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B’Desh PIL rejected; Star Plus, Jalsha & Zee Bangla telecast to continue
MUMBAI: The Bangladesh High Court has paved the way for continuance of running telecast of three Indian channels — Star Plus , Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha in the country. T
he court rejected a writ petition that sought ban on the broadcast of the three Indian television channels.
The petitioner’s lawyer then said his client would appeal before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court against the HC verdict.
A high court bench comprising Justice JBM Hassan and Justice MMI Chowdhury passed the judgement, deputy attorney general Motahar Hossain Sazu told Bangladeshi media. Sazu said that the court rejected the petition stating that it was not acceptable as the petitioner did not lodge a complaint with the competent authorities against the channels.
Any person is permitted to lodge a complaint with the Bangladesh Television director-general and the information secretary against any channel under the relevant rules if one is aggrieved,.
On 7 August, 2014, Syeda Shahin Ara Laily, a Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer, filed a PIL (public interest litigation) seeking to halt the operation of the channels arguing that they were adversely impacting Bangladesh’s cultural and social life.
In her writ, the petitioner also observed that the operation of the Indian channels need to be banned as Bangladeshi channels were not permitted in India.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
