The Criminal Investigation Department of India’s West Bengal has arrested a butcher named Jihad Hawladar suspecting his involvement in the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar. Several Indian news publishers reported that Jihad had disclosed shocking details of the gruesome murder of the MP during the CID’s interrogation after his arrest in West Bengal state’s Bangaon on Thursday. The killers later removed the skin and applied turmeric to the body parts so that if anyone asked about what they were carrying, they could say it was meat for cooking. He had told them that parts of Anar’s body were dumped there after the killing, but authorities found no evidence at the place. He trespassed to India and was brought to Kolkata from Mumbai by the accused two months before Anar’s murder.

May 24, 2024 11:42 UTC

It’s not like me to get up in the morning and ask myself what will my next sign be? A sign that could be fun to notice on your way to god knows where, and think what’s that? When Rob showed me the shape of a heron cut into red steel, I knew two things: I wanted that heron. Our sign would be installed in that little circular area off to the left of the remodeled Bainbridge ferry terminal. Our sign had nowhere else to go — I did it for the sign.

May 24, 2024 10:01 UTC

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May 24, 2024 09:16 UTC

“May humankind live in peace and the nation remain happy.” (Bdnews24.com)Bangladesh’s president, Mohammad Sahabuddin, and prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, each delivered messages to greet the members of the nation’s Buddhist community. In his message, the president emphasized that Shakyamuni Buddha had preached a message of equality and friendship throughout his life, with the goal establishing a harmonious and peaceful world. President Mohammed Shahabuddin conveys warm greetings to Buddhists in Bangladesh at a reception ceremony on 22 May. (The Daily Star)The prime minister stated that Shakyamuni Buddha had illuminated the world with his life and actions, demonstrating the values of truth and beauty, while overcoming greed, hatred, and lust. (The Daily Star)The prime minister emphasized her government’s efforts to guarantee a dignified and secure living environment for all communities.

May 24, 2024 09:15 UTC

Corsicana, TX (75110)TodaySun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph..TonightPartly cloudy. A stray severe thunderstorm is possible. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

May 24, 2024 08:37 UTC





HANOI, May 24, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - A fire ripped through an apartment complex incentral Hanoi early Friday, killing 14 people and injuring three others,police said. Neighbours reported hearing explosions "like firecrackers" and screams frompeople inside and those living close by. "The fire grew strongly, destroying many motorbikes, electric bicycles, andbicycles in the yard area," Hanoi police said in a statement. - Explosions, screams -Another neighbour, Ngo Thi Thuy, said she saw bright flames rising up throughthe cracks of the building's corrugated metal roof. In Vietnam's deadliest fire in two decades, 56 people died -- three of themchildren -- in a Hanoi apartment block blaze last September.

May 24, 2024 04:58 UTC

REUTERSSupporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi react on the day of an election campaign rally in Meerut, India, March 31, 2024. The 200 residents of Vandana's village, like millions of others, are struggling with an economic slowdown in rural India, which stands in stark contrast to the country's spectacular economic growth and the prosperity of its urban population. "Rural parts of the country are going through an economic distress that all successive governments have miserably failed to address," Peter said. Wages sent home by migrant workers in the cities are one of the main sources of family income in rural India. "Both parties are silent on how they plan to tackle the loss of livelihoods in rural India due to climate change," he said.

May 24, 2024 04:03 UTC

DHAKA, May 23, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today called for formation of a regional cooperation forum on equitable water sharing in the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna basins. "Regional action is needed to ensure equitable sharing of water," he told an event organized by Nonggor Trust, an environment and river protection advocacy body at the Jatiya Press club here. The foreign minister said more coordination, efforts and regional initiatives are required to protect rivers and fair water sharing. Dr Hasan, also an environmentalist, called upon all to build a social movement against river pollution and land grabbers. Presided over by Nonggor Chairman Sumon Shams, the meeting was also addressed by member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Md.

May 24, 2024 03:33 UTC

This included Tk 4.3 trillion revenue collection by the NBR and Tk 200 billion from other taxes. But, a higher-up in the finance ministry says the government is proceeding with a Tk 5.4 trillion revenue collection target from local sources. If so, the NBR has to increase its tax collection by Tk 700 billion, or 17 percent. NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem says that every year the government tries to increase the revenue collection target. The growth in revenue collection was 22 percent in 2020-21, but it dipped to 10 percent in 2022-23.

May 24, 2024 03:13 UTC

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska vs. Illinois under the Friday Night Lights, changes to Memorial Stadium's renovation and more. The duo opens with a look at the Huskers' Friday night game that puts it direct competition with high school football, give their reactions and talk logistics of the game. They move onto the changes to the Memorial Stadium renovations, give their reactions to shifting from South Stadium to East and West Stadiums. They also talk what happens once Nebraska no longer allows grandfathered-in seats and the inevitable reshuffling of seats. They give an update on Nebraska in the Big Ten baseball tournament, and close out with Nebraska softball.

May 24, 2024 01:49 UTC

Monks pray on top of Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Indonesian government is currently spearheading the transformation of the Borobudur Buddhist temple into a global religious tourism destination. Constructed in the 8th century under the Syailendra dynasty, Borobudur is considered one of the most revered spiritual sites for Buddhist devotees in the country. The country plans to establish cultural and educational facilities within the complex, offering courses to enhance understanding of Buddhism. The first major event in this scheme is the celebration of Vesak at the temple on May 23, expected to attract 15,000-20,000 Buddhist pilgrims.

May 23, 2024 21:58 UTC

The government's move to rationalise fuel subsidies, starting with diesel, is being carefully executed with various targeted groups shielded from price increases through fleet cards and cash transfers. The targeted subsidies will mitigate the adverse impact on inflation while generating substantial savings, particularly by reducing leakages and cross-border smuggling, he said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on May 22 announced that his Cabinet agreed to implement a targeted diesel subsidy for consumers in Malaysia. To curb drastic rises in the prices of goods and services, the government will provide subsidies for traders using commercial diesel vehicles including ten types of public transport vehicles and 23 types of goods vehicles under the diesel subsidy control system. Yeah said that transport costs will hardly rise as most operators are provided with targeted subsidies.

May 23, 2024 21:54 UTC

DHAKA, May 23, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today saidBangladesh and India are working together on resolving the mystery of murderof Anwarul Azim Anar, MP. "Our mission is in regular contact with Kolkata Police on the whole matter. Anwarul Azim Anar, a Member of Parliament (MP) from Jhenidah-4 constituency,went missing in Kolkata (West Bengal) last week and later was murdered in aresidential flat there. Meanwhile, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the law enforcementagencies had 'almost identified' the killers of Anwarul Azim. The minister also told newsmen that Police and intelligence agencies of bothBangladesh and India have been working on the murder case.

May 23, 2024 20:18 UTC

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May 23, 2024 20:10 UTC

Wait for you to come back,Come back and say ‘I love you’I hear your voice whispering in my ears,I am always near you my dear. Your presence in nature is all around,My love for you knows no bounds. Brief Bio of Tasneem Hossain:Tasneem Hossain, majoring in English Language and Literature is a multi-lingual poet fromBangladesh. As an author, she tries to spread message of love, hope, mercy and create an awareness of social responsibilities. A sportswoman, she also worked as newscaster, commentary reader and radio presenter in radio Bangladesh for 10 years and directed dramas like Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

May 23, 2024 20:09 UTC