Schools were closed on Thursday by a High Court order due to the intense heatStudents will return to school on Saturday after a High Court order barred schools from holding classes on Thursday amid the intense heat. As a result, secondary schools will reopen after a long holiday on May 4. The Ministry of Education announced that secondary schools would commence classes from Saturday, May 4. The decision to hold classes on the weekend has drawn criticism, particularly from a section of teachers who have come forward to demand classes on Saturday be scrapped. Regarding the decision, Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury told the media on Tuesday that the government could decide to hold classes on Friday as well if it is necessary to fix the learning deficit.

May 02, 2024 09:42 UTC

The Awami League chief said the 2024 election was the best one in the history of BangladeshPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has challenged leftist political leaders orchestrating protests against her government to say who they see as her successor if the Awami League were to be pushed from power. What message did you want to send to the nation?” a senior journalist asked Hasina. “I want to ask you a question - those [leaders] we believe to be leftists are always very progressive and people-oriented groups. My question is, when they oust me, who will replace me? I think journalists will support me.”The Awami League chief said the 2024 election was the best one in the history of Bangladesh and it upheld people’s rights.

May 02, 2024 08:26 UTC

Regarding her recent visit to Thailand, the premier noted that it was her first bilateral visit since forming a new government. The press conference began at her official residence Gonobhaban at 11:30am on Thursday. As always, the press conference was telecast live by state broadcaster BTV. The head of government attends a press conference after every foreign trip. On the same day, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjabana called on the prime minister.

May 02, 2024 07:02 UTC

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the world order has changed in the wake of recent world events, pushing Bangladesh to form closer bonds with its neighbours. Regarding her recent visit to Thailand, the premier noted that it was her first bilateral visit since forming a new government. On the same day, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjabana called on the prime minister. Prime Minister Thavisin formally welcomed Hasina with a guard of honour on Apr 26. Hasina joined the luncheon hosted by the Thai prime minister.

May 02, 2024 07:01 UTC

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DHAKA, May 1, 2024 (BSS) - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited Bangladesh Awami League (AL) to observe the overall preparation and campaign taken for the national elections in India. According to the press release, national elections are being held in seven phases in different provinces of India. India, which has the world's largest democracy, is confident in Bangladesh Awami League as well as Sheikh Hasina's leadership and thus, considers Awami League as one of the most important organizations in South Asia and their true friends. In the invitation letter sent to Bangladesh Awami League, they have requested to send a representative from Awami League to observe BJP's election preparations and campaign. During this visit, the Awami League representative will meet senior BJP leaders.

May 02, 2024 05:48 UTC

In a time of unprecedented electricity generation amid a record-breaking summer heatwave, the relentless surge in demand has outstripped available supply, making uninterrupted power provision next to impossible. However, disruptions in the electricity imported from India pushed load shedding over 3,000 MW for several hours on Monday. Regarding the power situation, he told bdnews24.com, "It's quite good. In extended areas of Mohammadpur like Nabinagar, Satmasjid Housing, and Chand Uddyan, load shedding lasts two to three hours. "Generally, our area didn't face load shedding, but adjusting to this frequent disruption over the past week has been difficult."

May 02, 2024 05:27 UTC

General Daily Insight for May 02, 2024 Inspiration could come to us today, but figuring out what to do with it might require actual effort. When the inquisitive Aquarius Moon squares brilliant Uranus and expansive Jupiter, big ideas may flow a mile a minute. However, slow-moving Pluto turns retrograde at 1:46 pm EDT, reminding us that change typically doesn’t happen overnight. Taurus April 20 – May 20 A straightforward path to progress is presently unlikely. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Something you said in the past might come back to haunt you at any moment.

May 02, 2024 05:05 UTC

For me, the encampment feels like utopia in that it reminds us of the possibility of a better world. Within the encampment I’ve tried to pay close attention to those limitations: escaping, for a moment, the crushing weight of the neoliberal university can only solve so much. My job description (reflection of the whole University in the pages of The Sun) will necessarily include voices against the encampment — sometimes strongly so. What does it mean when we act on the realization that our institutions need us more than we need them? Max Fattal is a third year in the School of Industrial Labor Relations and the associate editor of The Cornell Daily Sun.

May 02, 2024 04:58 UTC

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May 02, 2024 03:31 UTC

The family has decided to restructure its shareholding in the conglomerate to operate as two entities, Godrej Enterprises and Godrej IndustriesA Godrej Aerospace logo is pictured during a press conference outside the plant in Mumbai, India, July 10, 2023. REUTERSIndia's Godrej family has decided to restructure its shareholding in the conglomerate to operate as two entities, Godrej Enterprises and Godrej Industries, according to a filing late on Tuesday. Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) will be headed by 75-year-old Jamshyd Godrej as chairperson and managing director and his niece Nyrika Holkar as executive director. Nadir Godrej, 73, will serve as chairperson of Godrej Industries Group (GIG), which operates via listed companies including Godrej Industries, Godrej Consumer Products, Godrej Properties, Godrej Agrovet and Astec Lifesciences. 82-year-old Adi Godrej stepped down as chairman of Godrej Industries in August 2021, handing over the reign to his brother, Nadir Godrej.

May 02, 2024 02:20 UTC

This upcoming week, from May 1 to May 7, Cornell will celebrate its annual Israel Week, run by Cornell Hillel. There has never been a more critical time for Israel Week. Thursday will continue Israel week with a “shuk” (Hebrew/Arabic for “market”) on the Arts/Agriculture Quad. It seems appropriate for Israel Week to lead into Yom Hashoah, as the Holocaust and Israel will forever be intrinsically connected. A week of remembrance for both the Holocaust and Oct. 7, of fun and celebration, of culture, community and learning, Israel Week promises to have it all.

May 02, 2024 01:46 UTC

Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodaySunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 90F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightMainly clear skies. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

May 01, 2024 22:05 UTC

Most of the action in college volleyball recruiting comes in a flurry during the summer, especially at a top program like Nebraska. Manaia Ogbechie, a 6-foot-3 middle blocker from Santa Rosa Valley, California, committed to Nebraska on Monday, and announced it Wednesday. The late commit comes in part because Ogbechie was previously committed to Northwestern, which has since had a coaching change. “The culture of growth that Nebraska has, that’s exactly what I was looking for,” Ogbechie said. Photos: Nebraska beach volleyball takes advantage of warm weather, Feb. 26

May 01, 2024 21:32 UTC

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