SSC/equivalent exams on February 16, 17 and 18 postponed

February 10, 2019

Dhaka: Due to the Bishwa Ijtema, the three-day SSC and equivalent examinations across the country have been postponed. The exams scheduled for February 16, 17 and 18 will be held on February 26 and 27 and March 2.

He said that the February 16 exam will be held on February 26 (Tuesday), the February 17 exam on February 27 (Wednesday), and the February 18 exam on March 2 (Saturday).

An official said that the exams have been postponed keeping in mind that students do not have any problems traveling to the center during the Bishwa Ijtema.

Although the Biswa Ijtema is held twice a year in January for three days, this year the government is going to postpone the gathering from February 15-18 after a dispute between the two sides of the Tablighi Jamaat.

The written or theoretical examination was scheduled to be held from February 2 to February 26. The theoretical examination will start from 2 pm and continue until 5 pm.

On Saturday, February 16, eight general boards had exams in the morning for Chemistry, Civics and Citizenship, and Business Entrepreneurship. On that day, the Madrasa Education Board had the Bengali first paper in the morning.

On Sunday, February 17, the exam schedule for Bengali language and literature, English language and literature, domestic science, agricultural education and music was scheduled for the morning and Arabic, Sanskrit, Pali, career-oriented education, computer education, physical education and sports, basic trade and arts and crafts were scheduled for the afternoon. Bengali second paper was held on the Madrasa Board today.

And on Monday morning, February 18, exams were scheduled for Biology and Economics. And the Madrasa Board had exams for Civics and Citizenship, Agricultural Education, Domestic Science, Humanities, Urdu, and Persian. In addition, the Technical Education Board had exams for several subjects on this day.

The final prayer of the Bishwa Ijtema was held on the last day. Devotees from all over the country as well as foreign guests participated in the final prayer. As a result, there was no space to walk on the streets in some places. There was concern among the examinees and their guardians about this.



Upazila XI wins KPL in Kamalnagar

February 10, 2019

আমজাদ হোসেন আমু,কমলনগর(লক্ষ্মীপুর): লক্ষ্মীপুরের কমলনগরে কমলনগর প্রিমিয়ার লীগ (কে পি এল) ক্রিকেট টুনামেন্টে উদ্ভোধনী ম্যাচে সুপারওভারে উপজেলা একাদশ ৪ রানে জয় পেয়েছে।

আজ রবিবার কমলনগর ক্রিকেট টুনামেন্ট (কেপিএল) এর প্রথম উদ্ভোবনী ম্যাচে কমলনগর উপজেলা একাদশ বনাম হাজির হাট একাদশের খেলা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। এতে হাজির হাট একাদশ টসে জিতে ব্যাট করতে উপজেলা একাদশকে আমন্ত্রণ জানান। উপজেলা একাদশ ব্যাট করে ১৬০ রানের ইনিংস শেষ করেন। হাজির হাট একাদশ ব্যাট করতে নেমে ১৬০ রান করে ম্যাচকে ড্র তে পরিনত হয়। পরে সুপারওভারে প্রথমে উপজেলা একাদশ ১৩ রান করলে হাজিরহাট একাদশ ৯ রান তুলে ইনিংস শেষ করে। উপজেলা একাদশ ৪ রানে ম্যাচ জিতে নেন। ২২ রান ও ৪ উইকেট নিয়ে ম্যাচ সেরা হন তোফায়েল আহমেদ।
উদ্ভোবনী অনুষ্ঠান শেষে খেলাটি হাজির হাট সরকারী উপকূল কলেজ মাঠে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।



Two bodies recovered in Kamalnagar

February 10, 2019

কমলনগর(লক্ষ্মীপুর): লক্ষ্মীপুরের কমলনগরে আলাদা জায়গা থেকে দুই মরদেহ উদ্ধার করেছে পুলিশ। রোববার (১০ ফেব্রুয়ারী) চর কাদিরা ও মেঘনা নদী থেকে এ মরদেহ উদ্ধার করা হয়।

নিহত মো. কবির হোসেন চর কাদিরা ইউনিয়নের আবদুল মালেকের ছেলে ও অপরজনের পরিচয় পাওয়া যায়নি।

কমলনগর থানার ওসি (তদন্ত) মো. আলমগীর হোসেন বলেন, সকালে চর কাদিরা আশ্রয়ণ কেন্দ্র থেকে কবিরের মরদেহ উদ্ধার করা হয়।

দুপুরে মেঘনা নদীর পাটোয়ারীহাট অংশে ভেসে আসা আরেকটি অজ্ঞাত মরদেহ উদ্ধার করা হয়। মরদেহ উদ্ধার করে হাসপাতাল মর্গে পাঠানো হয়েছে।



Math question leak: Coaching director and center secretary sentenced to prison

February 10, 2019

A mobile court has sentenced two people, including the director of a coaching center in Tangail, to one month's imprisonment for leaking SSC mathematics exam question papers. The incident took place in Ghatail upazila of Tangail on Saturday (February 9).

