Sector commander KM Shafiullah in ICU
Maj Gen (Retd) KM Shafiullah, one of the noted sector commanders in the Liberation War, has been admitted to the intensive care unit, or ICU, at a Dhaka hospital. “He [Shafiullah] is receiving treatment at the ICU of Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital,” Habib said, citing the sector commander’s family. Shafiullah was second in command of the Second East Bengal Regiment in Joydevpur during the 1971 Liberation War. At the beginning of the Liberation War, Shafiullah was the commander of Sector 3. Born in 1934 in Narayanganj’s Rupganj, Shafiullah served as the chief of Army staff of the Bangladesh Army from 1972 to 1975.
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June 18, 2024 08:42 UTC
10.4 million animals sacrificed for Eid-ul-Azha
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock says that 10,408,918 animals were sacrificed across Bangladesh during Eid-ul-Azha this year. “Last year, the number of sacrifices across the country was 10,041,812. “Compared to last year, the country sacrificed 367,106 more animals this year.”Dhaka Division saw the most sacrifices this year, while Mymensingh Division saw the least. Field level data says 2,529,182 animals were sacrificed in the Dhaka Division, 2,057,520 in the Chattogram Division, 2,426,111 in the Rajshahi Division, 1,008,855 in the Khulna Division, 428,438 in the Barishal Division, 393,742 in the Sylhet Division, 1,172,553 in the Rangpur Division, and 392,517 in the Mymensingh Division. The livestock sacrificed included 4,766,859 cows, 112,918 buffaloes, 5,056,719 goats, 471,149 sheep, and 1,273 other animals.
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June 18, 2024 05:44 UTC
Daily Horoscope for June 18, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 18, 2024 An unusual intensity is surrounding our current emotions. You’re more than happy to stop and smell the roses while Venus tours your upbeat 3rd house, showing you the pleasure on offer. Conversely, the mismatch between Venus and Pluto in your 10th House of Career will force you to change tact. With Venus huddled in your private 8th house, you’re possibly prone to keeping your cards close to your chest. There is an uncommon alignment between Venus in your productivity sector and transformative Pluto in your expressive 1st house.
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June 18, 2024 04:43 UTC
Over 350 people injured while slaughtering animals for sacrifice
Nearly 350 people have sought medical treatment on Eid day after sustaining injuries either while cutting meat for sacrifice or by being kicked by cows in the capital Dhaka and surrounding districts. Dhaka Medical College Hospital, or DMCH, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute, or NITOR, have revealed these statistics. Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Bangladesh on Monday, when Muslims sacrificed animals on this day in the hope of pleasing Allah according to their means. “Some were injured by sharp knives or cleavers, suffering cuts to fingers or hands, while others were injured by cow horns and had broken legs. Almost all of the nearly 350 people received first-aid treatment and left the hospitals.
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June 18, 2024 02:41 UTC
Five seasonal rawhide traders fined for street sales in Dhaka
Dhaka South City Corporation has fined five seasonal rawhide traders for conducting unauthorised trade on the streets, creating obstacles to public movement. The traders, operating in the Science Lab area of Dhaka, were fined a total of Tk 47,000 during mobile court proceedings conducted from 2:30pm to around 6:00pm on Eid-ul-Azha day on Monday. DSCC spokesman Md Abu Naser said Executive Magistrate Mohammad Shafiqul led the mobile court of the corporation’s Zone-1. Traders were fined for obstructing public movement by parking trucks and three-wheelers on the road, and unauthorised trade of rawhides, said Naser.
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June 18, 2024 02:18 UTC
The Wide Angle: Behold! The sun god and his arrows of immaturity - Austin Daily Herald
Specifically, my theater pursuits in high school. The quick background — I was a part of a few productions with our high school drama club and a couple with our community players. However, while my statue-like performances were fun in their own way, few really shone through more than the performance of a life-time in our high school English literature class. Throughout practice on our cramped high school stage, I dutifully rained plague over the heads of my classmates with glee, striking a pose I hope represented the mighty sun-god Apollo. Arcing arrow, arcing arrow, arcing arrow, arcing arrow, streaking arrow, arcing arrow, arcing arrow.
