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View the latest election returns for select offices and ballot questions in the Maryland general election that concluded on Nov. 5, 2024, including the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican Larry Hogan, Baltimore City’s Harborplace ballot question and school board races in Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties. Read our election coverage here. As of Wednesday morning, unofficial results were in for Carroll, Harford and Howard counties while election officials in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties were still counting votes. Statewide, an estimated 2% of the vote remained to be counted, according to the Associated Press. U.S. PRESIDENTU.S. SENATE
REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoMilitary cadets light candles during a commemorative ceremony on the 1000th day of Russia's full scale attack on Ukraine, in front of the 'Motherland' monument in Kyiv, Ukraine Nov 19, 2024. Ukraine said it struck a Russian arms depot about 110 km (70 miles) inside Russia, an attack that caused secondary explosions. Ukraine's military did not publicly specify the weapons used, but a Ukrainian government source and a US official confirmed it had used ATACMS. A US official said Russia intercepted two of eight missiles and that the strike was at an ammunition supply point. Biden gave approval this week for Ukraine to use ATACMS, the longest-range missiles Washington has supplied, for such attacks inside Russia.
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South Asia Pursues $625 Billion Renewable Energy Goal Bangladesh focuses on climate financing and regional cooperation to boost clean energy initiativesSouth Asia stands on the brink of transformation as it aims to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030, requiring substantial funding estimated at $625 billion. "The time has come for Bangladesh to invest heavily in renewable energy measures," Rizwana asserted, highlighting how rooftop solar energy projects could meet up to 40% of the nation’s renewable energy requirements. Bangladesh is actively exploring hydropower options from both Nepal and Bhutan, seeking avenues through India to create mechanistic ties for sharing energy resources. "The notion of land shortage for renewable energy projects is unfounded," she remarked, calling for the political will to overcome these hurdles. The commitment to renewable energy reflects hope, driven by collaboration and innovative approaches to resource management.
Four people have been killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a pickup truck in Madhupur upazila of Tangail. The accident occurred around 5:30 am on Tuesday in front of Malauri Government Primary School on the Tangail-Jamalpur Regional Highway, according to Inspector Rasel Ahmed of Madhupur Police Station. Three of the dead have been identified as Rabiul Islam, 28, and Barillah, 42, from Jamalpur’s Islampur upazila, and pickup driver Sujon Mia. A Binimoy Paribahan bus was headed from Dhanbari to Dhaka when it crashed into a pickup headed to Jamalpur, said Inspector Rasel. They were rescued and taken to the Madhupur Upazila Health Complex, where the doctor declared them dead.”The two vehicles involved in the accident have been seized and taken to the police station, law enforcers say.
The High Court has ordered the committee investigating the death of 5-year-old Ayan Ahmed, who died during a circumcision procedure at United Medical College Hospital, to submit its findings by Jan 12. After the hearing, the court ordered the report to be submitted by Jan 12,” said Akand. Ayan was subsequently transferred to United Hospital in Gulshan and placed on life support. The case implicated United Medical College Hospital’s anaesthesiologist Syed Sabbir Ahmed, surgeon Tasnuva Mahjabin, an anonymous director and other unidentified employees of the medical college hospital and United Hospital. Shamim alleged the medical college hospital applied total anaesthesia without the family’s permission while United Hospital barred them from taking Ayan to another hospital.
DHAKA, Nov 19, 2024 (BSS)- Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farjana today said the government employees should work to fulfill the people's aspiration. The secretary said this while exchanging views with the officials and employees of Mass Communication Department (MCD) at Tathya Bhaban here. Farjana said people have many expectations from government employees. So, every government employee should work with sincerity and honesty to fulfill people's expectations, she added. Earlier, the information secretary visited the office of Bangladesh Film Certification Board.
RAJSHAHI, Nov 19, 2024 (BSS) - Newly appointed officers of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) have been urged to remain well equipped with knowledge and skills to deliver modern and digital banking services to the clients in general. There is no alternative to building capacity for creating a client-friendly atmosphere alongside attaining success in the banking profession. A total of 40 newly recruited senior officers and officers joined the month-long training course. They also urged them to make the banking services client-friendly so that they can derive total benefits of the banking services. Innovative ideas and best uses of those can be a vital means of delivering farmer-friendly banking services to the grassroots clients to ensure their welfare.
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In his words, Bangladesh needed stronger institutions, led by competent professionals, to ensure accountability and fairness. Khalidi highlighted his observation from his experience as bdnews24.com, which took the news service in Bangladesh to digital era, marked its 18 years in business. However, Khalidi explained why it took eight years to get all changemakers at one stage after the tenth anniversary of bdnews24.com. He continued, “We need stronger institutions, led by competent professionals, to ensure accountability and fairness. Led by Editor-in-Chief Khalidi, the new management transformed the news outlet into the first ever dotcom company in the country.
DHAKA, Nov 19, 2024 (BSS) -The government has given permission to import of 18.80 crore eggs through 42 designated firms for stabilising the egg market. The Ministry of Commerce today gave the permission to stabilise prices and ensure the availability of this essential commodity. According to the ministry's statement, this import permission will expire on January 31, 2025.
Random comments and facts· Since 2021, the highest-graded passer in all of football is Joe Burrow (93.4). · Joe Burrow leads the NFL in yards, touchdowns, and QBR. His smiling and “fiving” other players after the game maybe made me more mad than the missed field goals. · Joe Burrow has more losses than Tom Brady with 300+ pass yards, three+ pass yards, and zero interceptions (Burrow has three, Brady had two). Let’s talk Reds baseballI need a mental break from the Bengals’ downward spiral.