Leaders and activists of the ousted party chanted slogans saluting Sheikh Mujib and Sheikh Hasina and denouncing the interim governmentMore than a hundred leaders and activists of the Awami League have brought out a procession to protest the mass arrests and murder cases against Sheikh Hasina and other party leaders. They marched from Institute of Engineers in Ramna to the International Crimes Tribunal premises on Monday. The leaders and activists chanted slogans saluting Sheikh Mujib and Sheikh Hasina and denouncing the interim government, calling it 'illegal.' "We condemn the illegal, unconstitutional government, the unconstitutional complaints at the illegal and unconstitutional tribunals, naming Sheikh Hasina in illegal cases, scrapping Mar 7 Day and National Mourning Day on Aug 15, removing Bangabandhu's photo from the Bangabhaban, and the mass arrests of Awami League leaders and activists alongside the cases against them. The people Bangladesh do not abide by your decisions," said Md Zahurul Islam, member of the central sub-committee of the Awami League.

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China's Xi says to 'enhance' ties with Brazil as arrives for G20: state mediaRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he was seeking to "further enhance" ties with Brazil as he arrived Sunday for a state visit and a G20 summit, state media said. Xi is due to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the visit, which will last until Thursday. Both Brazil and China have sought to position themselves as mediators in the conflict in Ukraine, while declining to sanction Russia for its invasion. A visit this year by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to Beijing was seen as paving the way for Brazil to join China's massive Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure project. A number of South American nations, including Peru, have signed up to the initiative which is a central pillar of President Xi's bid to expand China's clout overseas.

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Guardian Shari Zeman, left, of the Village of St. Catherine, cheers as Don Simms, center, an Oxford resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, embraces his wife, Shirley Simms, after arriving from the flightless Villages Honor Flight.

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GAZIPUR, Nov 17: The National University has announced that written tests will be reintroduced for admissions to its honours programme in the upcoming academic session.This decision aims to improve the quality of education and the standards of degrees across its affiliated institutions. "Those who have passed the HSC [Higher Secondary Certificate] exams this year will now have to take a written test for admission," said the university's Vice Chancellor ASM Amanullah during a gathering held on Saturday morning in Bogura's Shibganj Upazila, with participation from students, teachers, and local dignitaries.Earlier, admissions to the National University were based on the results of the Secondary School Certificate, or SSC, and HSC exams.The VC also discussed plans to enhance the quality of degrees offered by the university and to further develop the industry-academia connection for students.—bdnews24.com

I wish to share my public appreciation for all the professionals involved in our Carroll County Drug Treatment Court system that assists citizen offenders in their recovery. My attendance over the years as a public official (commissioner/delegate) at the Drug Court’s graduation ceremonies, so graciously hosted by Carroll Community College, gives me peace and solace. Seeing individuals whose lives were completely consumed by the destructive vice of addiction turn their lives around is something all of us must praise and respect. For us to ignore the addict on the sidewalk does us no good and only adds to the long-term harm. Christopher Eric Bouchat, a Republican, is a state delegate representing District 5, covering Carroll and Frederick counties.

Students packed Bailey Hall to welcome actress and advocate Lana Condor for an engaging Q&A session on Friday evening. But we’re here!”Leaderboard 2The evening turned to meaningful discussion, with Condor reflecting on the shift she has seen in Hollywood regarding opportunities for Asian-American actors. “I actually do believe the needle has moved in a much better way than it has before,” Condor said. Newsletter Signup“That was not part of the narrative for what Hollywood was trying to bring to me,” Condor said. “Our stories became something that Hollywood was really excited to tell — they should have always been excited to tell them,” Condor said.

DHAKA, Nov 17, 2024 - (BSS) – The Bangladesh Army-led Joint-forces today arrested 15 miscreants while conducting a joint raid in Ganaktuli City Colony area of Hazaribagh here today, according to a release of Inter-Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR). Based on secret information, the joint-forces led by 46-infantry brigades of the Bangladesh Army also recovered different types of sharp weapons, contraband drugs, mobile phone sets, Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards and Taka in cash from their possessions, it said. The arrestees along with the seized weapons and goods were handed over to the police and representatives of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC). This special drive is being carried out by the Bangladesh Army as a part of regular patrolling and operations in different places under 'In Aid to Civil Power' to implement the directives of the Interim Government, the release added.

Eight Asian nations are guaranteed to qualify for the World CupChina's renewed confidence will face the ultimate test on Tuesday as Branko Ivankovic's side host Japan looking to build on consecutive World Cup qualifying wins against the team that dished out a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing in September. "This isn't an easy group," said Brankovic after Zhang Yuning earned the Chinese victory over Bahrain on Thursday. "Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia are perhaps one level higher but we tried to compete against them. Eight Asian nations are guaranteed to qualify for the World Cup, with the first two finishers in the three groups advancing while the third and fourth-place teams advance to another round. The Jordanians occupy second place on goal difference and travel to Kuwait while Oman host Iraq.

Students warn of major blockades if their demands are not met within the time frameRangpur students demand advisor appointment within 3 days, threaten to cut off northern BangladeshStudents of Rangpur have threatened to sever connections with capital Dhaka if an advisor from northern Bangladesh is not appointed to the interim government within the next three days. Despite two advisors visiting Rangpur recently, no discussion on the matter was held, further increasing dissatisfaction among the people of North Bengal. Infrastructure development: North Bengal has been deprived of adequate development for over 15 years, making an advisor from the region crucial. Agricultural progress: Despite contributing to food production, farmers in North Bengal have seen little improvement in their livelihoods. The leaders believe that appointing an advisor will help calm the growing frustration in Rangpur and North Bengal.

UK minister offers support to Bangladesh to recover billions in smuggled moneyThe UK’s Foreign Office Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West has expressed her country’s full support in helping Bangladesh recover the billions of dollars laundered abroad during the 15 years of Awami League rule. West told Yunus that it is important for him to know that the British government support Bangladesh. Yunus emphasised that recovering the smuggled funds, stolen by corrupt politicians, oligarchs, and bureaucrats, is a top priority for his administration. Citing a recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh, Yunus said that over $12 billion is being smuggled abroad annually. The interim prime minister also said Bangladesh would need India’s cooperation to achieve this goal.

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Scientists say conservation of the Amazon is vital to curbing climate change because of the vast amount of climate-warming carbon dioxide its trees absorb. In his four-hour stopover in Manaus, Biden plans to announce an additional $50 million for the Amazon Fund, initially funded by Norway and Germany to back conservation of the rainforest, bringing the effective US contribution to $100 million. Last year, Biden said he would request $500 million from the US Congress to support the Amazon Fund. Trump has called climate change a hoax and plans to roll back much of Biden's landmark climate legislation to help pay for the extension of tax cuts secured in his first term. The incoming Republican president also aims to boost record US oil and natural gas production and eliminate rules imposed by Biden to wean gasoline-powered cars off US roads