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June 18, 2024 01:24 UTC
London Zoo: Sun-loving basking animals
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June 17, 2024 20:00 UTC
Eid waste collection begins in Dhaka
There the waste is picked up by city corporation trucks at the intersections. Now we have to do a bit more work.”Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has vowed to remove waste generated on Eid day within 24 hours, while Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam has vowed to do so within six hours. Nasser Hossain, public relations officer of the DSCC and Maqbul Hossain, public relations officer of the DNCC, said the waste removal activities began in full swing in each ward after 2pm. DNCC Mayor Atiq launched the waste removal programme from the Paris Road area of Mirpur at 2pm. From there, the garbage is picked up by city corporation vehicles.
Source:bd News24
June 17, 2024 19:59 UTC
Quader urges all to establish path of peace & welfare
File photoDHAKA, June 17, 2024 (BSS)- Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged the countrymen to establish the path of peace and welfare in the society to be imbued with the spirit of sacrifice (Qurbani). In his message, Quader said, “On the Holy Eid day, I’m extending my greetings to the countrymen and all Bangladesh expatriates . In his statement, Quader said the holy Eid-ul-Azha brings good for all with the rise of the ideology of sacrifice. "We will have to create the path of peace and welfare in the society realizing the significance and meaning of sacrifice," he added. "I hope the Eid will bring happiness and joy in the lives of all, rich and poor," Quader said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 17, 2024 19:54 UTC
Supreme Court's NRA decision a win for all Americans.
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered me reason to feel assured that all is not lost. The unanimous decision in favor of free speech in the case of NRA v. Vullo filled me with optimism. That should tell you how egregious Vullo’s actions were and how momentous this Supreme Court decision is. This Supreme Court decision isn’t the end of the story for the NRA and their legal battle. It’s a sacred right and I am delighted that all nine Supreme Court justices, at least, still value it.
Source:Daily Sun
June 17, 2024 17:53 UTC
First lady Jill Biden makes campaign stop in Flagstaff, speaking at Pride in the Pines Saturday
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June 17, 2024 17:26 UTC
Rahul Gandhi to retain family bastion as Congress seeks to build after polls
REUTERS/Priyanshu SinghRahul Gandhi, a senior leader of Congress party, speaks during a media briefing at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu SinghIndian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has chosen to represent his family bastion of Raebareli in parliament as his Congress Party seeks to build on the stronger than expected showing of opposition groups in the national election. India allows people to stand in multiple constituencies but they can only represent one in parliament and which seat Gandhi would choose to retain has been the subject of keen interest as commentators examine the election fallout. His sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the election that will be held in Wayanad to fill the vacant seat, the party said. "Rahul Gandhi will retain his Raebareli seat because Raebareli has been close to him from before, that (area) has great attachment to the family, they have been fighting (in elections) from there for generations," Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters on Monday evening.
Source:bd News24
June 17, 2024 17:17 UTC
100pc animal wastes removed in DSCC's 64 wards till 8pm
DHAKA, June 17, 2024 (BSS) - Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has removed 100percent wastes of sacrificial animal in 64 wards out of total 75 wards of the corporation till 8pm. The 64 wards are ward No. - 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19-41, 43-59, 61, 63-66, 68-75, said a press release.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 17, 2024 16:30 UTC
Heavy rain in southern China leaves 5 dead, 15 missing
BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Five people died and 15 people are missing after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in southern China, state media reported Monday. Torrential downpours have struck parts of densely populated Guangdong province since Sunday, following weeks of extreme weather across China. "Five people have died, with 15 people missing" in natural disasters near the city of Meizhou on Monday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing provincial authorities. Authorities have sent over 10,000 emergency personnel to the affected areas "to rapidly launch search and rescue work", CCTV reported. Scientists say greenhouse gas emissions drive climate change, making extreme weather more likely.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 17, 2024 16:00 UTC
India and US to address barriers to trade and cooperation
The commitment is made at a meeting between the national security advisers of the two countriesIndia and US to address barriers to trade and cooperationNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Leah MillisNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Leah MillisIndia and the United States on Monday committed to action to address barriers to bilateral strategic trade, technology and industrial cooperation. The commitment was made at a meeting between the national security advisers of the two countries, Ajit Doval and Jake Sullivan, during Sullivan's two-day visit to New Delhi. The US has extradited an Indian national from the Czech Republic, whom it has indicted for the foiled assassination plot.
Source:bd News24
June 17, 2024 15:58 UTC