Desk Reports: OC withdrawn over clash in Hathazari The officer-in-charge (OC) of Hathazari Model Police Station, Abu Kawsar Mahmud, has been withdrawn from duty a day after clashes broke out between Qaumi students and Sunnis in Chittagong over an objectionable post on Facebook. He was removed from duty around 11pm on Sunday, but the matter was made public on Monday. Chittagong Additional District Superintendent of Police (Hathazari Circle) Kazi Md. Tarek Aziz confirmed the authenticity of this information. Earlier, on Saturday evening, a clash broke out between Sunnis and students…
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Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists
Desk Reports: Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists Six students from the country who won medals in the International Mathematics and Biology Olympiads met with Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. They met at Jamuna, the official residence of the Chief Advisor, this Monday (September 8) afternoon. The six students who won medals in the Olympiad are South Point School and College student Ariz Anas, who won bronze medals in the 36th International Biology Olympiad 2025, Notre Dame College student Ha-Mim Rahman, and Mastermind English Medium…
Read MoreAction to be taken if rural electricity workers do not report to work within 24 hours: Electricity Department
Desk Reports: Action to be taken if rural electricity workers do not report to work within 24 hours: Electricity Department The Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has called upon the officers and employees of 80 Rural Electrification Associations (PBIS) under the Rural Electrification Board (REB) across the country to report to work within the next 24 hours. The Power Division will take legal action against those officers and employees who are absent from work within these 24 hours. This information was given in a…
Read MoreWhat are the results of New Zealand banning mobile phones in schools?
Desk Reports: A year after New Zealand banned mobile phones in schools, mixed experiences have emerged. The government’s aim was to increase student focus and reduce distractions in class, but the decision has drawn mixed reactions from students, teachers and parents. In April 2024, Prime Minister Christopher Lacson announced that eliminating mobile phone distractions is essential for children’s learning and success. Similar bans have been introduced in various countries around the world, including Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and China. However, research has shown that this does not always…
Read MoreArmy deployed in Chittagong University area after imposition of Section 144
Desk Reports : Section 144 has been imposed to control the situation in the clash between students and local residents at Chittagong University (CU). The army has been deployed in the relevant areas to control the situation. This order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898, was issued on both sides of the road from the eastern boundary of Gate Bazar No. 2 of Chittagong University in Fatepur Union of Hathazari Upazila to the eastern rail gate from 2 pm today to 12 midnight tomorrow Monday. This information…
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