Bangladesh
‘Tiner Talwar’ to be staged at IU Saturday
Islamic University, Oct 12 (UNB) – ‘Tiner Talwar’, a famous play of Utpal Dutta, will be staged at Islamic University (IU) in Kushita on Saturday.
IU theatre troupe will stage the drama on the occasion of its 27 years founding anniversary at Birshrestha Hamidur Rahaman Auditorium in the campus around 12:00 pm.
The play will be directed by the troupe’s secretary Wahiduzzaman Shawon while Shawon, Enam, Shamim Mustafiz, Ritu, Nishat, Koushik, Hirok, Arif, Tariq and Shaif will act in various roles.
In “Tiner Talwar”, Utpal Datta depicts 19th century Calcutta (now Kolkata) when the wealthy dominated exponents of theatre and propelled competition between established directors.
This ‘play within a play’ subtly mocks the so-called ‘Babu-culture’ and significantly upholds the struggles of the lowly paid performers.
The story follows a troupe called ‘Bengal Opera’ and its members. Beni Madhab was the chief of the troupe, while veteran actress Bashundhara nurtured maternal feelings for all.
Young talents like Priyonath and Moina were also important members with their own dreams.
2 held with 248 sacks OMS rice in Brahmanbaria
Brahmanbaria, Oct 12 (UNB) – Members of National Security Intelligence (NSI) in a drive arrested two people along with some 248 sacks of Open Market Sales (OMS) rice at Islampur on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Bijoynagar upazila on Friday noon.
Dhaka sees no sign Islamabad expelling its envoy: Official
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) – Bangladesh does not see any indication that Pakistan was considering the expulsion of its High Commissioner in Islamabad, says an official.
“No, we’ve not seen any such indication,” he told UNB when his attention was drawn about Pakistan media’s speculation about the possible expulsion.
There is news in the media that the government of Pakistan is considering expelling the Bangladeshi High Commissioner posted in Islamabad due to delay in accepting Pakistan High Commissioner-designate to Dhaka Saqlain Syedah by the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, however, ruled out any such possible measure.
“The agreement of an Ambassador (High Commissioner) is a bilateral issue and is being pursued through diplomatic channels. No other action has been taken,” Spokesperson of the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters in Islamabad on Thursday.
The post of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh fell vacant after the retirement of Rafiuzaman Siddiqui in February this year.
Following the retirement of Siddiqui, Saqlain Syedah was designated as new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, according to Pakistan media reports.
Meanwhile, Indian media reported that Pakistan's ties with Bangladesh are set to dip further with Dhaka “refusing to accept” Islamabad's new envoy following allegations of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission being misused to perpetrate ISI activities against Dhaka and Delhi.
The Pakistan High Commission is being charged with encouraging activities against the Bangladesh government, reports The Economic Times.
Quoting Bangladesh government sources, the report mentioned that the Pakistani High Commission in Dhaka has emerged as a centre of anti-government activities as well as activities against India.
The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka was misusing social media tools such as Facebook to spread disinformation campaign, the Economic Times report claimed.
It is no secret that Pak-Bangla ties are far from cordial and the Hasina government did not budge from executing the 1971 pro-Pak war criminals over the past 10 years despite Pakistan’s plea, the report says.
Train wheel comes off tracks in Gazipur
Gazipur, Oct 12 (UNB) – A wheel of an intercity train came off tracks at Pubail Railway Station in the city on Friday afternoon.
5th Math Olympiad held at JU
Savar, Oct 12 (UNB) -The ‘5th Math Olympiad-2018’ organised by Jahangirnagar University Science Club (JUSC) was held on the campus on Friday.
Mugda, Rampura OCs transferred
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has transferred the officers-in-charge (OCs) of its two police stations.
Motorcyclist killed in Sunamganj road crash
Sunamganj, Oct 12 (UNB) – A motorcyclist was killed and his co-rider injured as a human hauler collided head-on with his motorcycle on Betganj road in Sadar upazila on Friday noon.
Fire burns down 2 Manikganj school buildings
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) – A fire raged through two tin-shed buildings of a government primary school in the district town on Friday noon, burning down valuables of the school.
Debate competition held between physically challenged students of DU, Eden College
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) – A debate competition was held on Friday between the physically challenged students of Dhaka University and Eden Women’s College on retaining quota for people with disabilities in government jobs.
Mukundalal Sarker's 39th death anniv Saturday
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB)- The 39th death anniversary of Mukundalal Sarker, a prominent leader of anti-British movement and a 1971 war veteran, will be observed on Saturday.