Battery-run rickshaw drivers blocked the road and demonstrated in the capital's Dayaganj area on Wednesday, protesting the decision to ban the three-wheelers from the Dhaka Metropolitan area. — FE Photo by Shafiqul AlamOver 100 battery-run rickshaw drivers have taken to the streets in the capital's Dayaganj, protesting the High Court (HC) decision banning the three-wheelers from the Dhaka Metropolitan area, reports bdnews24.com. "The rickshaw drivers began gathering in the Dayaganj area around 9:00 am," he said. On Tuesday, the HC ordered a ban on battery-run rickshaws in the Dhaka Metropolitan area within three days. The rickshaw drivers took to the streets in Dayaganj the following day to demand the ban be withdrawn.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in the Dhaka Cantonment area, marking Armed Forces Day today. He was accompanied by the chiefs of the armed forces and other military personnel while paying the homage at 8:00am. President Shahabuddin also signed the visitors' book there. On his arrival at Shikha Anirban, chiefs of the three services and the principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division received the president. Bangladesh observes November 21 as Armed Forces Day marking the day in 1971 when the army, the navy, and the air force launched a coordinated offensive against Pakistani forces.

NEW YORK, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday. With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, the chairman of Adani Group has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud allegations and a stock crash. None of the multiple defendants in the case, including Adani, are in custody, the prosecutor's office told AFP. A self-described introvert, Adani keeps a low profile and rarely speaks to the media, often sending lieutenants to front corporate events. His big break came seven years later with a contract to build and operate a commercial shipping port in Gujarat.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The European Parliament's main political groups struck a deal Wednesday to greenlight the EU's new executive team -- including a controversial hard-right commissioner -- after a week-long standoff threatened to derail the process. Leaders of the centre-right European People's Party, the centre-left Socialists and Democrats and centrist Renew agreed to back Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission, clearing the way for a parliament confirmation vote next week and a December start. Senior lawmakers gave the go-ahead following late-night talks in Brussels to the seven commission members whose approval was still pending -- including all six of its vice-presidents, the political groups involved confirmed. Centre and left groups were unhappy that Raffaele Fitto of Italy's hard-right Brothers of Italy party was handed a vice presidency despite his political affiliation. Each of the EU's 27 states gets to nominate one member to serve on the commission, the EU's top executive body and one of the world's most formidable regulators.

Authorities have detained 23 individuals linked to vandalism and arson during protests involving employees of Beximco Group and Doreen Group in the Kashimpur area of Gazipur. Approximately 41,000 workers are employed at the Beximco Industrial Park, which houses apparel and ceramic factories. Workers from three Doreen Group factories – Doreen Garments, Doreen Apparels, and Doreen Washing Plant – expressed discontent over their factories being closed without prior notice. They declared that their protests would continue until the factories, which employ more than 5,000 workers, are reopened. The situation remains tense as authorities and workers continue to negotiate in hopes of resolving the ongoing disputes.

On a more recent Thursday night in 2024, up-and-coming student artists took to the stage at the Electric Buffalo Records “70s Night” open mic. As an entirely student-run record label and performance venue under the umbrella of Cornell Media Guild, Electric Buffalo Records (EBR) is a creative hub for all student musicians. Many of the members are part of other musical organizations around campus, but they banded together a few weeks before the open mic to solidify a set list and seize the performance opportunity. (Photo courtesy of Eve Riskind)Playing an open mic night is certainly a contrast to performing at Slope Day. The EBR performance space is the “Vinyl Room” of the WVBR-FM headquarters, a house-turned-radio station on the corner of Buffalo St. and Stewart Ave.

Jamilya Rahming, of Apopka, volunteers to pass out Thanksgiving meal kits during United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties’ drive-thru distribution event Saturday at Lake Square Mall in Leesburg.

When Scott and Lisa Melton were looking to move to a small town, they fell in love with Beatrice. Which is why Beatrice Liquidation opened Wednesday at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in the former Sisters Emporium location. Lisa Melton worked in a clinic and hospitals. Scott Melton worked for newspapers for almost 30 years, including at the Omaha World-Herald. Scott Melton said Beatrice Liquidation won't be like most liquidation stores.

How much trouble is Bangladesh's banking sector really in? Analysts say the banking sector has been burdened by years of mismanagement. The banking sector continues to bear the brunt of mistrust following the fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the mass uprising. Added to this is the widespread lack of trust across all sectors, which most vividly reflects the dire state of the banking sector. LIQUIDITY CRISISEconomists and bankers agree that the biggest challenge currently facing the banking sector is the liquidity crisis.

William F. BrownWilliam F. Brown of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away November 16, 2024. Born August 22, 1935 he was the son of William M. Brown and Frances H Miller. William was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was also Past Grand Tall Cedar of Warren County Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon and past Supreme Regional Director of Region 8. William is survived by his wife, Christine Brown; daughters, Cindy Brown (Joe Reyda) of Florida, Linda Brown (Bob) of Easton and son, William (Nancy) Brown of Phillipsburg.

RANGPUR, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS)– School students at an awareness discussion today vowed to prevent child marriage, drug abuse, misuse of mobile phones and activities of teenage gangs to ensure moral education and social security. Gangachara model police station organised the awareness raising discussion for school students at Gangachara Government Model High School premises . Presided over by headmaster of the school Md Abdul Akhter Miah, teachers and students of the school were present. All the students present at the program took an oath to stop child marriage and prevent drug abuse. In another discussion held at Gangachara Aliya Madrasa premises today, Officer-in-Charge of Gangachara model police station Md Al Imran said the program will continue in all educational institutions to prevent social curses and ensure social security in the upazila.

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During the signing ceremony for her new role, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, Unicef Representative in Bangladesh. Photo: CourtesyThe Unicef has announced the appointment of Gargee Tanushree Paul as a new youth advocate in Bangladesh for the coming two years. During the signing ceremony for her new role, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, Unicef Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed about children's rights in the country, reads a press release. The 16-year-old girl is a dedicated child rights advocate and journalist, currently a student in Grade 10 at Scholastica School. As a Youth Advocate, Gargee will inspire other young people to take action towards making the world a better place.