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Dr Rabiul made IAPB chairman
if: Noted physician Professor Dr Rabiul .Husain, managing trustee of the Chittagong Eye Infirmary and Training : Complex, has been elected Chairman of PjLL International Agency for the Prevention ^5? o’ Blindness (IAPB), South-East Asia ; Wf Region consisting of nine countries at ‘f. the IAPB World Congress in Dubai, says k’: apressrelease.
To eliminate avoidable blindness f£t globally, World Health Organisation
. (Who) and IAPB In 1999 launched the ■ global Initiative "Vision 2020: The Right
& X toSight.'
. On the basis of population, seven XU - regional working groups have boon b®?- .tamed to facilitate national Initiatives ; against blindness and Prof Rabiul was ' - I unanimously made the IAPB chairman Torfouryoare.
Help flourish democracy: FM
Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan called upon the joimallsts to protect the Interest of common people at any cost
.and help flourish democracy and build country's Image through positive writing.
"Democracy can not reach to the masses unless Its vehicle Is used property. And media is the most effective ! X vehide of democracy to reach It to the doorsteps ol people. If this vehicle K - becomes inoperative or slant on one ' ride then the delivery of democracy will, not be smooth," ho said while he was
speaking as chief guest at the Biennial Conference of Chittagong Press Club (CPC) on Thursday.
Referring to the good governance, Morshed Khan said "It will bo wise to claim that we are a revolutionary government and all credit goes to BNP alone. It is the moral obligation of 1he present government to execute, implement or complete the development projects taken by the Immediate past government And moreover, such efforts must be seen as a continued process Instead of a one-off matter," headded
Presided over by CPC President Abu Sulian, the conference was also addressed by Mayor ABM Mohluddln Chowdhury and National Press Club General Secretary Showkat Mahmud as special guests. Chittagong Union of Journalists (CUJ) President Mostak Ahmad and CPC General Secretary Kallm Sarwar also spoke.
New CCCI leadership takes charge
The newly elected board of directors of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) took charges at the annual general meeting on Wednesday with a vow to work as the'Commercial Parliament’ for betterment of the business community and development of the port city.
"Our foremost mission and vision will be the preservation ol Interest and welfare ol the chamber members," said Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed, the newly elected Chamber President We will render our all out efforts to remain competent competitor in the changed scenario of tiro economic globalisation, he added.
He said that the new CCCI leaders would moot Prime Minister Khaleda Zia soon to exchange views with her about
the overall development of Chittagong Including Ils trade, commerce and investment
Outgoing president Amir Humayun Mahmud Chowdhury assured the new leadership of his support and cooperation In the coming days.
Former president Farid Ahmad Chowdhury, vice-president Manzur UI Amin Chowdhury, newly elected first vice-president SM Nurul Haque, chamber directors and members were present Later, Amir Humayun greeted the new leadership by exchanging bouquets.
Stranded Pakistanis submit memo
Hundreds of stranded Pakistanis residing In seven camps here staged a demonstration on Wednesday to press home their demands Including perma-
nent solution to the 33-year old prob-tern.
They also brought out a procession from cfd Railway Station and submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner and Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner.
The Stranded Pakistanis General Repatriation Committee (SPGRC) leaders urged the government to call a tripartite meeting of the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan and representatives of SPGRC soon to end the longstanding repatriation problem of the Pakistani nationals stranded ta last 33 years In different parts of Bangladesh.
In the memorandum, they also requested the Bangladesh government not to make any unilateral decision to this end that the Pakistan government frightnotaccept
They alleged that the Railway authorities were trying to evict 22 stranded families from Wireless Colony
without any provocation and demanded Immediate step from the government to stop such a move.
Installation of Bangladesh Bank club
The Installation ceremony of the new executive committee of Bangladesh Bank Chib, Chittagong was held on the bank premises onWednesday.
General Manager of Chittagong Region M Maflzuddln Chowdhury was present as chief guest at tho function. Outgoing Club President Mohammad Solalman presided. Newly elected President Md Abu Trit* and General Secretary Sabbirui Alam Chowdhury aisospoke.
. The chief guest conducted the oath taking of the new committee members.
In bls speech ho urged bank officials and staffs to render belter services, to the customers.
. Acuituralprogrammevrasateoheld. Artistes Kirlti Ranjan Barua, Dinmoy Roaja, AHM Tas’im Chowdhury, Lfton Barua and Holmanti' Raxniit Mssn rendered songs.
Raozan Club starts outdoor medical services
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President of Chattagram Samity in: Dhaka and Vice-Chairman of . United Commercial Bank Ltd (UCBL) Jahangir Alam Khan Inaugurated the service as chiefguest;
Col (Retd) Dr Eskandar Hossain chaired the function. Former lawmaker Golam Akbar Khondakar, Chairman of Janata Insurance Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, Raozan Pourasava Chairman Shafiqui Islam Chowdhury, Raozan Development Council President Ehsanul Halder Babul, Daily Star Bureau In bls speech ho urged bank officials and staffs to render better services to the customers.
/ Acuituralprbgrammevrastdsoheld. Artistes Kiriti Ranjan Barua, Dinmoy Roaja, AHM Taslim Chowdhury, Liton Barua and Holniarrti' Raxmlt Mean tendered songs.
Raozan Club starts outdoor medical services
. The outdoor modica! services of Raozan dub Maternity and Child Hospital began
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President of Chattagram Samfty in: Dhaka and Vice-Chairman of.United Commercial Bank Ltd. (UCBL); Jahangir; Alam Khan Inaugurated the service as chief guest
Cot (Retd) Dr Eskandar Hossain chaired the function. Former lawmaker Golam Akbar Khondakar, Chairman of Janata Insurance Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, Raozan Pourasava. Chairman Shafiqu! Islam Chowdhury,. Raozan Development Council President Ehsanui flakier Babul, Daily Star Bureau In-Charge Nurul Alam, banker Ekramui Haque and founder of the club Dr Onrar. Faruk also spoke.