Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Vice Chairman Safwan Sobhan were greeted with floral bouquet by the leaders of Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh (COAB) at the chairman’s residence in the capital on Saturday night.
A delegation of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Bangladesh Branch pays a courtesy call on Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan at his residence in the capital on Thursday. BDG-Magura Group Chairman Mustafa Kamal Mohiuddin was also present.
A four-member team led by convener of North South Society (NSS) Implementation Committee Brig Gen Abdul Hamid calls on Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan at the latter’s office at Bashundhara Residential Area on Wednesday. Other members of the team are chairman of NSS Anwar Hossain, member secretary Mahbubul Kabir and executive member Tahira Birzees.
Bashundhara Group, a leading business conglomerate in the country, will continue support for pediatric cardiology to facilitate treatment of the underprivileged children with heart diseases.
Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan made the assurance when a delegation of physicians from Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital and Research Institute (ICHRI) called on him at his office in the capital on Sunday.
The delegates include ICHRI pediatric cardiology department head Dr Shahidul Islam, cardiac surgeon Dr Mohammad Rokonujjaman Selim and Admin division head Manjurul Hoque.
Physicians said that there are a significant number of children die of cardiac problems every year as facilities in public and private hospitals are not enough to provide treatment for a huge number of patients. During the meeting, they also sought technical support from the Bashundhara Group chairman to develop infrastructure for providing modern services for children.
Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan assured the physicians of providing support for the expansion of pediatric cardiology facilities in Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital.
Bashundhara Group has been providing support for the treatment of the underprivileged children with heart diseases.
Multi-coloured flowers flooded the office of the Daily Sun on Thursday as eminent personalities graced the auspicious day with good wishes as the newspaper stepped into its 10th year.
It was the newspapers day to remember with exchange of good wishes and a renewed pledge to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War and to serve accurate news that matters.
Among the dignitaries, Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, graced the festivities as the chief guest and followed by Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Chairman of the
Daily Sun’s owning company – the Bashundhara Group – as the guest of honour. Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud also joined the celebration as a special guest.
Politicians, cultural personalities and media friends came in droves the whole day with cameras clicking to save the memorable time for the future.
In her comments, the speaker said “It is one of the responsibilities of the media to publish objective news being imbued with the spirit of independence. You should have the courage to present the truth on behalf of the country.”
The Speaker inaugurated the Daily Sun’s daylong celebration as the publications, one of the leading English dailies of the country, started a new chapter in its journey to bring readers accurate news amid a flurry of fake or mitivated news. Daily Sun is an outlet of East West Media Group Limited owned by the Bashundhara Group, the largest conglomerate of the country.
Bashundhara Group Co-Chairman Sadat Sobhan Tanvir and daily sun editor Enamul Hoque Chowdhury were present on the occasion and joined the chief guest and the guest of honour in cutting the birthday cake amid claps and cheers.
The Speaker said the mass media of Bangladesh is enjoying its golden era under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the government believes that
the medias effective role boosts democracy.
Greeting the daily sun family, Dr Shirin Sharmin said the newspaper won the hearts of the readers as one of the most popular English dailies.
“The daily sun projects success stories of Bangladesh. The newspaper is expected to continue its journey with objective journalism for the betterment of country and its people,” she said.
Addressing the programme, Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan said the daily sun and other media outlets of East West Media Group Ltd had been surging ahead with impartial journalism.
“We stand by the people and the country at large. Bangladesh has achieved unprecedented socioeconomic development due to the strong leadership and healthy policies of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. We want to be a part of the development journey,” he said.
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, who came to greet the members of the Daily Sun, said “newspapers can play a pivotal role to take the country forward by presenting accurate information.”
The information minister said the media has a great responsibility in empowering people and the Daily Sun works to this end. He wished success of the newspaper.
Daily Sun Editor Enamul Hoque Chowdhury said the newspaper maintained a standard in gathering information and presenting news.
“We practice objective journalism and project positive stories on Bangladesh. A group of experienced and young journalists are putting their best effort to take the newspaper to a new height.”
BNP standing committee member retired Lt. General M. Mahbubur Rahman said the Daily Sun has contributed for the society by spreading lights as a real sun.
