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PM will inform timing of election time government: Law Minister
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03 Sep 2018, 00:00
Law Minister Anisul Huq said, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inform when the election time government to be declared.
Law Minister said this while responding to the newsmen after taking part at a program held at the Tejgaon district registrar office in the capital on Monday.
When asked about the size of election time government he said, this is the responsibility of the Prime Minister. So she (PM) knows about the size of the election time government. It is her constitutional responsibility.
The last session of this parliament will be held in October. Then when the parliament will be dissolved? In response to this question the minister said, first thing is that parliament will not be dissolved. This parliament will continue according to its tenure. According to the constitution the President has convened the parliament session on 9th September and that will be the last session of this parliament.
In response to another question regarding RPO amendment Anisul Huq said, for vetting and legal suggestions about RPO amendment the file has reached in the legislative department in my ministry. It is yet to reach at me. Legislative department will see this and then they will send it to me.
It is mentionable, Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed recently told newsmen that the eleventh national parliament election will be held in the last week of next December. But he did not mention any specific date.
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Ex-DMP Commissioner Detained at Airport While Leaving Country
Retired Additional IGP and former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruk was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while leaving the country for Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an application against him for corruption of Tk3,000cr.
A source in charge of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed that he was detained around 3 am on Sunday (October 27).
It is known that Golam Faruk was going to Bangkok on Thai Airways flight TG-340 for a personal visit. However, he was interrogated by immigration officials after going to the airport's exit immigration counter.
After that, he was not allowed to board the plane. Golam Faruk is currently with the Immigration Police. It has not yet been decided whether he will be handed over to the police or he will return home.
Golam Faruk joined Bangladesh Police as Assistant Superintendent of Police in the 12th BCS (Police) cadre in 1991. On October 29, 2022, he assumed responsibility as the 35th Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
After a long career of 32 years and 8 months, he retired on September 30, 2023. This retired police officer is reported to have a US green card.
Ex-Public Works Minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain Arrested
Former Minister of Housing and Public Works and former Member of Parliament of Chattogram-1 Constituency Engineer Mosharraf Hossain has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
He was arrested from the capital's Bashundhara residential area on Sunday (October 27)
Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (media and public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), and DB Additional Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Rezaul Karim Mallik confirmed the matter.
Talebur Rahman said that Mosharraf, the former Awami League lawmaker from Chattogram-1, was accused in a murder case filed at Paltan Police Station.
Engineer Mosharraf Hossain won the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 9th, 10th, and 11th parliamentary elections as an Awami League candidate from Chattogram-1 Constituency.
He was also the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the period from 1997 to 2001, before taking charge of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in the 10th National Parliament.
HSC, Equivalent 2024 Re-evaluation Result Date
The results of HSC and equivalent re-scrutiny 2024 will be published on November 14, said Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee Chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar.
He revealed this information to the media on Sunday (October 27).
Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar said that the results of the re-evaluation are usually published within one month of the publication of the main results of HSC and equivalent examinations. As a result, on November 14, all the education boards will publish the results of the re-scrutiny of the HSC and equivalent examination.
Officials related to the examination of the Dhaka Board said that the board has not yet received the information about how many students have applied for re-revision of the HSC and equivalent examination results from all over the country.
They also said that the exam papers of students are not re-evaluated. Only the marks given by the examiners are checked whether they are added correctly or not.
Earlier, the HSC and equivalent exam results were released on October 15. The average pass rate in 11 education boards is 77.78 percent. Application for re-evaluation of results was taken from October 16 to 22.
The HSC and equivalent exams started on June 30. There were 14 lakh 50 thousand 790 candidates. As per the first published routine, after 8 days of examinations, all examinations on 18th July were postponed due to the situation surrounding the quota reform movement. After that, the government suspended the examination in three stages.
Based on the marks obtained by the student in the SSC examination, the education board has prepared the result with the same marks in the HSC. Moreover, if there is no match between the department and the subject, the subject mapping methods have been followed.
Education Board announces SSC, HSC Exam 2025 Timeframe
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams may begin in mid-April next year.
At the same time, the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams begin in the last week of June.
According to this plan, the education boards have instructed the concerned to prepare.
