The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed on Friday greeted Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Maldives today.

In a message, Professor Iajuddin said, "Bangladesh and the Maldives enjoy excellent bilateral relations. I am confident that the existing warm and friendly relations between our two countries will be further strengthened in the days to come."

He wished good health and happiness of Gayoom and continued peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Maldives.

Dr Fakhruddin in his message to the Maldivian President said," As you are aware, we enjoy excellent relations in bilateral, regional and multilateral levels and I have no doubts we will continue to work together to further widen and deepen the same."

He wished good health, happiness and long life of Gayoom and continued peace, progress and prosperity of the people of the Maldives.

Acting VC of JN Varsity takes charge today

BSS, Dhaka

Treasurer of Jagannath University Professor Dr Abu Hossain Siddique will be given responsibility of acting vice-chancellor of the university following the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Sirajul Islam Khan.

Prof Siddique will take the charge of the acting vice- chancellor tomorrow, university sources said.

Prof Sirajul Islam will formally hand over his charges to the acting VC today, the sources said.