Startup Bangladesh Limited has cancelled its Tk 50 million investment in 10 Minute School after the online educational platform's founder posted in support of the quota reform movement on Facebook, reports bdnews24.com. On Monday, Startup Bangladesh took to Facebook to announce the cancellation of the investment, stating: "Startup Bangladesh Limited has cancelled the investment proposal of Tk 50 million for 10 Minute School." A few minutes later, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the ICT state minister, shared Startup Bangladesh Limited's post from his official Facebook page. Startup Bangladesh is the flagship venture capital fund of the government's ICT Division. Ayman Sadiq, the chief executive officer of 10 Minute School, could not be contacted for comment either due to his mobile phone being switched off.

July 17, 2024 01:56 UTC

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July 17, 2024 01:17 UTC

114 eminent citizens demand justiceAn alleged BCL activist shoots at student protesters with a shotgun in Chattogram city’s Muradpur area around 4:45pm. PHOTOS: Collected; Rajib Raihan; Rashed ShumonSeveral rights organisations yesterday issued statements condemning the attacks on quota reform protesters at Dhaka University and other campuses across the country. The International Human Rights Commission's Bangladesh chapter, Manobadhikar Sangskriti Foundation, and Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik have also expressed concerns over the attacks. 114 CITIZENS CONDEMNAt least 114 eminent citizens in a statement yesterday strongly condemned the attacks on quota protesters over the last two days. We strongly condemn the painful news of the deaths of at least four people in the attacks on the protesters."

July 16, 2024 22:17 UTC

Expressing deep concern over the attacks on journalists covering the quota protests, the Editors' Council yesterday called upon the government, student organisations, and law enforcers to ensure the safety of journalists. Mentioning that at least 25 journalists were wounded in the attacks in different parts of the capital over the last two days, the council condemned such assaults on journalists on duty. Somoy Television cameraperson Shimul and Bijoy Television cameraperson Mostafa were wounded while gathering information during clashes in Dinajpur. In Bogura, Jamuna Television senior reporter and bureau chief Meherul Sujon, Daily Karatoa photojournalist Shafiqul Islam, Daily Ittefaq photojournalist Bimu Rahman, Gazi Television cameraperson Enamul Haque, and an online journalist were injured. "We call upon the government, all student organisations, and law enforcers to ensure the safety of journalists while they discharge their professional duties," the statement said.

July 16, 2024 21:25 UTC

Md Shahjahan, 25, used to earn a living selling doormats near Balaka Cinema HallSecond Dhaka victim is New Market hawker as six die in quota violence across BangladeshA 25-year-old hawker from Dhaka's New Market area, Mohammad Shahjahan, has been identified as the second casualty in the deadly violence at the Science Laboratory area over the quota reform movement. He was brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in an ambulance around 7pm on Tuesday, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. Earlier, another unidentified youth of the same age died around 5:15pm from injuries suffered during a clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League activists and anti-quota protesters near Dhaka College. Moreover, 60 injured individuals have been brought to the hospital from various areas, including Dhaka College and Science Laboratory, according to Inspector Bachchu. Amid the clashes in the Science Laboratory area, the sound of five handmade bombs exploding was heard.

July 16, 2024 19:46 UTC





The Beatrice City Council held a public hearing and approved a resolution modifying a plan for a redevelopment area near 25th and Scott street during Monday's meeting. Councilmen discussed parking in the area. In other business, the council discussed and passed resolutions in relation to the four elementary school properties street signage, parking and crosswalks. The city will take ownership of the elementary sites 90 days after Beatrice Public Schools vacates the buildings as a part of the agreement with the city. The next regular meeting of the Beatrice City Council will be Aug. 5 in the Beatrice Public Schools Administration Board Room.

July 16, 2024 18:11 UTC

The Gage County Sheriff's Office made a three arrests on Friday while serving a search warrant in Beatrice. Swoboda was previously convicted of domestic assault, making it illegal for him to possess a firearm. Deputies also arrested Ashley Ohnesorge, 33, of Beatrice for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, aiding and abetting the distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, maintaining a drug house and child neglect. Samantha Buchholz, 30, of Beatrice was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies found four baggies of suspected methamphetamine, a .32-caliber revolver, marijuana, digital scales and drug paraphernalia.

July 16, 2024 18:11 UTC

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July 16, 2024 17:55 UTC

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency!

July 16, 2024 17:26 UTC

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July 16, 2024 17:04 UTC

DHAKA, July 16, 2024 (BSS) - The Education Ministry has shut down all secondary, higher secondary educational institutions and the polytechnic institutes till further notice. The ministry disclosed it in a notification today considering the safety of the students.

July 16, 2024 16:17 UTC

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July 16, 2024 16:08 UTC

In the beginning, our friend started a GoFundMe to help with expenses, for filming and festival entrance fees. Now he is embarking on his fourth film and even before he has shot one day, he is again asking all of his friends to contribute. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Father hid son’s affair from MomAsking Eric: Father hid son’s affair from Mom Advice | Asking Eric: Step-grandmother neglected by grandkidsAsking Eric: Step-grandmother neglected by grandkids Advice | Asking Eric: I’m embarrassed by my persistent coughAsking Eric: I’m embarrassed by my persistent cough Advice | Asking Eric: Is their marriage in trouble? Asking Eric: Is their marriage in trouble? Advice | Asking Eric: My parents keep asking for financial help It also sounds like they may have some growing to do with regard to showing care for loved ones in general.

July 16, 2024 14:57 UTC

Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayA mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..TonightRain showers early then thundershowers overnight. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

July 16, 2024 13:17 UTC

Protesters from the university clash with pro-government elements in Old DhakaFour Jagannath University students shot, one stabbed in attack on anti-quota protestAs many as four students have been shot and another stabbed in an attack on anti-quota protesters of Jagannath University in Old Dhaka. Doctor Arif of Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital’s emergency department, who gave a single name, said they treated four students shot and injured in the attack. Members of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s Jagannath University unit started for the Dhaka University campus on two buses around 3pm. Later, the protesters of Jagannath University started gathering at the main gate of their campus. The protesters, armed with sticks, then marched towards Dhaka University but came under attack when their procession reached Rai Saheb Bazar.

July 16, 2024 12:53 UTC