromise with Hefajat-e-Islam, saying, “AL never ever compromises with any religiously fanatic group.” “AL would have to step forward following techniques after fighting number of hurdles to maintain the ongoing development and spirit of the Liberation War,” he added. Speaking about the standard of education, Razzaque, a former minister said, “The teachers should play the main role in increasing standard of education.” He advocated for changing the multiple question system and measures for ensuring transparency in appointing teachers at school and college level, saying, “If necessary, a BCS like system should be introduced to this end.” The programme was addressed, among others, by Prof. Mahfuza Khanom, teacher of Economics Department of Dhaka University Prof MM Akash and BCUTA central committee Vice-President Ranjit Kumar Saha. President of BTA Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique presided over the function.