Ghatail Upazila Executive Officer Dilruba Ahmed said that ten minutes before the start of the SSC mathematics exam, police arrested Shyamal Saha, director of Shyamal Coaching Center, and Abdur Rahman, an office worker of Sagardighi High School, from Ghatail Upazila Sadar with indecent questions. Police identified the involvement of the headmaster and center secretary of the same school, Humayun Khalid, in the question leak. Humayun Khalid is one of the directors of Shyamal Coaching Center. He sent the question papers to the owner of the coaching center, Shyamal Saha, through his school's office worker Abdur Rahman. The police arrested the office worker and Shyamal Saha.

Dilruba Ahmed said that when the central secretary's involvement in the question paper leak was identified, Magistrate M Al Mamun sentenced Shyamal and Humayun Khalid to one month in prison each. Peon Abdur Rahman was released on bond.


English question leak: 3 madrasa teachers sentenced to prison

February 10, 2019

A mobile court in Kasba Upazila of Brahmanbaria has sentenced three teachers to 15 days in prison and a photocopy shop owner to two years for leaking questions during the entrance exam. The accused teachers sent the questions to the photocopy shop within minutes of the exam starting.

The sentence was handed down by the mobile court's executive magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Hasina Islam on Saturday (February 9) afternoon.

The convicted are Abdul Qayyum (42), Nurul Amin (40) and Hafizul Islam (25), teachers of Mehari Ubaidia Dakhil Madrasa in the upazila, and Mohsin Rifat, owner of a photocopy shop.

UNO Hasina Islam confirmed the matter and said that after receiving a call on number 333, a raid was conducted at a photocopy shop next to the center and the English first paper questions and copies were found. After arresting the shop owner, Mohsin Rifat, he said that three teachers had provided the questions and answers. Later, according to the information he gave, the three teachers were arrested and sentenced to 15 days in prison and the shop owner to two years.

The executive magistrate also said that they were later handed over to the Kasba police station.



Tamim's batting helps Comilla win second title

February 10, 2019

As the last ball of the match was being bowled, a Comilla Victorians player carried Tamim Iqbal on his shoulder and walked a short distance. It was as if he was pointing out to everyone present on the field that this was our title-winning hero. Indeed, it was this dashing opener who brought Comilla its second title by playing a brilliant innings of 141 not out off 61 balls.

However, there were many concerns and questions about who would have the last laugh on the final stage at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. The two finalists, Dhaka Dynamites and Comilla Victorians, fought on the field for the answer. Dhaka's fourth title or Comilla's second title. The title of champion at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium ultimately went to Comilla Victorians. In the sixth season of BPL cricket, Comilla Victorians defeated Dhaka Dynamites by 17 runs in the final to win their second title.

Batting at a target of 200 runs, Sunil Narine was run out in the second ball of the innings and returned to the pavilion. Then Rony Talukder partnered with Upul Tharanga for the second wicket. Both of them continued to bat in a strong manner. They took the difficult match into their hands. They scored 71 runs in the first 6 overs of the power play. The Tharanga-Ronny partnership came to 102 runs in 52 balls. Upul Tharanga was out after playing an innings of 39 runs in 22 balls. However, Rony Talukder scored a half-century in 26 balls.

Captain Shakib Al Hasan could not keep up with Tharanga and Ronnie. Shakib returned to the dressing room after scoring 5 runs and the team's 120 runs off Wahab Riaz. Rony Talukder was out as the fourth batsman after scoring 66 runs off 38 balls with the team's 121 runs. When Andre Russell departed for 4 runs, Dhaka Dynamites saw a hint of danger. That word danger became even clearer with the departure of Kieron Pollard. Pollard was caught by Tamim after 15 runs off Wahab Riaz and went to the pavilion.

The scoreboard read 141 for 6. Dhaka Dynamites' hopes of winning ended when Shubhagat Home was dismissed for a duck. Nurul Hasan and Mahmudul Hasan continued to bat, but the runs were of no use except to reduce the margin of defeat. Dhaka needed 22 runs to win in the last over. Dhaka Dynamites' innings ended at 182 for 9.

Earlier, Rubel Hossain, who had lost the toss and opted to bat, hit Comilla's innings at the beginning. In the second over of the innings, he trapped opener Evin Lewis for lbw. However, Lewis could not escape even with the review. Tamim Iqbal and Enamul Haque Bijoy handled the initial blow for the second wicket. Tamim and Bijoy came to bat for 89 runs. Tamim was more aggressive. Tamim reached his half-century in 31 balls. Bijoy was out for 98 runs after scoring 24 individual runs due to the controversial decision of the umpire. Shamusar Rahman quickly returned to the pavilion after being run out. After that, Tamim stormed Mirpur. Tamim continued to rule the Dhaka bowlers with the bat. Tamim continued to throw a flurry of strokes. He scored an extraordinary century. While he played 31 balls to reach his first fifty, he played 19 balls to reach his second fifty.

