Court to decide on indictment of Nobel laureate Yunus in graft case on Jun 12
A court will decide on Jun 12 whether to indict Nobel laureate and Grameen Telecom Chairman Dr Muhammad Yunus in a case over the embezzlement of Tk 252.2 million from dividends for the company’s employees. The court of Dhaka 4th Special Judge Syed Arafat held a three-and-a-half hour hearing on the charges against Yunus and 13 others on Sunday. He was removed as its managing director in 2011 over his age. They include Grameen Telecom’s Director Parveen Mahmud, Managing Director Md Nazmul Islam, Director and former managing director Md Ashraful Hassan; Nazneen Sultana, Md Shahjahan, Noorjahan Begum, and Director SM Hazzatul Islam Latifi. However, the ACC lawyer challenged the argument, saying that the case in question was not about the Tk 4.37 billion settlement.
Source:bd News24
June 02, 2024 16:46 UTC
One parliament, 27 ways of voting: Europe's election
-- Preferential voting --Voters can express their preference for one or more candidates. This method is favoured by 19 countries including Italy, Poland, theNetherlands and the Nordic countries. -- Single transferable vote --Voters rank candidates in order of their preference. In other countries, voters decide whether to make their voices heard or not. - Postal voting in, e-voting out -Thirteen states, including Germany, Spain and the Nordic countries, allowpostal voting, mostly for citizens living abroad.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 02, 2024 16:15 UTC
GSK blood cancer drug nearly halves risk of death in late-stage trial
Detailed data from the trial was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago on Sunday. Treatments for multiple myeloma include Johnson & Johnson's JNJ.N Darzalex and other generic cancer drugs. The US FDA in April approved two cell therapies - J&J's Carvykti, and Bristol Myers' Abecma - as earlier lines of treatment in less severe multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma, the world's second-most common blood cancer, starts in plasma cells in bone marrow and ultimately disrupts production of normal blood cells. Roughly 35,780 new multiple myeloma cases are likely to be diagnosed, with 12,540 deaths expected to occur in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
Source:bd News24
June 02, 2024 15:49 UTC
Daily Horoscope for June 02, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 02, 2024 Rare and wonderful blessings are showering upon us all! The skies positively pulsate with power when bountiful Jupiter in Gemini makes a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto at 8:13 pm EDT! Aries March 21 – April 19 People have the ability to change your life for the better — if you let them. Cancer June 21 – July 22 Pressure creates diamonds, and you likely feel like you’re caught in that process at this time. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Having someone by your side can make all the difference to how you handle life.
Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 15:28 UTC
Grateful for Memorial Day, Pledge of Allegiance lessons; familiar themes from commissioner | READER COMMENTARIES
A 6-year-old provides unforgettable momentOn the morning of Memorial Day, I had my 6-year-old granddaughter Kira with me. It was a lovely parade, joyful but not exuberant, not flamboyant, rather with an air of respect for the dead. So we went over to the cut flowers where I quickly saw a bucket full of different-colored carnation bouquets for $6.99. Unfortunately, just three paragraphs, where Bouchat mentioned “more community involvement” and “memberships,” were devoted to the topic, with Bouchat offering zero information of what memberships are or what more community involvement might look like. If this is an example of what more community involvement looks like, I am afraid our local paper will remain what it has become, a mere shell of its former self.
Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 15:02 UTC
Poor villagers can visit doctors anytime now for community clinics
There are more than 18,000 community clinics across the country offering affordable healthcare, particularly for people of low income group. Community health clinics are providing a broad range of services and health promotion activities to local population, particularly those who have or are at risk of poor health. But suddenly the community clinics changed my fate. Now I can visit doctors at the clinics anytime and at the top of that I get medicine free of cost,” she said with joy. Haridashi Woman and Child Care and Nutrition Centre of Brahmanbaria district is one such initiative, which provides health care and nutrition support to poor women and children.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 02, 2024 14:21 UTC
HIGH COUNTRY RUNNING: A hip idea: run the Series
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Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 13:37 UTC
Full closure of State Route 89A near Oak Creek Vista scheduled for June 3
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Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 13:37 UTC
Pine Nuts: Commencement
I shall share Sierra Nevada College here (abbreviated) and let you be the judge…For the class of 2006 I have some good news and some bad. Life lesson #1: Money, you might be surprised to find out, money is not for throwing from the back of trains. Life lesson #2: You must travel, far. Life lesson #3: Read good books. The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 13:23 UTC
University Women of Sedona awards scholarships to northern Arizona women attending local colleges
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Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 12:37 UTC
Sports inspire athletes facing cancer battles
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodaySunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 90F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph..TonightSome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
June 02, 2024 12:36 UTC
Heatwave in 16 Bangladesh districts to continue into Monday
A mild heatwave is sweeping across 16 districts, including Dhaka, after Cyclone Remal and is likely to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. “As there is little chance of rain tomorrow, temperatures are likely to remain similar. If rain falls, the temperature will drop.”“Today, the highest temperature recorded in Dhaka was 36.6 degrees Celsius. Some parts of the Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, the BMD said. The forecast said the southwest monsoon has advanced to the Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions.
Source:bd News24
June 02, 2024 12:28 UTC
Renewable energy will save 5,000 MW power: Saber
DHAKA, June 1, 2024(BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said that if the country's agricultural irrigation pumps are converted to renewable energy, it could save 5,000 megawatts of electricity. Aiming to combat climate change and promote sustainable development, the government is committed to increasing the production and use of renewable energy, he said. The minister further said: "We are encouraging the private sector to invest in renewable energy projects. The minister said that renewable energy not only reduces carbon emissions but also creates employment, improves public health, and enhances the quality of life. By building strong partnerships and taking bold steps, we can make renewable energy the cornerstone of our nation's progress and prosperity."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 02, 2024 10:56 UTC
Damage from Cyclone Remal estimated at over Tk 68.80 billion, says State Minister Mohibur Rahman
The damage caused by Cyclone Remal in 20 districts totals more than Tk 68.80 billion, says State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman. Cyclone Remal hit the southwest coast of Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal on the night of May 26. The state minister said that the damage in 20 districts had amounted to Tk 68.80 million, but the government still did not have a full account of the situation. Flood victims in Sunamganj have received Tk 1.5 million in cash, Tk 500,000 for cattle feed and Tk 500,000 worth of food for children. Similarly, the ministry provided Tk 1.5 million in cash, and Tk 300,000 of dry and other food to the Dinajpur district.
Source:bd News24
June 02, 2024 10:51 UTC
Heatstroke killed 33 Indian polling staff on last voting day: state election chief
LUCKNOW, India, June 2, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - At least 33 Indian polling staffdied on the last day of voting from heatstroke in just one state, a topelection official said Sunday, after scorching temperatures gripped swathesof the country. While there have been reports of multiple deaths from the intense heatwave --with temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in manyplaces -- the dozens of staff dying in one day marks an especially grim toll. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said temperatures at Jhansi inUttar Pradesh reached 46.9 degrees Celsius (116 Fahrenheit). Navdeep Rinwa, chief electoral officer for the northern state of UttarPradesh, where voting in the seventh and final stage of elections endedSaturday, said 33 polling personnel died due to the heat. Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set to win a thirdstraight landslide election victory after voting ended on Saturday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 02, 2024 08:42 UTC