Five Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
The government has reported the deaths of five Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia so far this year. The other Bangladeshi deceased are Md Lutfor Rahman, Md Mostafa, Md Asaduzzaman and an unidentified man. The Hajj flights opened on May 9 and the last flight will be operated on Jun 10. The price of the general government package was set at Tk 578,840 and the special package at Tk 936,320. The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh set the price of a private general package at Tk 589,800 and a special package at Tk 699,300.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 13:35 UTC
MP Anar murder: Three accused put on 8-day remand
A Dhaka court on Friday granted an 8-day remand to the three suspects arrested over the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The arrestees were produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court in Dhaka on Friday around 2:15 pm. After the hearing, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Dilruba Afroz Tithi granted the remand period. However, Dorin has not named anyone in the case, which included allegations of abduction with intent to murder the parliamentarian. But Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that the MP’s body had yet to be found, even though his murder had been confirmed.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 12:12 UTC
I was a Civil War buff, but my version was whitewashed
In 1960, I became consumed with the Civil War as America approached the 100th Anniversary of its beginning. I learned a great deal about the Civil War — what happened, where it happened and how many casualties there were. As the country continues to grapple with deep divisions based on race and class, and pundits explore whether we’re headed toward a second Civil War, of the kind shown in Alex Garland’s new dystopian movie, I’ve been thinking about these questions and clarifying my understanding of the Civil War in today’s context. What was promoted and marketed to children like me in the early 1960s was a whitewashed version of the dark, ugly reality that was the American Civil War. That’s what the Civil War was really about.
Source:Daily Sun
May 24, 2024 12:01 UTC
Why must Harbor Tunnel signs be misleading?
It’s no surprise that the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has thrown the commute of tens of thousands into what is often traffic stalemate (“Key Bridge collapse’s impact on Baltimore tunnels, I-95 traffic revealed in data,” May 20). As The Baltimore Sun has reported, “Southbound traffic heading from Southeast Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood to South Baltimore increased nearly 12% in the week ending March 30 from the week prior, while northbound traffic increased by nearly 11%. In 2023, the increase in the same weeks was around 4.4% and 6.5%, respectively.”What isn’t helping, however, is the ongoing repair work in the Harbor Tunnel. I understand that this was, presumably, scheduled well in advance of the Key Bridge tragedy and that the scheduled repairs are essential. — Sherry Bithell, OverleaAdd your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
Source:Daily Sun
May 24, 2024 11:47 UTC
Butcher arrested in India discloses gruesome details of MP Anar murder
The Criminal Investigation Department of India’s West Bengal has arrested a butcher named Jihad Hawladar suspecting his involvement in the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar. Several Indian news publishers reported that Jihad had disclosed shocking details of the gruesome murder of the MP during the CID’s interrogation after his arrest in West Bengal state’s Bangaon on Thursday. The killers later removed the skin and applied turmeric to the body parts so that if anyone asked about what they were carrying, they could say it was meat for cooking. He had told them that parts of Anar’s body were dumped there after the killing, but authorities found no evidence at the place. He trespassed to India and was brought to Kolkata from Mumbai by the accused two months before Anar’s murder.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 11:42 UTC
My sign of the times
It’s not like me to get up in the morning and ask myself what will my next sign be? A sign that could be fun to notice on your way to god knows where, and think what’s that? When Rob showed me the shape of a heron cut into red steel, I knew two things: I wanted that heron. Our sign would be installed in that little circular area off to the left of the remodeled Bainbridge ferry terminal. Our sign had nowhere else to go — I did it for the sign.
