Cornell Students Engage in Summer Internships
Although summer is generally thought of as a time for relaxation, the grind doesn’t stop for many Cornell students who spend the warm months working tirelessly in internships in order to prepare themselves for their future careers. Like many Cornell students, Liang is spending her summer working long hours at an internship. For Chris Rampaul-Pino ’24, the summer internship process started in June 2021, when he sent out his initial applications. Internships can also teach students about the culture and norms of their chosen industry, and how to navigate it. Although many students have had the opportunity to pursue internships in their fields, others have found themselves working summer jobs in order to make money for living expenses and the upcoming school year.
Source:Daily Sun
July 04, 2022 15:06 UTC
ACC approves graft case against ex-policeman over embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved a case against former Banani police inspector (investigation) Sheikh Sohel Rana for embezzling over Tk28 crore. The commission appointed its Deputy Director Monaim Hossain as an investigating officer to probe allegations of embezzlement and money laundering. According to commission, Sohel Rana took around Tk28.50 crore from the customers by creating an e-commerce platform “E-Orange” in a bid to make more profit. He later laundered Tk28.47 crore. Earlier, on April 7, the High Court had directed the commission to hold an inquiry if E-Orange had laundered its clients’ money.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
July 04, 2022 14:53 UTC
Man sets himself on fire at National Press Club
A man has set himself on fire at the National Press Club in Dhaka reportedly out of his frustration over a company’s refusal to pay him Tk 12.6 million in dues. The 50-year-old man, Gazi Anis, was admitted to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery after the incident on Monday, reports bdnews24.com. Witnesses said Anis set himself on fire in the garden of the club around 5:00 pm. Md Ali, a man who brought Anis to the hospital, said Anis told him on the way that a company named Henolux owes him Tk 12.6 million, but refused to pay. Citing doctors, Inspector Bachchu Mia at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital police outpost said Anis suffered 80 per cent burns to his body.
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July 04, 2022 13:50 UTC
2,285 Covid-19 cases, 12 deaths reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded 12 new deaths from Covid-19, the highest daily count since Mar 5, taking the total toll from the disease to 29,174. It also recorded 2,285 new coronavirus cases in a day, taking the total caseload to 1,980,974, according to the latest government data released on Monday, reports bdnews24.com. Among the eight divisions, Dhaka logged the highest number of cases, with 1,833 infections. Another 482 people recovered from the illness nationwide, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,908,779. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.
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July 04, 2022 11:12 UTC
Bangladesh suspends funds for 'less important' projects as austerity drive ramps up
Projects in the third, or 'C' category, will not receive additional funding for the time being. A separate circular also suspended the purchase of new cars and an allowance for attending meetings for all types of government institutions. The ‘A’ category projects of ministries, departments and other institutions and their subordinate departments and agencies will continue to be implemented as usual. “The release of funds for 'C' category projects will be suspended for now. However, the concerned ministries, departments and other institutions may, as required, reallocate the funds allocated for the 'C' category projects (with the prior approval of the Planning Commission and the Finance Department where applicable) to the 'A' category projects," the circular said.
Source:bd News24
July 04, 2022 09:37 UTC
Sub-standard helmets will not be allowed
Sub-standard helmets will not be allowed once the government approves the policy. He claimed ride-sharing companies provide their bikers with sub-standard helmets. They have a shortage of experts for testing helmets as well,” said Prof Hadiuzzaman, director of ARI at Buet. “The BSTI should establish a helmet testing lab to prevent import of sub-standard helmets as a standard helmet can reduce the fatality,” he added. The BSTI has decided to start testing helmets at private testing labs until the government laboratory is established, said a senior official.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
July 04, 2022 09:16 UTC
Meghna Group packaging factory fire under control
Firefighters have managed to bring the fire at a packaging factory in the Meghna Economic Zone in Narayanganj's Sonargaon under control after three and a half hours. The Meghna Group's own firefighting service also helped to tame the fire, reports bdnews24.com. The factory is named Sonargaon Printing and Packaging Industry Limited. The three-storey steel fabricated building where the fire started has a sign on the outside saying Meghna Foil Packaging Limited (Offset Unit). The fire started in the northwest section of the packaging factory, said Meghna Group employee Aolad Hossain.
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July 04, 2022 07:49 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
July 04, 2022 07:40 UTC
1,902 Covid-19 cases, two deaths reported in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 1,902 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,978,689. Among the eight divisions, Dhaka logged the highest number of cases, with 1,605 infections. Another 307 people recovered from the illness nationwide, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,908,297. The latest figures put the recovery rate at 96.44 per cent and the mortality rate at 1.47 per cent. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.
Source:bd News24
July 04, 2022 07:17 UTC
Schoolchildren among 16 dead as bus falls into gorge in India’s Himachal
The bus was heading to Sainj when its plunged into the gorge near Kullu's Jangla village around 8:30 am on Monday, authorities said. Rescue efforts are currently underway and the injured are being rushed to a nearby hospital, said Kullu Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg. At least 40 students were on the bus when the accident took place, broadcaster NDTV reports. The Prime Minister's Office later tweeted that the families of those killed in the accident would receive a compensation of Rs 200,000 each.
Source:bd News24
July 04, 2022 06:18 UTC
Flagstaff History: Fourth of July celebrations, powwow were a hit
As the State Highway Patrol prepared for a busy three days, Superintendent A. G. Walker warned drivers to take it easy. The 60th annual frontier days rodeo and celebration and the southwest all Indian powwow at Flagstaff are expected to draw thousands of persons. “We will have patrolman accompanying the heaviest traffic flow along this stretch of Highway,” Walker said. While the historic district concept, which was largely organized by the Flagstaff Main Street Foundation, has its fans, some have spoken out against the idea. The historic preservation ordinance, passed in 1995, was used to qualify Flagstaff for certified local government status administered by the state historic preservation office.
Source:Daily Sun
July 04, 2022 05:02 UTC
Letter to the Editor: A call to call congressional representatives
Thank you, Arizona Daily Sun, for all the articles being published in our local paper highlighting the influences of climate change on our environment. The stories point out our numerous insecurities: fires, floods (home values), food, water, fresh air, high heat, sea level rise, loss of wildlife, shortages of natural resources, etc., etc. Today’s edition (Saturday, July 2) is an excellent example, carrying the EarthTalk series and the article by E. Knickmeyer “Kerry insists U.S. can meet its climate goals” wherein Mr. Kerry says ”…the President is going to continue to fight for legislation from the Congress” concerning his climate goals. (and the environment) by phoning, emailing and/or writing our congressional representatives and asking them to support a transition away from fossil fuels, urging them to help the U.S. reduce carbon emissions 50% below the 2005 levels by 2030, and anything else you’d like to add. VAL BRYANTCCC volunteerFlagstaffLove 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0
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July 04, 2022 04:24 UTC
Gunman ‘shot several victims with an automatic weapon’ at mall hours before nearby Harry Styles concert
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July 04, 2022 04:21 UTC