US imposes travel ban on ex-army chief Aziz Ahmed, his family
The US has imposed a travel ban on former Bangladesh Army chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed and his immediate family. “The US Department of State announced today the public designation of former General Aziz Ahmed, previously Chief of the Bangladesh Army Staff, due to his involvement in significant corruption. “Aziz Ahmed engaged in significant corruption by interfering in public processes while helping his brother evade accountability for criminal activity in Bangladesh. In February 2021, an Al-Jazeera news report titled ‘All the Prime Minister’s Men’ brought a slate of allegations, including corruption, against then-army chief Aziz. Aziz said at the time that many kinds of ‘disinformation’ were being spread about the army in order to create ‘unrest’.
Source:bd News24
May 21, 2024 03:16 UTC
Three 'KNF men' found dead in Bandarban
Police have recovered the bullet-ridden bodies of three young men suspected to be members of the armed tribal separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), aka the Bawm Party, reports bdnews24.com. "The joint force conducted an operation in that area. They had a fight with KNF members," said Rayhan. Suspected members of the Bawm Party attacked three banks in Ruma and Thanchi in early April. A joint force of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh, Rapid Action Battalion and police have been carrying out an operation against the Bawm Party since then.
Source:bd News24
May 21, 2024 00:28 UTC
Abontika, the JnU student who died by suicide, ranks third in honours final year results
Fairuz Sadaf Abontika, the Jagannath University student who died by suicide two months ago, secured third place in the university’s 14th batch honours final year results with a CGPA of 3.65. The results of the LLB programme’s eighth semester were hung on the Law Department’s notice board on Sunday. Raihan Siddique Amman, the pupil Abontika accused of inciting her suicide, has scored 3.09. According to the results, Abontika secured a 3.73 CGPA out of 4 in the final eighth semester. She secured GPA 4 in the Liberation Movement and Independent course, GPA 4 in viva-voce, GPA 3.75 in the Special Penal Law course, GPA 3.75 in the Legal Research and Writing course, and GPA of 3.50 in the Conveyancing, Drafting and Trial Advocacy Training course.
Source:bd News24
May 20, 2024 23:02 UTC
Philippines gets new Senate President
Senator Francis Escudero was elected as the new President of the Philippine Senate on May 20, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri who has just announced his resignation. Senator Francis Escudero becomes the new President of the Philippine Senate on May 20. (Photo: File photo from the Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau)Hanoi (VNA) - Senator Francis Escudero was elected as the new President of the Philippine Senate on May 20, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri who has just announced his resignation. During the plenary session held on the same day, Escudero received the support of all 24 members of the Senate, after being nominated as the next President. In his speech after taking office, Escudero appreciated the results that Zubiri has made as Senate President over the past two years, and expressed his wish to continue receiving support from the former leader.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 20, 2024 22:42 UTC
CHA Pet of the Week: Rain
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Source:Daily Sun
May 20, 2024 20:46 UTC
Hasina directs intensified market monitoring amid rising commodity prices
The directive was to maintain fair pricing and closely monitor the market without specifying any particular product, says the state ministerPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tasked State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu with ramping up market monitoring efforts in response to rising commodity prices, despite there being no shortage of supplies. Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said that the prime minister emphasised the importance of vigilance in market monitoring due to the noticeable trend of price increases. This issue becomes particularly pressing as the Eid-ul-Azha festival approaches, a time traditionally associated with spikes in prices. The directive was to maintain fair pricing and closely monitor the market without targeting any specific products. Titu emphasised the importance of market surveillance, noting, "Given the success of our market surveillance during Ramadan, the prime minister is confident in its effectiveness.
Source:bd News24
May 20, 2024 20:21 UTC
Certificate attestation issues to ease for foreign travel
This will enable foreign acceptance of necessary certificates attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in DhakaThe government has moved to ease the pain of travelling to New Delhi for certificate verification for countries without an embassy in Bangladesh. With the new arrangement under the Apostille Convention, which includes 126 member countries, the foreign ministry's attestation will be sufficient, eliminating the need to visit foreign embassies in other countries. Typically, students first get their documents attested by the education ministry, followed by attestation from the foreign ministry. For countries without embassies in Dhaka, we currently need to go to New Delhi for certificate verification, which is quite cumbersome. After the foreign ministry raised the issue, the cabinet responded positively and approved it.
Source:bd News24
May 20, 2024 19:10 UTC
London Zoo: Snakes do more than slither
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Source:Daily Sun
May 20, 2024 18:57 UTC
Frost legacy: Students first
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayMostly clear this evening then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low near 75F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph..TonightMostly clear this evening then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low near 75F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 20, 2024 16:55 UTC
Agreement to procure 200 train carriages from India signed
DHAKA, May 20, 2024 (BSS) - An agreement was signed between Bangladesh and India to purchase 200 passenger coaches for the broad gauge line in the country today. The contract was inked at the Railway Bhaban here in the presence of Railway Minister Md Zillul Hakim, a press release said. Passenger coaches for the broad gauge line will be collected from the Indian state-owned Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited, the release added. The project in this regard will be implemented with an estimated total cost of more than taka 1,200 crore. Railway Secretary Humayun Kabir, Bangladesh Railway Director General Sardar Shahadat Ali, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian company Rahul Mittal, Additional Member (Production Unit) of Indian Railways Sanjay Kumar Pankaj and railways officials concerned were present on the occasion.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 20, 2024 16:18 UTC
Bangladesh Railway to buy 200 coaches from India
These coaches will be integrated into trains in the southwestern part of the countryBangladesh Railways has signed an agreement to procure 200 passenger coaches for the broad gauge line from India's state-owned Rail India Technical and Economic Service or RITES. Railways Minister Zillul Hakim described India as an old friend and said, "Our carriages have been quite problematic. Director General of Bangladesh Railway Sardar Shahadat Ali said, "We aim to expand communication networks, establish rail connectivity across the country, and enhance passenger services. The coaches will feature stainless steel, high speed, roof-mounted AC, automatic air brake systems, and environmentally friendly designs. These coaches will be integrated into trains in the southwestern part of the country, according to the railways.
Source:bd News24
May 20, 2024 15:32 UTC
AstraZeneca to build 1.5 billion USD cancer drug facility in Singapore
British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced on May 20 its intention to build a 1.5 billion USD facility in Singapore to produce new generation cancer treatment drugs. Illustrative photo (Photo: bssnews.net)Hanoi (VNA) – British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced on May 20 its intention to build a 1.5 billion USD facility in Singapore to produce new generation cancer treatment drugs. In its announcement, AstraZeneca also unveiled that the plant is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Png Cheong Boon, EDB’s Chairman said that they welcome AstraZeneca's decision to establish a manufacturing presence in Singapore for the first time. It will also be a first for AstraZeneca – an end-to-end manufacturing facility for novel antibody drug conjugates that enables precision therapy for cancer, he continued.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 20, 2024 14:59 UTC
Reactions to the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash
Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media saidIran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran Nov 4, 2022. REUTERSIran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran Nov 4, 2022. REUTERSIranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday. We express our solidarity with the brotherly Iranian people and the officials of the Islamic Republic during this painful tragedy." INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON X, FORMERLY TWITTER:"Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Source:bd News24
May 20, 2024 14:13 UTC