He scored his sixth century in 50 balls with the help of 10 fours and 11 sixes in the BPL. Tamim scored a century in his first final. The strike rate was 231.14. Tamim did not give devastating batsmen like Thisara Perera and Shahid Afridi a chance to get to the crease. Tamim's career-best T20 tornado innings of 141 runs off 61 balls helped Comilla Victorians post a huge score of 199 runs in 20 overs. Tamim Iqbal was named the man of the match for his devastating innings. However, Dhaka captain Shakib was named the man of the tournament for setting a record for the most wickets in a season with 23 wickets.



Tamim is the man of the match, Shakib is the man of the tournament

February 10, 2019

The curtain has come down on the sixth season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Comilla Victorians won the title for the second time, defeating Dhaka Dynamites by 17 runs in the final.

On the other hand, Dhaka reached the final for the fifth time and finished as runners-up for the second time. They have won the title three times before.
Comilla opener Tamim Iqbal scored a brilliant century in the final match. He remained unbeaten on 141 runs off 61 balls. He received the Man of the Match award for his brilliant performance. Tamim Iqbal is the second highest run-scorer in this year's BPL. He has scored 467 runs in 14 matches. He has two half-centuries and a century.

On the other hand, Dhaka Dynamites captain Shakib Al Hasan received the Player of the Tournament award. He has scored 301 runs with the bat in 15 matches. He has scored two half-centuries. He has taken 23 wickets with the ball. He is the best wicket-taking bowler of this season.



Awami League announces names of 41 candidates for reserved women's seats

February 10, 2019

আওয়ামী লীগ থেকে মনোনীত সংরক্ষিত নারী আসনের নাম ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে। শুক্রবার সন্ধ্যায় প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সরকারি বাসভবন গণভবনে আওয়ামী লীগের স্থানীয় সরকার মনোনয়ন বোর্ডের সভা শেষে দলের সাধারণ সম্পাদক ওবায়দুল কাদের সাংবাদিকদের কাছে নামের তালিকা তুলে ধরেন।

ওবায়দুল কাদের জানান, কুমিল্লা থেকে আনজুম সুলতানা, বরগুনা থেকে সুলতানা নাদিরা, জামালপুর থেকে মিসেস হোসনে আরা, গাজীপুর থেকে রুমানা আলি, ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়ার উম্মে ফাতেমা নাজমা বেগম, নেত্রকোনার হাবিবা রহমান খান শেফালী, পিরোজপুরের শেখ এ্যানি রহমান, টাঙ্গাইলের অপরাজিতা হক, সুনামগঞ্জের শামীমা আক্তার খানম, গাজীপুরের শামসুন্নাহার ভূঁইয়া, মুন্সিগঞ্জের ফজিলাতুন নেসা, নীলফামারী রাবেয়া আলীম, নরসিংদীর তামান্না নুসরাত বুবলী, গোপালগঞ্জের নার্গিস রহমান, ময়মনসিংহের মনিরা সুলতানা, ঢাকার নাহিদ ইজহার খান, ঝিনাইদহের খালেদা খানম, বরিশালের সৈয়দা রুবিনা মিরা, চট্টগ্রামের ওয়াসিকা আয়শা খান, পটুয়াখালীর কাজী কানিজ সুলতানা, খুলনার ঝর্না সরকার, ঢাকার সুবর্ণা মোস্তাফা, দিনাজপুর থেকে জাকিয়া তাবাসসুম, নোয়াখালীর ফরিদা খানম সাকী, খাগড়াছড়ির বাসন্তী চাকমা, কক্সবাজারের কানিজ ফাতেমা আহমেদ, ফরিদপুরের রুশেনা বেগম, কুষ্টিয়ার সৈয়দা রাশিদা বেগম, মৌলভীবাজারের সৈয়দা জোহরা আলাউদ্দিন, রাজশাহীর আনজুম মিতা, কুমিল্লার আরমা দত্ত, খুলনার শিরিনা নাহার, চাঁদপুরের ফেরদৌসী ইসলাম জেসী, শরীয়তপুরের পারভীন হক সিকদার, রাজবাড়ির নুসরাত, ঢাকার শবনম জাহান শিলা, চট্টগ্রামের খাদিজাতুল আনোয়ার, নেত্রকোনার জাকিয়ার পারভীন খানম, মাদারীপুরের তাহমিনা বেগম, ঢাকার শিরীন আহমেদ ও জিন্নাতুল সংরক্ষিত আসনে মনোনীত হয়েছেন।
বিকাল সাড়ে ৪ টা থেকে আওয়ামী লীগ সভাপতি, প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার সভাপতিত্বে দলটির সংসদীয় বোর্ড ও স্থানীয় সরকার মনোনয়ন বোর্ডের সভা এই প্রতিবেদন লেখার পরও চলে। সভায় দলটির সংসদীয় বোর্ড ও স্থানীয় সরকার মনোনয়ন বোর্ডের সদস্যরা উপস্থিত ছিলেন।
এবার সংরক্ষিত নারী আসনে আওয়ামী লীগের দলীয় মনোনয়ন ফরম সংগ্রহ করে জমা দিয়েছিলেন ১৫১০ জন।

