To pay tribute to poet Allama Iqbal a two-day seminar was held at Gandhi Bhawan in India ruled Kashmir. The seminar was organised by the Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, the University of Kashmir on the occasion of Iqbal's 149th birth anniversary. He is a famous poet of the east. The theme of the seminar was Iqbal's contribution to a new perspective on knowledge, literature and culture. Professors, Urdu poets, scholars, researchers and students participated and highlighted Iqbal's role and contribution through a number of paper readings, articles and poetry. While speaking to ANI Professor Naseem Rafiabadi, Head of Department of Religious Studies, Central University of Kashmir said, "Iqbal's message of self-reliance for the youth can help students in shaping their character and practical lives. To promote the Urdu language, Iqbal played his role very well."Ghazi Nazir Naqash, a religious scholar at Kashmir University said that after a gap of almost two years a seminar has been organised in the Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy. "It is a very important thing that during a COVID pandemic a seminar has been organised. This seminar was to give tribute to Allama Iqbal and to remember his contribution to a new perspective on knowledge, literature and culture," said Naqash. "Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy always organise such seminars but this was organised after a long gap due to COVID pandemic. Allama Iqbal always guides people especially youths towards the right path. Professors, Urdu poets, scholars, researchers and students participated and highlighted Iqbal's role and contribution through a number of paper readings, articles and poetry," said LoneAnother student Amir Abbass said that this is a matter of pride for us that we have organised a seminar to pay tribute to Allama Iqbal and this kind of seminar is very essential for the young generation. Dr Ruksana Rahim, Organizing Member said that Allama Iqbal played a tremendous role to bring revolution in Islam. "Allama Iqbal is a very renewed poet. He gave a message to each generation, either they are children youngers or old age people his message is for everyone. He is a role model for youngsters. Other religions or scholars see women in different perspectives but he also gave value and respect to women," added Dr Ruksana. Allama Iqbal is a very famous and well-known personality across the world which results in educated people especially poets and literature lovers to follow in his footsteps. Source: ANI BM

Tamim Iqbal's ton proved to be the title-deciding performance in the final of the sixth season of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as Comilla Victorians beat Dhaka Dynamites by 17 runs on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium to clinch the title for the second time.  The Dynamites won the toss and sent the Victorians to bat first. They posted a mammoth total of 199 in 20 overs with the help of Tamim Iqbal’s unbeaten 141 off 61 balls with 10 fours and 11 sixes.  While replying to Victorians’ 199, the Dynamites tumbled for 182 in 20 overs for nine wickets. Rony Talukdar struck 66 off 38 with six fours and four sixes while Upul Tharanga made 48 off 27 deliveries but their efforts went in vain as they lost the match.  In the league stage of the tournament, the Dynamites played two matches against the Victorians and lost both of them. In the third chance in the final, they failed to overcome the challenge of the Victorians once again.  Wahab Riaz was the best bowler for the Victorians as he bagged three wickets, including Shakib Al Hasan and Kieron Pollard, who can single-handedly change the fortune of the match at any time. Thisara Perera and Mohammad Saifuddin also took two wickets each for the Victorians.  Earlier, the fiery Tamim struck unbeaten 141 to propel Victorians to 199 in 20 overs for three wickets. Later, he was adjudged man of the final. Dynamites captain Shakib Al Hasan was adjudged player of the tournament for his all-round performance. Shakib scored 301 runs apart from taking 23 wickets in the BPL. The Victorians lost the first wicket in nine runs. But Tamim was in a mood to smash the bowlers over the boundary this evening. He hit his fifty in 31 balls and reached the ton in the next 19 deliveries. The Victorians posted 40 in the powerplay losing the wicket of Evin Lewis. The Carribean batting star fell prey to Rubel Hossain. Lewis went to drive him through the cover but failed to go to the line of the delivery. Rubel appealed for an lbw but the on-field umpire decided against the dismissal. Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of the Dynamites, reviewed against the decision and got the wicket of Lewis.  During the eighth over of the innings which was bowled by Qazi Onik, the Dynamites missed two chances to remove Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal respectively.  In the second ball of the over, Anamul drove to the cover and Rubel missed a catch. Three balls later, Nurul Hasan Shohan missed another catch from Tamim. In the last ball of Rubel’s next over, Tamim got another life when Andre Russell failed to grab a catch before it landed.  In the very next over, Tamim got his fifty in 31 balls with five fours and two sixes. But the Victorians lost Anamul and Shamsur Rahman in a span of three deliveries, though the dismissal of Anamul was controversial. TV replays showed the ball kissed the bat of Anamul before hitting the pad. But the umpire called it out. After Shamsur’s dismissal, Tamim and Imrul Kayes made the partnership in the fourth wicket stand. They have added 100 runs in just 46 balls. Imrul added 17 off 21 deliveries while Tamim struck the rest of the runs.  Tamim finished on 141 off 61 balls with 10 fours and 11 sixes to his credit. It was the best T20 innings by a Bangladeshi cricketer. It was the highest individual innings by a Bangladesh in the BPL as well. Along the way, Tamim surpassed Sabbir Rahman’s 122 which he struck against Barishal Bulls while playing for Rajshahi Kings back in 2016.  Shakib and Rubel took one wicket each for the Dynamites while the other bowlers were clueless to do their job in front of the imperious Tamim. Shakib conceded 45 runs while Rubel gave away 48 runs. With this, the month-long cricketing extravaganza of Bangladesh came to an end. Source: UNB AH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a visit to Professor Mohammed Zafar Iqbal at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. During the visit the Prime Minister inquired about his health condition. The premier went to CMH at around 12:20 pm on Monday. Dr. Zaraf Iqbal, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) came under a knife attack in Sylhet on Saturday afternoon by a young man named Foyzur Rahman. On bleeding condition he was rescued and rushed to Osmani Medical College Hospital. After admitting there a surgery was done on his head. Later following Prime Minister’s direction he was brought Dhaka CMH through an Air Force air ambulance. In a briefing on Sunday the physicians of Dhaka CMH said that there are six knife wounds on the head, back and hand of Professor Zafar Iqbal. He is out of danger at the moment. But he will need several days to recover completely. Meanwhile, after a mass beating the attacker Foyzur Rahman was handed over to police. Later a case was filed with Jalalabad police station accusing Foyzur and several unidentified. SUST Registrar Ishfaqul Hossain filed the case. The case number is 03. AH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka to see Dr. Mohammad Zafar Iqbal, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Department at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim said that the Prime Minister is going to visit CMH on Monday around 12:00 pm to see Professor Dr. Mohammad Zafar Iqbal, who was injured in the attack at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet. On Saturday afternoon, a young boy named Fayzur Rahman attacked the famous writer with a knife. After rescuing from a bleeding condition, he was rushed to Osmani Medical Hospital in Sylhet and there a surgery was done. Later, at the directive of the Prime Minister, an air ambulance brought him to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. Doctors in a briefing on Sunday at Dhaka CMH said that Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal had six wounds of knife in the head, back and hand. He is currently out of danger. However, it will take some days to recover completely. FU

