US Supreme Court revives parts of Trump travel ban order
The justices granted parts of his administration's emergency request to put the order into effect immediately while the legal battle continues. The court said that the travel ban will go into effect "with respect to foreign nationals who lack any bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States." But the court said the injunctions were too broad to also include barring enforcement of the ban against foreigners who have no connection to the United States at all. Trump signed the order as a replacement for a Jan 27 order issued a week after he became president that also was blocked by federal courts. But the order still embodied his "America First" nationalist message and reflected his views of the dangers posed to the United States by certain immigrants and visitors.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 15:00 UTC
Air Miles raises cap on in-store redemptions
TORONTO — Air Miles is raising some of the recent daily limits imposed on redeeming miles for in-store purchases from retailers. The customer loyalty program says the new daily limit on Air Miles Cash redemptions, in most cases, has been raised to $100. Air Miles has set a different limit for in-store redemptions at Shell — capped at $60 per transaction. In-store redemptions of Air Miles Cash points were briefly stopped in March due to the discovery that some stolen cash miles had been used to make purchases. In April, some Air Miles collectors expressed frustration with the $50 limit because it was down from $750 prior to the suspension.
Source:Daily Sun
June 26, 2017 14:37 UTC
There is no joy, even on Eid day because of rising inequality, says Khaleda
“You all know that Eid is a time of celebrations for all Muslims,” she said at an Eid event on Monday. She bemoaned the state of the road network, saying accidents and deaths had increased due to the Awami League government’s neglect. Khaleda said the new budget is the worst ever and it has created infighting within the Awami League. This is why the people want freedom from the grasp of the Awami League. “We have seen what the Awami League gangsters and thugs do.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 14:26 UTC
Dempsters repays LB840 loan from city
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Source:Daily Sun
June 26, 2017 14:26 UTC
3 kids among 4 die as jeep plunges into ditch in Bandarban
At least four people, including three kids, have been killed and over 30 injured after a jeep, popularly known as Chander gari, plunged into ditch in Mirinja tourist area under Bandarban’s Lama upazila. Quoting locals, Lama police OC Anwar Hossain said: “The jeep plunged into roadside ditch when its driver lost control over the steering in the area around 12pm Monday.”“The accident left three kids dead on the spot and 35 injured. The injured people were taken to Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria Heath Complex and some other clinics initially,” he added. “Critically injured 25 people have been sent to Chittagong Medical College Hospital. One of them died on the way,” said Chakaria Heath Complex doctor Sharmila.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 26, 2017 13:07 UTC
#PrisonStrippers: 13 officials face suspension
Johannesburg - At least 13 prison officials face suspension over the issue of strippers performing a "strip show" for inmates at the Johannesburg Prison. Acting national commissioner of department of correctional services James Smalberger condemned the incidents and apologised to all South Africans who were offended by the image. Correction: Acting National Communicationer of Department of Correctional Services. "The management of the event should have never allowed and immediately halted, this type of explicit entertainment as pronounced by our policies," said Smalberger. @ReporterStar NZ — Nokuthula Zwane (@Zwane_2Li2Ls) June 26, 2017[email protected]The Star
Source:Daily Sun
June 26, 2017 12:52 UTC
Raushon sees hope for inflation as Ershad worries
But his wife and Leader of the Opposition Raushon Ershad hoped the situation would improve following the announcement of the final budget. I pray that Eid brings the people growth and prosperity,” Ershad said at an Eid event organised by the Jatiya Party and its associated organisations on Monday in Dhaka’s Banani. “However, there is one issue – the rising price of goods during Eid and the suffering it inflicts on the people.”“Eid Mubarak to all Muslims in Bangladesh and across the world,” said Raushon Ershad. But, we hope the situation will become better once the next budget is passed.”“After Eid we will have our party’s manifesto. We will go to every district and every district town.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 12:45 UTC
Help government to spread Eid joy to all, says Hasina
She says her government wants the joy of the festival to reach every household in Bangladesh. The prime minister called for the support of everyone in creating a developed and prosperous Bangladesh during an Eid get-together at the Ganabhaban on Monday. Then on the Eid day, a militant attack near the country’s largest Eid congregation in Sholakia resulted in the death of four. Every Eid congregation has been held beautifully.”The head of the government thanked the security forces and all others involved. I thank Allah.”The people of Bangladesh have enjoyed socio-economic development and can enjoy a joyous Eid, Hasina said.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 11:48 UTC
Rowshan sees hope for inflation as Ershad worries
But his wife and Leader of the Opposition Rowshan Ershad hoped the situation would improve following the announcement of the final budget. I pray that Eid brings the people growth and prosperity,” Ershad said at an Eid event organised by the Jatiya Party and its associated organisations on Monday in Dhaka’s Banani. “However, there is one issue – the rising price of goods during Eid and the suffering it inflicts on the people.”“Eid Mubarak to all Muslims in Bangladesh and across the world,” said Rowshan Ershad. But, we hope the situation will become better once the next budget is passed.”“After Eid we will have our party’s manifesto. We will go to every district and every district town.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 11:26 UTC
Jewish group cancels Netanyahu meeting in protest
JERUSALEM — A high-profile group of Jewish leaders cancelled a gala event with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to protest his government’s decision to scrap plans for a mixed-gender prayer area at Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The stunning move reflects an unprecedented gulf that has erupted between Israel and the Jewish diaspora over how Judaism can be practiced in Israel. Most American Jews belong to its more liberal Reform and Conservative streams and feel alienated by Israel’s ultra-Orthodox authorities that question their faith and practices. Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky was just one of senior officials who condemned the move, saying it undermines Jewish unity and calling on the government to reverse course. Ultra-Orthodox rabbis strictly govern Jewish practices in Israel such as weddings, divorces and burials.
Source:Daily Sun
June 26, 2017 11:03 UTC
Sholakia Eid prayers held amid heavy security
The 190th jamaat at the historic site was held at 10am on Sunday by Moulana Farid Uddin Masud. After the traditional Eid prayers, the congregation prayed for peace and prosperity in Bangladesh and for the eradication of militancy. Though imams traditionally led the Eid prayers from the open western-facing second storey of the Eidgah Jamme Mosque, security concerns led Moulana Masud to conduct the prayers from the first storey this year. On Eid ul-Fitr last year, armed militants conducted an attack on police personnel near the Sholakia prayer grounds. Sholakia’s name is drawn from an 1828 research study that claimed 115,000 devotees (or 'shoa ek lakh') had attended Eid prayers in the area that year.
Source:bd News24
June 26, 2017 10:30 UTC