Source:Daily Sun
May 24, 2024 10:01 UTC
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May 24, 2024 09:16 UTC
Buddha Purnima Celebrated in Bangladesh with Warm Greetings from the President and Prime Minister
“May humankind live in peace and the nation remain happy.” (Bdnews24.com)Bangladesh’s president, Mohammad Sahabuddin, and prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, each delivered messages to greet the members of the nation’s Buddhist community. In his message, the president emphasized that Shakyamuni Buddha had preached a message of equality and friendship throughout his life, with the goal establishing a harmonious and peaceful world. President Mohammed Shahabuddin conveys warm greetings to Buddhists in Bangladesh at a reception ceremony on 22 May. (The Daily Star)The prime minister stated that Shakyamuni Buddha had illuminated the world with his life and actions, demonstrating the values of truth and beauty, while overcoming greed, hatred, and lust. (The Daily Star)The prime minister emphasized her government’s efforts to guarantee a dignified and secure living environment for all communities.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 09:15 UTC
NANOBIOTIX to Present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodaySun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph..TonightPartly cloudy. A stray severe thunderstorm is possible. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 24, 2024 08:37 UTC
Large apartment fire in central Hanoi kills 14 people
HANOI, May 24, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - A fire ripped through an apartment complex incentral Hanoi early Friday, killing 14 people and injuring three others,police said. Neighbours reported hearing explosions "like firecrackers" and screams frompeople inside and those living close by. "The fire grew strongly, destroying many motorbikes, electric bicycles, andbicycles in the yard area," Hanoi police said in a statement. - Explosions, screams -Another neighbour, Ngo Thi Thuy, said she saw bright flames rising up throughthe cracks of the building's corrugated metal roof. In Vietnam's deadliest fire in two decades, 56 people died -- three of themchildren -- in a Hanoi apartment block blaze last September.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 24, 2024 04:58 UTC
Rural India's economic distress poses post-election challenge
REUTERSSupporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi react on the day of an election campaign rally in Meerut, India, March 31, 2024. The 200 residents of Vandana's village, like millions of others, are struggling with an economic slowdown in rural India, which stands in stark contrast to the country's spectacular economic growth and the prosperity of its urban population. "Rural parts of the country are going through an economic distress that all successive governments have miserably failed to address," Peter said. Wages sent home by migrant workers in the cities are one of the main sources of family income in rural India. "Both parties are silent on how they plan to tackle the loss of livelihoods in rural India due to climate change," he said.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 04:03 UTC
Hasan for regional cooperation forum on water sharing
DHAKA, May 23, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today called for formation of a regional cooperation forum on equitable water sharing in the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna basins. "Regional action is needed to ensure equitable sharing of water," he told an event organized by Nonggor Trust, an environment and river protection advocacy body at the Jatiya Press club here. The foreign minister said more coordination, efforts and regional initiatives are required to protect rivers and fair water sharing. Dr Hasan, also an environmentalist, called upon all to build a social movement against river pollution and land grabbers. Presided over by Nonggor Chairman Sumon Shams, the meeting was also addressed by member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 24, 2024 03:33 UTC
Budget 2024: NBR faces familiar pressure to step up tax collection once again
This included Tk 4.3 trillion revenue collection by the NBR and Tk 200 billion from other taxes. But, a higher-up in the finance ministry says the government is proceeding with a Tk 5.4 trillion revenue collection target from local sources. If so, the NBR has to increase its tax collection by Tk 700 billion, or 17 percent. NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem says that every year the government tries to increase the revenue collection target. The growth in revenue collection was 22 percent in 2020-21, but it dipped to 10 percent in 2022-23.
Source:bd News24
May 24, 2024 03:13 UTC
Episode 131 The Showdown: Reacting to Nebraska vs. Illinois on a Friday and Memorial Stadium renovation changes
Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska vs. Illinois under the Friday Night Lights, changes to Memorial Stadium's renovation and more. The duo opens with a look at the Huskers' Friday night game that puts it direct competition with high school football, give their reactions and talk logistics of the game. They move onto the changes to the Memorial Stadium renovations, give their reactions to shifting from South Stadium to East and West Stadiums. They also talk what happens once Nebraska no longer allows grandfathered-in seats and the inevitable reshuffling of seats. They give an update on Nebraska in the Big Ten baseball tournament, and close out with Nebraska softball.
Source:Daily Sun
May 24, 2024 01:49 UTC