Author: Rajesh Das

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 May, 2019

To solve the current problems of School and College level librarian’s meeting was held at the office of Director General, Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE)on 2 May 2019.

DSHE, Issue 15, LAB, Library, Volume 05

Certificate Award Ceremony of a ten day long Advanced Archival Records and Digital Library Management Course held

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 May 2019

Archival Management plays an important role in protecting the existence of the state’-State Ministry of Cultural Affairs Mr KM Khalid, MP said as a Chief Guest on 05 May 2019 at National Library Auditorium, Agargoan, Dhaka. He said, the Department of Archives and Library, maintaining the responsibility of preserving government gazettes, recruitment, policies, agreements, protocols, valuable records, documents, state and public information through archival management.

Bangladesh, Issue 15, National Archives, National Library, Volume 05

Seminar on Copyright Acts and Protecting Rights Held at National Museum, Dhaka

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 May 2019

To celebrate International Book Day, National Book Centre of Ministry of Cultural Affairs organized a seminar on Copyright Acts and Protecting Rights on 23 April 2019 at Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium, National Museum, Dhaka.

Dr Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal, NDC Secretary in Charge, Ministry of Cultural Affairs was the chief guest while poet Nirmalenda Gun was the special guest in the event.

Librarianship training Course at National Book Centre held

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 May 2019

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs conducted a four days long “Librarianship training Course” from 9-12 April 2019 at National Book Centre, Bangabandhu Avenue, Dhaka. Twenty-two participants from eight different divisions of Bangladesh took part in the training. The participants were mainly from non-government public libraries which receive donations. These particular libraries are usually patronised by the ministry of cultural affairs under the National Book Centre.

Issue 15, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, National Book CentreTrainingLibrarianship, Volume 05

US Ambassador visit and donates books to Banani School Library of JAAGO Foundation

Rajesh, Noakhali, 5 May 2019

US Ambassador Earl R Miller with the students of Banani School Branch of JAAGO Foundation

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US Ambassador Earl R Miller visited the Banani School Branch of JAAGO Foundation, situated at Korail Slum, Banani, Dhaka. JAAGO Foundation is a civil society organization (CSO) with a mission to break the cycle of poverty through empowering communities, plus ensuring equal opportunities, social justice, and improved quality of life.

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“If we are able to accomplish public library policy, it will be a great achievement for the Ministry of Culture”- Says State Minister

Ahasan, Dhaka 5 May 2019

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State Minister for Culture Mr KM Khalid, MP on Sunday said “The government is taking effective measures to appoint professional librarian in every institute aiming to develop the reading habit. As per education policy 2010, each of the educational institutions, we have recruited librarians who are most of the cases unprofessional and unskilled. We are giving the opportunity to them to take appropriate organization those have unauthorized certificates in the field of Library Science. People should give concentration on library and books instead of cell phones in daily life.”

Issue 14, Volume 05

Government is working to ensure the freedom of mass media platforms in the country, says Information Minister on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Rajesh, Noakhali, 5 May 2019

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“The government is working to ensure the freedom of mass media platforms in Bangladesh”, Information Minister and Awami League’s publicity and publication secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has stated in a discussion titled ‘State of Mass Media Scenario: Perspective Bangladesh Perspective,’ on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day at National Press Club, Dhaka on May 2, 2019, Thursday.

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Book distribution ceremony among 135 government primary schools of two upazilas of Cox’s Bazar held

Rajesh, Noakhali, 5 May 2019

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Book distribution ceremony among 135 government primary schools of two upazilas of Cox’s Bazar supported by room to Read (RtR)’s education project of ‘McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program’ funded by USDA and World Food Programme (WFP) was held on 28 April at Krishibid Institute.

Issue 14, Volume 05

International Hope School Bangladesh Uttara Preschool & Junior Section celebrate The World Book Day 2019

Ahasan, Dhaka, 5 May 2019

International Hope School Bangladesh Uttara Preschool & Junior Section celebrated “The World Book Day” for the very first time in a very grand manner this year. This day is observed worldwide with much zeal to encourage reading! Moreover, today is the birth anniversary of the most renowned English poet, playwright, and actor – William Shakespeare, who is also widely known as the father of English Literature.