The source of the Ministry of Education and the Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board informed this on Sunday (October 27).
Sources said that the government wants to implement the SSC and HSC exam schedule if no major incident occurs.
In this regard, Dhaka Board Examination Controller Professor Abul Bashar said that the month of Ramadan will continue in March. Eid-ul-Fitr may be on March 31 or April 1. Preparations are underway to take the SSC and equivalent exams after fasting and Eid holidays.
He also said that June 7 will be the holy Eid-ul-Azha. After that, we are planning to take HSC and equivalent exams.
Press Accreditation Cards of 20 Pro-Awami Journalists Canceled
The Department of Information has revoked the press accreditation cards of 20 journalists and officials known for their affiliation with the Awami League.
A letter was sent to the concerned individuals today (Tuesday), signed by Chief Information Officer (acting) Md. Nizamul Kabir.
The affected journalists include former Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) Zafar Wazed, former Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi Shaban Mahmud, Chief Editor of Ekattor TV Mozammel Haque and Special Correspondent Farzana Rupa, Editor and Publisher of WomenNews24.com Farida Yasmin, Editor of The Daily Observer Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Editor of Bhorer Kagoj Shyamal Dutta, Editor of Bangladesh Pratidin Naem Nizam, Chief Editor of ABNews24.com Subhas Chandra Singh Roy, freelance journalist Syed Borhan Kabir, Chief News Editor of ATN News Munni Saha, Chief Editor of Amader Shomoy.com Naemul Islam Khan, Special Correspondent of Dainik Bangla Farazi Azmal Hossain, Head of News at Ekattor TV Shakil Ahmed, Editor of Dhaka Times Mohammad Arifur Rahman, former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Abul Kalam Azad, freelance journalist Mithila Farzana, News Chief of Boishakhi TV Ashok Chowdhury, and Editor of DBC News Pronab Saha.
The notice states that the cards were canceled under Sections 6.9, 6.10, 9.5, and 9.6 of the Press Accreditation Policy. Both permanent and temporary cards previously issued by the Department of Information to these individuals have been revoked.
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A virtual seminar focusing on the cultural influence of TV advertising in Southeast Asia was held on Tuesday, October 29, bringing together researchers, students, and media professionals from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and beyond. The event, organized by Malaysia-based Arus Academy, aimed to foster collaboration between academics from Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Moderated by Prashanta Kumar Shil, head coordinator of Arus Academy's Bangladesh Chapter and senior lecturer at Port City International University, the seminar provided a platform for insightful discussions on how culture shapes TV advertisements in the region.
Jewel Das, Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Port City International University, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of cross-border academic dialogue.
In his keynote address, Dr. Mohammad Ramzan Pahor, Assistant Professor at Sindh University, highlighted the deep cultural connection in regional advertisements. "Local customs and traditions are embedded in TV ads, making them resonate with viewers," he said.
Adding to the discussion, Najeeb Jatoi, Assistant Professor at Aurora University, noted, “TV ads in Southeast Asia mirror the region's lifestyles and traditions. Collaborative events like these are essential for the growth of researchers.”
The seminar also featured engaging Q&A sessions with students and participants. Other prominent attendees included Hashimuddin Mirani from Sindh University and Dr. Shabab Ali Shah, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science at Aurora University, along with guests from countries such as Malaysia, Nepal, Indonesia, India, and Afghanistan.
The event underscored the value of international cooperation in exploring the intersection of media and culture and laid the groundwork for future research initiatives between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
DMTCL Announces Closure of MRT Pass Registration
Metrorail gaining popularity as a fast and safe public transport in the congested capital. However, the managing company Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a temporary closure of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) pass registration for travel on Metrorail. At the same time, it has been announced that the renewal of damaged cards will also be stopped.
This information was reported on the verified Facebook page of DMTCL at around 6:30 pm on Friday (November 1).
Due to unavoidable circumstances, the card registration and re-issuance facility will be closed till November 7. DMTCL sincerely apologizes for the temporary inconvenience.
Currently, Metrorail operates from 7:10 am to 9:40 pm, 6 days a week from Saturday to Thursday. Friday is running from 3:30 pm to 9:40 pm.