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is going to brief about the latest physical condition of writer professor Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. It is known that on Sunday at 11:00 am in a press conference the latest physical condition of him will be informed in details. ISPR confirmed this in a message on Saturday night. Earlier Saturday afternoon during the program on the campus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Dr. Zafar Iqbal was attacked with a sharp weapon by Fayzur Rahman standing behind the professor. He was immediately taken to Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet after rescuing from a bleeding condition and there a surgery was done. Later, Saturday night in Prime Minister's directive an air ambulance brought him to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. He is undergoing treatment under a five-member medical board. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condemnation over the incident of attack on Shahjalal University teacher Professor Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. She also directed authorities concerned to take immediate action against the perpetrator. FU

Different political parties including Awami League and BNP condemned the attack on Shahjalal University teacher and popular writer Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. In a statement Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, the cowardly knife attack on Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal was an attempt to kill him. We protest and strongly condemn the attack. He said, this type of attack on a respected teacher like Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a sign of creating unstable situation in the country by the evil forces. He spoke to the Home Minister and Inspector General of Police for taking steps for exemplary punishment against all involved in the incident including the young man who attacked Dr. Zafar Iqbal. Jatiya Party Co-chairman and leader of the opposition parties in the parliament Begum Rawshan Ershad condemned the attack on Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. BNP strongly condemned the attack on Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, we think this is another conspiracy. It is a conspiracy of those who want to create unstable situation. After meeting with party leaders at BNP Chairperson’s office he expressed his reaction over question of newsmen. In an immediate reaction Information Minister and JSD president Hasanu Haq Inu expressed deep condemnation and protest over the attack on Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. He also demanded strict punishment of the masterminds of the incident. Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal came under knife attack by an unidentified young man at around 5:35 pm on Saturday at a program at Mukta Mancha in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. AH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condemnation over the incident of attack on Shahjalal University teacher Professor Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. She also directed authorities concerned to take immediate action against the perpetrator. Meanwhile, Dr. Zafar Iqbal being shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka for better treatment following Prime Minister’s direction. Preparations are going on to bring him in Dhaka through air ambulance. He is undergoing treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital at the moment. Sylhet metropolitan Awami League general secretary Asad Uddin Ahmed confirmed the matter to Rtv online. An unidentified young man stabbed Professor Zafar Iqbal back of his head in a program at Mukta Mancha in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet at around 5:35 pm on Saturday. He was admitted to the ward number 11 at Osmani Medical College Hospital. At around 6:30 pm he was taken to the Operation Theater. Eight bags blood were collected for him and more 15 blood donors were waiting before blood transmission department of the hospital. Shahjalal University Treasurer Ilias Chowdhury told Rtv online that the physicians have said Dr. Zafar Iqbal is out of danger at the moment. AH      

Renowned educationist and Professor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal was stabbed by a young man in the campus. He was admitted in Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. The incident took place at around 5:30 pm on Saturday. The attacker was detained by the students but his identity is yet to confirm. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, a teacher of SUST Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department. According to a survey conducted recently, he is the most popular writer among teenagers of the country. AH