DHAKA, Oct 20, 2024 (BSS) - In a move to restore vision, cornea transplant, an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue, has been conducted on the eyes of two patients who were injured in the anti-discrimination student movement. The Seba Foundation-operating out of the USA and Nepal-has arranged the delivery of highly-sensitive corneal tissue to Bangladesh for emergency transplant procedures. The adviser said a significant number of common people including students who were injured during the anti-discrimination student movement are receiving treatment in various private and public hospitals. "A specialized dedicated care unit has been formed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital for their better treatment. It has been ensuring maximum health care to the injured people," she added.

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Aside from Exim Bank, the remaining five banks were under the control of S Alam Group.A Bangladesh Bank official said, "There is a liquidity crisis in several banks. Ten stronger banks then agreed to provide the loansSonali Bank gave Tk 3.7 billion to First Security Islami Bank.Social Islami Bank received a total of Tk 3 billion. Of this, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank the other Tk 1 billionUnion Bank received Tk 1.5 billion from Sonali Bank.Global Islami Bank received Tk 950 million. Of this, Mutual Trust Bank provided Tk 200 million, while Sonali Bank gave Tk 750 million.National Bank received Tk 3.20 billion. Of this amount, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2.2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank Tk 1 billion.Exim Bank received Tk 4 billion, the entirety of which was provided by Sonali Bank.

Monju Mia went to Saudi Arabia a few months ago for a better livelihood, but he could not return to the country even after the death of his beloved son. “His friends took him to Tangail Sheikh Hasina Medical College and Hospital, where on duty doctor declared him dead,” she added. Maruf was buried at their native Joshihati village under Basail upazila in Tangail district after a namaz-e-janaja the next day. Jahangir Alam, a neighbor of Maruf, said, “Maruf was engaged with the movement since its beginning…. Maruf’s mother filed a case with Tangail Sadar Model Police Station against 56 people, including former agriculture minister Abdur Razzaque.

REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesSmoke billows from a fire following a rocket impact, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, near Rosh Pina, northern Israel, Oct 20, 2024. Israel said the strike hit a Hamas target, questioning an earlier death toll of 73 released by the Hamas media office. Over 5,000 Palestinians left Jabalia via designated routes, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on social media platform X. At the start of October, Israel launched a ground assault inside Lebanon in an attempt to stabilise the border region for its citizens who had fled rocket attacks in northern Israel. Fifty nine people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights over the same period, say Israeli authorities.

The explosives plant, a major supplier to Russian forces, faces US and EU sanctionsFlames rise during an explosion in Toropets, Tver region, Russia. Screenshot taken from a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024. SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERSFlames rise during an explosion in Toropets, Tver region, Russia. Screenshot taken from a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024. SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERSUkraine struck a manufacturer of military explosives deep inside Russian territory overnight, as well as storage infrastructure at a military airfield in the Lipetsk region, Kyiv's General Staff said in a statement on Sunday.

DHAKA, Oct 19, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said a search committee will be formed soon to reconstitute the Election Commission (EC). He made the announcement during dialogues with political parties held at State Guest House Jamuna here today. Briefing reporters at Foreign Service Academy here this evening about the outcomes of the dialogues, Chief Adviser's Personal Assistant Mahfuj Alam said as per the rules, the search committee will be formed with six members. The special assistant said the political parties joined the dialogue today demanded the ban of Awami League and its alliance parties. The advisers' council, led by Chief Adviser Prof Yunus, held dialogues with some political parties on continuation of its new round of political dialogue.

The Black Caps chase down 107 on the final day of a rain-interrupted series opener in Bengaluru to clinch their first Test win in India since 1988New Zealand secured an eight-wicket win for their first test victory in India since 1988 as the Black Caps chased down 107 and humbled the home side early on the final day of the rain-interrupted series opener on Sunday. After dismissing India for their worst home total of 46 and making 402 in reply, New Zealand bowled out Rohit Sharma's side for 462 in the second innings on Saturday to lay the platform for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Rachin Ravindra and Will Young remained calm under pressure after the loss of two early wickets to get the job done, earning New Zealand only their third win on Indian soil in 38 attempts going back to 1955. Bumrah and fellow pace bowler Mohammed Siraj made life hell for the New Zealand batsmen early in the day, as India looked to do what no team have done in test history and win a match after conceding a first-innings lead of more than 350 runs. The wicket appeared to turn placid after that dismissal as New Zealand cruised to a famous victory.