গত ১৫ থেকে ১৮ জানুয়ারি পর্যন্ত এই ফরম বিক্রি করে দলটি। বিদ্যমান আইন অনুযায়ী, সরাসরি ভোটে জয়ী দলগুলোর আসন সংখ্যার অনুপাতে মহিলা আসন বণ্টন করা হয়। প্রতি ৬টি আসনের বিপরীতে যে কোনো দল বা জোট ১টি সংরক্ষিত আসন পেয়ে থাকে। আনুপাতিক প্রতিনিধিত্ব পদ্ধতিতে এবার ৫০টি সংরক্ষিত আসন বণ্টন করা হবে।

ইসি সচিব এ বিষয়ে জানিয়েছেন, আনুপাতিক প্রতিনিধিত্ব পদ্ধতিতে এবার আওয়ামী লীগ ৪৩টি। কিন্তু আওয়ামী লীগ ৪১ জনের নাম ঘোষণা করেন। জাতীয় পার্টি ৪টি, বিএনপি ১টি, অন্যান্য দল ১টি (ওয়ার্কার্স পার্টি) ও স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থীরা জোটভুক্ত হয়ে ১টি সংরক্ষিত আসন পাবেন।



Comilla sets Dhaka a target of 200 runs in the BPTL final

February 10, 2019

Comilla Victorians set Dhaka Dynamites a target of 200 runs in the BPL final on the back of a thunderous century by dashing opener Tamim Iqbal. Comilla, who lost the toss and elected to bat, scored 199 runs in the final of the sixth edition of the BPL at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, the home of cricket, on Friday evening.

Bangladesh national team opener Tamim Iqbal remained unbeaten on 141 runs off 61 balls.
Comilla were under pressure early in the innings after losing in-form batsman Evin Lewis (6). Later, dashing opener Tamim Iqbal, along with Enamul Haque Bijoy, took Comilla Victorians ahead with a cautious batting start. Then, he overcame the pressure and scored a brilliant century in a stormy batting, bringing the team a big total.

Earlier, the final of the sixth edition of the BPL was held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, the home of cricket, at 7 pm on Friday. In this, Dhaka captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and invited his opponent Comilla to bat.

Comilla Victorians lost Evin Lewis early in the innings when they came out to bat. Tigers pace star Rubel Hossain caught him out LBW and sent him back to the dressing room.

Caribbean star batsman Evin Lewis scored 6 runs in 7 balls with 1 boundary before being dismissed in the opening over. Vijay was dismissed for 24 runs. Shamsur Rahman was also run out for 0 runs.



Sharmin in discussion for the post of Vice Chairman in Kamalnagar.

February 10, 2019

Lakshmipur:
Sharmin Jahan Arin is leading the discussion as a talented and qualified candidate for the post of female vice chairman in the Upazila Parishad elections in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.

Meanwhile, potential candidates for the posts of chairman, male vice chairman and female vice chairman have entered the voting field for the Upazila Parishad elections. Sharmin submitted the form to the party office to be nominated from the Awami League for the post of Upazila Female Vice Chairman.

Sharmin is the co-wife of Upazila Jubo League leader Miraj Hossain Shanta, son of freedom fighter late Shahajan Commander. She is the daughter of Zahirul Islam Kochi, chairman of Char Lawrence Khokon. She passed SSC from Char Lawrence High School and BSS (degree) from Lakshmipur Government University College.

Sharmin is already running for election as a female vice chairman candidate. Her campaign has been spread across the upazila, on Facebook, posters, and banners. She is also seen participating in social development activities. She has started working for the development of neglected women in this coastal township. She has entered the election field to stand by the people of this area affected by river erosion.

When asked, Sharmin Jahan Orin said, "I have received a huge response from the people in the election field. I want to work alongside the people affected by river erosion. I am working for the development of the neglected women of this area. I want to work with them in the future as well. I will work to stop the social diseases of women's oppression, child marriage and dowry system."

She also said, "I hope to be nominated for the post of Women Vice Chairman from the Awami League."