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam said the daily supported the organisation in addressing the city problems by publishing stories on civic amenities.
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader lauded the contribution of the newspaper in presenting socio-economic development of Bangladesh globally.
Among others, Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam, Kaler Kantho Editor Imdadul Haq Milan, Acting Editor Mostofa Kamal, News24 Head of News Rahul Raha and Banglanews24 Editor Jewel Mazhar were present at the cake-cutting ceremony.
Daily Sun Consulting Editor Nadeem Qadir, News Editor Syed Afzal Hossain, other journalists, officials and employees were also present on the occasion.
Mahila Awami League international affairs secretary Farzana Mahmood, Jatiya Party Secretary General Moshiur Rahman Ranga, presidium members ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader and SM Faysal Chishti, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s special assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, organizing secretary Shyama Obaid and press wing member Shamsuddin Didar, national executive member Barrister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob, Kalyan Party Chairman Major General Syed Muhammad Ibrahim(rtd) and Democratic League General Secretary Saifuddin Ahmed Moni were present on the occasion.
Brazil Ambassador Joao Tabajara de Oliveira, Junior China Radio International Director Wang Xiong Xian, Bangla Service Director Yu Guangyue Anandi, International Cooperation Division Deputy Director Chen Qiang, Urdu translator Sadn Qin Sheng Rui, Advanced Development and Relief Agency Country Manager Vitalie Zegera attended the function.
General Economics Division Senior Secretary Shamsul Alam, Bangladesh Press Council Chairman Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed, Principal Information Officer Surath Kumar Sarkar, Public Health Engineering Department Social Development Officer Muktadir Harun, Bangladesh National Cricket team former captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) Directors Jalal Yunus and Ahmed Sajjadul Alam, Chief Executive Officer Nizamuddin Chowdhury, Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) Secretary General SM Shafiuzzaman, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Director Prof Dr Afzalur Rahman, National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh Epidemiology and Research Head Prof Sohel Reza Choudhury, ICDDRB Media Manager Tariful Islam Khan came to greet the English newspaper.
Bashundhara Group Deputy Managing Director Mustafizur Rahman, Head of Human Resource Department Captain Shaikh Ehsan Reza(rtd), Bashundhara City Development General Manager Habibur Rahman, Chief Engineer Ashiq Elahi, Amin Mohammad Group Chairman Enamul Haque, Deputy Managing Director Aminul Hoque, Bashundhara City Development, Pran RFL Senior Manager Touhiduzzaman, Concord Communications Assistant Manager Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan also attended the event.
Robi Axiata Communication General Manager Ashikur Rahman, Prociti Executive Director Abdul Quiyum, Kona Software Assistant Manager Sabiha Samad, Huawei Technologies Senior Public Relations Manager Tanvir Ahmed, Huawei Device Business Public Relations Manager Suman Saha, Shohoz App Assistant Manager Muhtasim Jawad, FCB Bitopi Operations Manager Ali Jinnah, Le Medidian Assistant Manager Mohammad Sazzad Hossain, ZTE Bangladesh Public Relation Manager Oliullah Rafat, BackPage PR official Azam Chowdhury, ConcitoPR Media Relations Lead Srabon Sagor, South Bangla Agriculture Bank Public Relations Division Head Asadullahil Galib, Meghna Bank Public Relations Manager Shahriar Emon also joined the celebration.
Bangladesh Police Special Branch Chief Mir Shahidhul Islam, Additional Inspector General Mahbub Hossain, Police Headquarters’ Human Resource Deputy Inspector General SM Ruhul Amin, Community Policing Assistant Inspector General, Shahely Ferdous, Legal and Media Assistant Inspector General Sohel Rana, Public Relations Officer AKM Kamrul Ahsan, Criminal Investigation Department’s Deputy Inspector General Manzur Kader Khan, Additional Special Superintendent of Police Sharmin Jahan, Dhaka Range’s Deputy Inspector General Habibur Rahman, Dhaka Metropolitan Police(DMP) Deputy Commissioner Masudur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner Anisur Rahman, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Obaidur Rahman and Gulshan division Additional Deputy Commissioner Momtazul Ehsan Ahammed Humayun, Rapid Action Battalion Senior Assistant Director Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan and Bangladesh Coast Guard Assistant Director Lieutenant Commander Hamidul Islam also visited the newspaper office and greeted the journalists and other staff.
