Three arrested in Bangladesh over MP Anar’s killing in Kolkata: Home Minister
Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who went to India to seek medical treatment, was killed at a home in Kolkata ‘in a pre-meditated way’, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan. News of Anar’s death was reported by local media in India on Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her condolences and deep grief at the death of the three-time Jhenaidah MP. After several days of back-and-forth communication between the police of the neighbouring countries, news of Anar’s killing was published by Kolkata media outlets on Wednesday. But Home Minister Khan said that the MP’s body had yet to be found, but his murder had been confirmed.
Source:bd News24
May 22, 2024 10:13 UTC
Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Killed In Kolkata, Chopped Up Body Pieces Recovered
HomeWest BengalBangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Killed In Kolkata, Chopped Up Body Pieces Recovered By Kolkata PoliceBangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Killed In Kolkata, Chopped Up Body Pieces Recovered By Kolkata PoliceThe Kolkata Police say it was a premeditated murder. (Image: www.dhakatribune.com)Bangladeshi MP In Kolkata: The Member of Parliament (MP) from Bangladesh‘s ruling party Anwarul Azim who allegedly went missing on May 18, was found dead in Kolkata on Wednesday. Meanwhile, www.dhakatribune.com reported that the Kolkata Police recovered his dismembered body from a house in New Town on Wednesday. On being asked about the whereabouts of the body of Anwarul Azim, he said that they were yet to know about it. “On the morning of May 16, he (Anwarul Azim) called his assistant, but could not connect.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
May 22, 2024 10:12 UTC
Missing Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar reported killed in Kolkata
Biswas had filed a general diary at the police station after Anar went missing. But police and government ministers in Bangladesh later confirmed that the body was not found in the flat. Kolkata daily Sangbad Protidin reported that Anar ‘had been killed’. We have not spoken to them directly, but we are trying to make contact.”Abdur Rouf, the personal secretary to the Awami League MP, said on Sunday that Anar went to India on May 11. Anar, president of Kaliganj Upazila Awami League, was elected MP for the third consecutive term in the Jan 7 vote with the Awami League’s ticket.
Source:bd News24
May 22, 2024 06:20 UTC
Nepali reaches summit of Everest for record 30th time
KATHMANDU, May 22, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record Wednesday as the person to have scaled Mount Everest the most times, achieving the milestone 30th ascent of the world's highest peak. The veteran 54-year-old guide had reached the summit for the record 29th time earlier this month, before climbing to the icy top again early on Wednesday morning. Now he has made a new record with 30 summits of Everest," Mingma Sherpa of Seven Summit Treks, his expedition organiser, told AFP. Since then he has climbed Everest almost every year, guiding clients. Last year, Sherpa climbed Everest twice to reclaim his record after another guide, Pasang Dawa Sherpa, equalled his number of ascents.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 22, 2024 04:58 UTC
OpenAI says AI is 'safe enough' as scandals raise concerns
OpenAI says AI is 'safe enough' as scandals raise concernsSEATTLE, May 22, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended his company's AI technology as safe for widespread use, as concerns mount over potential risks and lack of proper safeguards for ChatGPT-style AI systems. Altman's remarks came at a Microsoft event in Seattle, where he spoke to developers just as a new controversy erupted over an OpenAI AI voice that closely resembled that of the actress Scarlett Johansson. OpenAI is a close partner of Microsoft and provides the foundational technology, primarily the GPT-4 large language model, for building AI tools. Microsoft has jumped on the AI bandwagon, pushing out new products and urging users to embrace generative AI's capabilities. Altman insisted that OpenAI had put in "a huge amount of work" to ensure the safety of its models.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 22, 2024 04:13 UTC
Miracle Miles for Kids walkathon set for June 15
Post #27 is one of 14,000 community-based posts who developed this event to help raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network-affiliated children’s hospitals, which includes Children’s Hospital of Omaha. To be able to afford to treat children, children’s hospitals require funding. Children’s Miracle Network is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for its member hospitals. All donations received through this walkathon go directly to the nearest children’s hospital, which is the one in Omaha. Those interested in the Miracle Mile for Kids Walkathon can pick up a registration form at the American Legion.
Source:Daily Sun
May 22, 2024 04:05 UTC
Woman, two children found dead in Mymensingh crop field
Police have recovered the bodies of an unidentified woman and two children buried in a paddy field at Trishal in Mymensingh. Locals said they called police after noticing body parts being dragged and eaten by cats and dogs at Kakchor Noyapara village on Tuesday. Shamim Hossain, an additional superintendent of police, said a fox might have pulled the bodies from where they were buried. The woman is estimated to be 35 years old and the children between 3 and 6. The bodies were being taken to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Source:bd News24
May 22, 2024 02:30 UTC
India open to buying back more bonds, cut short-term borrowings
A six-week national election has delayed government spending and higher tax revenues have left it with surplus cash which it has been looking to reduce by buying bonds from the marketThe Indian government is open to buying back more bonds and cut borrowings through treasury bills as part of its short-term cash management, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. A six-week national election has delayed government spending and higher tax revenues have left it with surplus cash which it has been looking to reduce by buying bonds from the market. Over the past three weeks, along with buyback announcements, the government has also cut back on planned treasury bill borrowings for the next six weeks. The source said it would look at buying back more bonds in the coming weeks. Bond buybacks are also expected to help perk up banking system liquidity, which is facing an average deficit of 1.2 trillion rupees so far in May.
Source:bd News24
May 22, 2024 02:03 UTC
Nebraska volleyball: How it all started
The Plymouth Library hosted a community program featuring John Mabry and two players from the first Nebraska volleyball team, Kathy Drewes and Peggy Tilgner, on Saturday. Mabry is the author of “Nebraska Volleyball – The Origin Story.”He is currently the chief relationship officer at the Food Bank of Lincoln. He’s written more than 500 features and helped cover Nebraska volleyball in five NCAA tournaments. She played on the very first Nebraska volleyball team in 1967. Mabry pointed out that Nebraska Volleyball set a record attendance of 92,003 last fall at a game at Memorial Stadium.
Source:Daily Sun
May 22, 2024 01:35 UTC
Butler Avenue speed reductions take effect
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May 22, 2024 01:16 UTC
Mourning day for Raisi tomorrow in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has announced a day of mourning for tomorrow (Thursday) over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, reports bdnews24.com. The Cabinet Division made the announcement in a notice on Tuesday. A day of state mourning has been declared on Thursday, May 23, to commemorate the death of Iranian President Raisi and others in a helicopter accident in East Azerbaijan province on May 19, the notice said. Raisi, considered a potential successor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in the mountains near the Azerbaijan border on Sunday. The charred wreckage of the craft carrying Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew was found early on Monday after an extended search in blizzard conditions.
Source:bd News24
May 22, 2024 00:22 UTC
Zomedica to Present at the Lytham Partners Spring 2024 Investor Conference on May 30, 2024
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayThunderstorms, some strong this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightThunderstorms, some strong this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 22, 2024 00:06 UTC
Still time to register for MWV Business Forum and Expo
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