SEOUL, Oct 20, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - North Korea's top diplomat on Sunday criticised a new sanctions monitoring team led by the United States as "unlawful and illegitimate", warning countries involved in the entity would face a "dear price". The 11-member team was named earlier this month after Russia in March vetoed the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, imposed for its banned nuclear and weapons programmes. Since the Russian veto, South Korea and its allies have worked to apply different methods to monitor sanctions, leading to the formation of the new group -- which includes the United States and Japan. Such a monitoring mechanism is "utterly unlawful and illegitimate", North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said in a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency on Sunday. The criticism comes on the heels of a report by the South's spy agency that North Korea had sent a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already training in Russia.

Three passengers on the car were injured in the accidentThe driver of a motorised rickshaw van has died after his vehicle collided with a car in Gopalganj. At least three passengers on the private car were injured in the accident that occurred around 7am on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Pathalia on Sunday, said Sub-Inspector Asadur Rahman of Gopalganj Sadar Police Station. The dead driver was identified as Zikrul Molla, 65, from Boro Gawla village in Bagerhat. The car was headed to Khulna from Dhaka when it crashed into the motorised rickshaw van going to Gopalganj's Bedgram from Bhatiyapara, SI Asadur said. The private car veered halfway into a roadside ditch, leaving three passengers injured.”Police subsequently took the injured passengers and the dead driver to the 250-bed Gopalganj General Hospital.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Appellate Division’s decision allowing the removal of the court’s justices through the use of a Supreme Judicial Council, according to bdnews24.com. The state had petitioned for the review of the 2017 decision declaring the 16th Amendment to the Constitution illegal. Now, if a judge proves unable to perform their duties or a complaint of professional misconduct is raised, action can be taken through a Supreme Judicial Council. The judgment then revived the Supreme Court Judicial Council for the removal of judges. Afterwards, Quddus told the media that the 16th Amendment repealed clauses 2-8 of Article 96 of the Constitution.

Sonali Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, and Dutch Bangla Bank provided the support to First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, National Bank and Exim Bank. Sonali Bank gave Tk 3.7 billion to First Security Islami BankSocial Islami Bank received a total of Tk 3 billion. Of this, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank the other Tk 1 billionUnion Bank received Tk 1.5 billion from Sonali BankGlobal Islami Bank received Tk 950 million. Of this, Mutual Trust Bank provided Tk 200 million, while Sonali Bank gave Tk 750 millionNational Bank received Tk 3.20 billion. Of this amount, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2.2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank Tk 1 billionExim Bank received Tk 4 billion, the entirety of which was provided by Sonali Bank

Jittering donkey carts have long been essential for aftermarket transport from southern Karachi's wholesale bazaars, nested in narrow streets preventing regular vehicles from accessing their trove of wares. But the 69-year-old said they're no longer a desired commodity at an animal market held each Sunday. But most donkey carts are empty with their owners and animals idle. One Karachi animal welfare activist who asked to remain anonymous said increasingly long journeys and poor road conditions are knackering the animals. "Due to a lack of resources, donkey owners use rope or a piece of cloth in place of proper harnesses leading to severe chaffing and skin wounds," she said.

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Parent HDFC Bank, which holds a 94.6% stake in HDB Financial, will sell shares worth 100 billion rupees, the lender saidIndia's HDB Financial to raise up to $1.5 billion in IPOThe headquarters of India's HDFC bank is pictured in Mumbai, India, December 4, 2015. Photo: Economic Times @EconomicTimes via XThe headquarters of India's HDFC bank is pictured in Mumbai, India, December 4, 2015. Photo: Economic Times @EconomicTimes via XIndia's top private lender HDFC Bank said on Saturday its HDB Financial Services unit will raise up to 125 billion rupees ($1.5 billion) in its initial public offering (IPO). Incorporated in 2007, HDB Financial Services provides secured and unsecured loans and has more than 1,680 branches across India. This week, Hyundai Motor India's $3.3 billion IPO was oversubscribed by more than two times, attracting aggressive bidding from institutional investors, even though pricing concerns deterred retail participation.