CAAB begins 12-week airport firefighting course

Staff Correspondent The Civil Aviation Academy of Bangladesh on Sunday launched a 12-week training programme on aviation firefighting titled ‘Crash Fire & Rescue (CFR) Initial Course No. 06’, with 15 newly recruited airport fire operators from different airports across the country taking part.The course aims to strengthen fire safety at the country’s airports and develop skilled personnel capable of responding to aircraft accidents and other aviation-related emergencies.Through the training, participants will acquire the skills and expertise required to conduct airport firefighting operations and handle emergency situations in line with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).Director of the Civil Aviation Academy Prashanta Kumar Chakraborty attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest.Addressing the programme, he said the training was an important part of the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAAB) ongoing eff...

Regenex Foundation holds free medical camp in Khilgaon

A free medical camp focusing on pain management, health check-ups, and medicine distribution was organized at Khilgaon High School in the capital by Regenex Pain Solution and Regenex Foundation.The camp, held on Saturday (November 14), provided free medical consultations and essential medicines to 100 underprivileged and financially disadvantaged patients suffering from chronic pain. Participants also received diabetes screening and weight measurements as part of the health-check-up services.Med...

Twelve Unveils Winter Collection 2026

Staff Correspondent Local fashion brand Twelve Clothing has unveiled its Winter Collection 2026, featuring a blend of contemporary Western designs and traditional ethnic wear for men, women and children.The collecti...

Wahid-Uz-Zaman appointed new BTRC chairman Staff Correspondent Major General (retd) Md Wahid-Uz-Zaman has been appointed chairma

Major General (retd) Md Wahid-Uz-Zaman has been appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for one year on a contractual basis, replacing Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari.The remaining tenure of Emdad Ul Bari's contractual appointment as BTRC chairman has been cancelled.The Ministry of Public Administration issued two separate notifications in this regard on Sunday.According to the notification on the new appointment, Wahid-Uz-Zaman has been appointed under Section 49 of the Government Service Act, 2018, subject to the suspension of his post-retirement leave and related benefits and relinquishment of any other professional or business engagement, as well as employment with any government, semi-government or private institution or organisation.He h...

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Argentina lose 2-1 to Uruguay in first Post-Messi match

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina began life without legendary captain Lionel Messi with a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on Friday.The match marked Argentina's first appearance since Messi retired from international football in early October, bringing an end to his 21-year career with the national team.Uruguay, under interim coach Diego Forlán, took the lead through an own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi in the 48th minute.Maximiliano Araújo doubled the visitors' advantage five minutes later, scoring in the 53rd minute.Argentina reduced the deficit through striker Julián Álvarez, who scored in the 73rd minute. However, the hosts failed to find an equaliser despite pushing forward in the closing stages.The defeat marked a challenging start for coach Lionel Scaloni as Argentina entered a new chapter following the departure of their most influential player.Messi, 39, announced his international retirement after a remarkable career in which he became Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. He led the country to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title and two Copa América championships.His absence was evident both on and off the pitch. The stadium was not completely full, while many supporters wore Argentina jerseys bearing Messi's iconic No. 10.Scaloni decided not to assign the No. 10 shirt to any player for the match, saying he had yet to choose a successor and preferred to leave the number vacant for the time being.On the pitch, Argentina maintained their famili...

Workers deserve fair wages, but inflation must not be ignored

The recent violent demonstrations by garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 have once again exposed the growing pressure on workers struggling to cope with the rising cost of li...

Walton sets example in industrial solar power: Others can follow

Bangladesh’s persistent energy crisis, rising electricity costs and dependence on imported fuels have made renewable energy an economic necessity rather than merely an environmental choice. In this context, Walton Hi-Tech Industries’ init...

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