The visit of legendary singer Kangalini Sufia, singer Ferdous Ara, dancer Kajol Ibrahim, Director Simanto Sajal, actor Meer Sabbir, film stars Misty Maria and Aman Reza added some colour to the daylong celebration.
Media professional and civil society members including – Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Managing Director Abul Kalam Azad, Jatiya Press Club General Secretary Farida Yasmin, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalist(BFUJ) Secretary General Shaban Mahmud, senior journalist Abdul Jalil Bhuiyan, Dhaka Reporters Unity former Presidents Shafiqul Karim and Saiful Islam, also Boishakhi Television senior news editor, Shahnaz Munni and Samia Rahman of News24, humanitarian activist Sir Frank Peters, Christian priest Reverend Martin Adhikari, Dhaka Newspaper Hawkers Bahumukhi Samabay Samity President Mostofa Kamal, General Secretary Abdul Mannan also attended the day long prorgamme.
The first ever Bharat-Bangladesh Film Awards (BBFA) ceremony was held at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on Monday.
Bashundhara Group, country’s leading business conglomerate, and Film Federation of India jointly organised the gala award ceremony. The event was presented by TM Films, a Bangladeshi film production company.
At the outset of the programme, Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan was accorded special honour for his supportive role in organising such a mega event.
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and minister of West Bengal Bratya Basu and President of the Film Federation of India (FFI) Firdausul Hasan were present at the inauguration ceremony.
Dr Hasan Mahmud said that this kind of cultural exchange will help develop the film industry and create a synergy between the two neighbouring countries.
“We have many things in common that keep close each other in every aspect. I hope our film industry will shine globally with our joint efforts” he said.
Bratya Basu, who is also a dramatist, director and actor, said such a big cultural programme reflected beautiful and meaningful relations of two Bengals.
“Once we had meaningful cultural exchanges between us. We organised film festival for the first time in 1965 where great Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray was present. It is just beginning of a new era for our film industry which will progress fast in coming days”, said Bratya Basu.
Jury members from Bangladesh side actor Alamgir Hossain, Sarah Begum Kabori, novelist Imdadul Haq Milan, Film Producers’ Association president Khorshed Alam Khasru and film producer Hasibur Reza Kallol and from Indian side renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghosh, actor-director Bratya Basu, Gautam Bhattacharya and actress Tanushree Chakraborty were present.
West Bengal popular actor Ranjit Mollik and Bangladesh actress Anwara Begum have been given lifetime achievement awards.
Twenty-four awards were given in three categories to Bengali films which were released in Bangladesh and India between June, 2018 and June 2019.
The awards are best film, best producer, best actor and actress, best co-actor and co-actress, best music, the best musician (male and female), popular film of the year, popular actor and actress of the year, life time achievement, best screenplay and best editor.
Anchored by noted comedian Mir Afsar Ali from West Bengal and actor Shahriar Nazim Joy from Bangladesh, popular actors and actresses from West Bengal and Bangladesh entertained the audience with their performance.
Yu Qiu, Country Manager (Bangladesh Branch) of China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited, held talks with Bashundhara Group Chairman, Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, in Dhaka on Thursday. They discussed business issues of common interest.
Bashundhara City Shopping Mall Shop Owners Association President MA Hannan Azad and Vice-President Kartik Karmakar offer a bouquet to Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan on Wednesday on their re-election to the association.
Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akber Sobhan and Ansar and Village Defence Party Director General Major General Kazi Sharif Kaikobad exchange documents of land registration at the headquarters of the force on Monday.
NEW DELHI: Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has received Estate Awards for his outstanding contributions to real estate sector in Bangladesh.
RE/MAX India, Franchise India and Television Zee Business accorded the award to the Bashundhara Group chairman in a ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has also been regarded as “Business Leader of the Year in Real Estate, Bangladesh.”
Estate Awards, India’s most prestigious one, is given to leading real estate entrepreneurs.
The latest edition of the award was aimed at bringing visionary entrepreneurs together to ensure a positive impact on the real estate business and explore avenues of growth and share ideas to face challenges.