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Gazi Group
Gazi Group () is a Bangladeshi diversified conglomerate based in Dhaka. The founding chairman of Gazi Group is Golam Dastagir Gazi, former Textile and Jute Minister of the Awami League government. Gazi Group owns the cricket teams Gazi Group Cricketers, Gazi Tyres Cricket Academy and Rupganj Tigers, all of which play List A cricket in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. History Golam Dastagir Gazi founded Gazi Group in 1974 with the production of plastic and rubber products. In 2002, Gazi Tyre factory started production making tires for commercial vehicles. It was the first tire company to produce large tires in Bangladesh. Gazi Television received its license to broadcast from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, along with several other privately owned Bangladeshi television channels, on 20 October 2009. It officially began broadcasting on 12 June 2012. In 2014 this channel bought television broadcasting right from BCB for for 6 years (from 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; , ), List of renamed places in Bangladesh, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital city, capital and list of cities and towns in Bangladesh, largest city of Bangladesh. It is one of the list of largest cities, largest and list of cities proper by population density, most densely populated cities in the world with a density of about 34,000 citizens per square kilometers within a total area of approximately 300 square kilometers. Dhaka is a megacity, and has a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2024, and a population of over 23.9 million residents in Greater Dhaka, Dhaka Metropolitan Area. It is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. Dhaka is an important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia, as well as a major list of largest cities in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member countries, Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks list of cities by GDP, third in South Asia and 39th in the worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina (''née'' Wazed; born 28 September 1947) is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again from January 2009 to August 2024. Premiership of Sheikh Hasina, Her second term in office, which critics characterized as a dictatorship, ended in self-imposed exile following the July Revolution (Bangladesh), July Revolution in 2024. Hasina is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's President of Bangladesh, founding president, and is a member of the Tungipara Sheikh family, Tungipara Sheikh political family. She had little presence in politics before Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her father's assassination in August 1975. Afterwards, she took asylum in India and became involved with the Awami League and was elected as its president, a position which she continues to hold to this day while residing in India. After returning to Bangladesh in 1981, she and her party Awami League became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Establishments In Bangladesh
Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of President of the United States, United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; following List of Prime Ministers of Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's resignation in response to high Israeli casualties, she was succeeded by Yitzhak Rabin. In Europe, the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkey, Turkish troops initiated the Cyprus dispute, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal, the Greek junta's collapse paves the way for the establishment of a Metapolitefsi, parliamentary republic and Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt resigned following an Guillaume affair, espionage scandal surrounding his secretary Günter Guillaume. In sports, the year was primarily dominated by the 1974 FIFA World Cup, FIFA World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazi Television Limited
GTV (), also known as Gazi Television (; ), is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Gazi Group Commencing broadcasts on 12 June 2012, it is based in Segun Bagicha in Dhaka. The channel is owned by Gazi Group, which is owned by Golam Dastagir Gazi, EX Frude former minister and member of the Bangladesh Awami League party. History GTV received its license to broadcast from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, along with several other privately owned Bangladeshi television channels, on 20 October 2009. It officially began broadcasting on 12 June 2012. GTV was available for streaming on phones through Teletalk's 3G services in October 2012. Coinciding its third anniversary in June 2015, GTV adopted a new logo and slogan, "Ja Dekhte Chan, Paben" (যা দেখতে চান, পাবেন; ). Along with Bangladesh Television and Maasranga Television, GTV broadcast the 2016 Asia Cup for Bangladeshi audiences. Prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends Of Rupganj
Legends of Rupganj is a team that plays List A cricket in the Dhaka Premier Division. Rupganj, in Narayanganj District, just to the east of Dhaka, is the home town of the club's founding owner, Lutfar Rahman Badal. History Under their previous name, Gazi Tank Cricketers, they won the title in 2013–14. In the 2014–15 season, under their new name and ownership, they finished fifth. * 2014–15: 16 matches, won 8, finished fifth * 2015–16: 16 matches, won 9, finished third * 2016–17: 11 matches, won 6, finished seventh * 2017–18: 16 matches, won 10, finished second * 2018–19: 16 matches, won 13, finished second * 2021–22: 15 matches, won 11, finished second * 2022–23: 16 matches, won 9, finished fourth * 2023–24: 11 matches, won 6, finished seventh * 2024–25: 16 matches, won 9, finished fourth Naeem Islam captained the team from 2017–18 to 2021–22, Mashrafe Mortaza in 2022–23. Records The team's highest score is 141 by Ashar Zaidi against Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazi Tank Cricketers
Gazi Tank Cricketers are a team that played List A cricket in the Dhaka Premier Division in Bangladesh. Captained by Mahmudullah, they won the title in 2013–14, the first season in which the competition had List A status, winning 11 of their 15 matches. Four centuries were scored, by four batsmen, of which Mahmudullah's 106 against Mohammedan Sporting Club was the highest. The best bowling figures were 6 for 18 by Rubel Hossain in the first match of the season against Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity is a Bangladeshi cricket team that has played List A cricket in the Dhaka Premier League in 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2021–22. Its name translates as "Khelaghar Social Welfare Association". Khelaghar is .... They played in 2014-15 under their new name, Legends of Rupganj, finishing fifth. References External links Gazi Tank Cricketersat CricketArchive Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League teams Former senior cricket clubs of B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
The Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence (FSCD) is an emergency service that operates under the Security Services Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The department's primary objective is to provide critical public safety services, including fire suppression, emergency medical care, and other essential services. Organisation The Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) operates through multiple specialized departments, including Operations, Maintenance, Training, Planning and Development, Administration, and Finance. These departments work in coordination to ensure the effective delivery of emergency response services, fire prevention, disaster preparedness, and technical rescue operations across the country. In addition to its professional personnel, the FSCD benefits from a robust network of civilian volunteers who support response efforts during disasters and emergencies. As part of its target to prepare 60,000 volun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Army
The Bangladesh Army () is the land warfare branch, and the largest component of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Army is to defend the land of Bangladesh from any external attack. Control of personnel and operations is administered by the Army Headquarters, Dhaka Cantonment. The Bangladesh Army is also constitutionally obligated to assist the government, during times of domestic national emergency e.g. the army helps people during any natural calamity. This additional role is commonly referred to as "aid to civil administration" or, using the Latin form, "Protectio, Transparentia, Reintegratio", in other words, "Protect and Serve". History Early history The martial tradition of Bengal has its roots in the army of Kings and their chiefs, who were called Senapati or Mahasenapati. Armies were composed of infantry, cavalry, war elephants and war boats. The arrival of Muslims and the establishment of the Bengal Sultanate further strengthened the mili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Police
The Bangladesh Police () is the national law enforcement agency of Bangladesh, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (Bangladesh), Ministry of Home Affairs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, and enforcement of law and order within Bangladesh. Though the police are primarily concerned with the maintenance of law and order and security of persons and property of individuals, they also play a big role in the criminal justice system. Bangladesh Police played an important role during the Liberation War of Bangladesh, 1971 war. History Medieval period Details of policing activities, during the middle age are challenging to find. However, during the periods of the Bengal Sultanate, an official holding the position of Muhtasib used to perform the duties of policing. This person was the chief of police, in charge of public works, and the inspector of public ethics simultaneously. In urban areas, Kotwals were responsible for performing police duties. The policing syst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Branch
The Detective Branch (; abbreviated as DB) is a specialized unit of the Bangladesh Police. It mostly deals with investigative activities and special operations in sensitive cases and places. The main task of the detectives of this unit is to collect the information behind the news from the grass root level for the purpose of investigating the events of any serious hidden crime or unsolved historical crime. Also, if necessary, they arrest those who are suspicious individuals. History On 1 July 2016, Intelligence Branch Assistant Commissioner Rabiul Karim was shot dead by terrorists in the July 2016 Dhaka attack. According to Human Rights Watch, there is extensive documentation of human rights violations by the Detective Branch and the Rapid Action Battalion. According to Human Rights Watch, 70 percent of extrajudicial deaths involving the police involved the Detective Branch. Controversies In 1998, Shamim Reza Rubel, a student of Independent University, Bangladesh, was arreste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayanganj District
Narayanganj District () is a district in central Bangladesh which is a part of Dhaka Division. It is the smallest district in Bangladesh. It is home to the ancient city of one of the oldest industrial districts in the country. The district lies on the banks of the Shitalakshya River and the Meghna River. It is an industrial hub and plays an important part in the country's jute trade, plant processing and sector. It is nicknamed the "Dundee of Bangladesh" due to the presence of many jute mills. History Narayanganj had the same history as much of the rest of the Dhaka area. Formerly ruled by the Palas and Senas, the region became part of the Muslim Bengal Sultanate in the 14th century. Sonargaon, the capital of Bengal during the reign of Isa Khan, is in the district. Later the region was taken over by the Mughals as the Bengal Subah. The district is named after ''Bicon Lal Pandey'', a Hindu religious leader who was also known as ''Benur Thakur'' or ''Lakshmi Narayan Thakur''. Pande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupganj Upazila
Rupganj () is an upazila of Narayanganj District in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. Geography Rupganj is located at . It has 188,226 households and total area 176.48 km2. Demographics According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Rupganj Upazila had 188,226 households and a population of 704,869. The average household size was 3.71. Rupganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 78.70%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 105.72. According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Rupganj Upazila had 122,140 households and a population of 534,868. 112,136 (20.97%) were under 10 years of age. Rupganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 54.8%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1000 males. 232,356 (43.44%) lived in urban areas. As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Rupganj has a population of 375,935. Males constitute 53% of the population, and females 47%. This Upazila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
