Bailey Road fire: Confusion lingers over journalist’s identity
News Desk :The uncertainty surrounding the identity of Ovisruti Shastri, the female journalist who died in the Bailey Road fire, has yet to be resolved, delaying the handover of her remains. Various discrepancies have since been uncovered in the birth registration certificate, national identity card, Eden College admit card, and job birth certificate of the woman, who was in her 20s. She was born on Dec 25.”“Her nickname is Bristi Khatun. In the national identity card issued on Jul 6, 2021, her name appears as Bristi Khatun, with her father listed as Sabuj Sheikh and mother as Beuty Begum. Upon presenting the NID card bearing the name Bristi Khatun, Sabrul was detained by the police on suspicion of fraud.
Source:bd News24
March 03, 2024 01:32 UTC
2 die as truck hits autorickshaw in Brahmanbaria
News Desk :Two passengers on an autorickshaw have died after a truck ploughed into the CNG-run vehicle in Brahmanbaria. The incident occurred in the north Shuhilpur area on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway around 7am on Saturday, according to Khatihata Highway Police Station chief Akul Chandra Biswas, reports bdnews24.comAbdul Hai, 50, and Junayed, 27, identified with a single name, died after the collision. They were travelling to Khatihata from the district town alongside two others when the driver parked the vehicle on the side of the highway to pick up another passenger. A truck subsequently slammed into the stationary three-wheeler, killing Abdul Hai on the spot, according to witnesses. Three others were rushed to the 250-Bed General Hospital in Brahmanbaria, where Junayed passed away, the police said.
Source:bd News24
March 03, 2024 01:32 UTC
How Nebraska center Alexis Markowski - already All-Big Ten - made a junior-year jump
LINCOLN — Alexis Markowski was definitely a starter for the Nebraska women’s basketball team last season. Markowski averaged 11.9 points per game last season and is at 15.9 points this season. The junior center from Lincoln has cracked the top 20 for career scoring at Nebraska already in just three seasons — she’s 19th in the rankings with 1,259 points. Markowski attributes the 4-point jump in her scoring average to being a little more involved in the offense. Markowski has also been pretty consistent from game to game, scoring in double figures in 27 of 28 games (the exception being a blowout loss against Ohio State).
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March 03, 2024 00:48 UTC
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March 02, 2024 23:54 UTC
Offshore Banking Bill 2024 placed in parliament
The Offshore Banking Bill 2024 has been introduced in parliament with an aim to bolster foreign exchange reserves and entice foreign investment amid a global economic crisis. Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali placed the Bill, and it was then sent to the parliamentary standing committee on the ministry for review and report within a day. Bangladesh has been operating offshore banking since 1985 under a finance ministry notification, despite the absence of a specific law. In 2019, the central bank introduced an offshore banking policy, followed by several notifications. Now, it is being enacted to formalise this practice.
Source:bd News24
March 02, 2024 23:52 UTC
Bangladesh proposes changing ‘climate migrant’ definition as per UN guideline
DHAKA, March 2, 2024 (BSS) – Bangladesh, being one of the worst sufferers of global warming, today urged the global leaders to change the definition of “climate migrants and refugees” in line with the UN guideline to protect the climate victims. The foreign minister was speaking at the first Panel Discussion of the 3rd Antaliya Diplomacy Forum held in Antaly on global climate change and climate migrants and climate refugees issue. He mentioned that like many small and island nations, Bangladesh has become one of the worst sufferers of the Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Meeting with Switzerland foreign minister :On the sideline of the Forum, the Bangladesh foreign minister held a bilateral meeting with his Switzerland counterpart Ignazio Cassis. During the meeting, they discussed on issues related to Rohingya repatriation and climate change apart from matters related to bilateral ties.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 02, 2024 19:57 UTC
Three arrested after Spanish tourist gang-raped in India
Three arrested after Spanish tourist gang-raped in IndiaMUMBAI, March 2, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Three men were arrested Saturday after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a motorbike trip through India's remote east with her husband, local media reports said. Kherwar said police had detained three people in connection with the attack and were on the hunt for more suspects. The Spanish woman is being treated at a local hospital in Dumka and an investigation is underway, reports said. An average of nearly 90 rapes were reported in India every day in 2022, according to data by the National Crime Records Bureau. However, large numbers go unreported due to prevailing stigmas around victims and a lack of faith in police investigations.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 02, 2024 18:30 UTC
Hasina outlines goal of developing modern, well-equipped military
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inspecting a smartly-turned-out parade at the third reunion of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR) at Rajshahi cantonment on Saturday. — Focus BanglaPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her government's commitment to modernising the armed forces with state-of-the-art technology and training to ensure they are capable of dealing with any challenge, reports bdnews24.com. "We aim to equip our armed forces to confidently handle any situation. Hasina praised the armed forces for their contributions both within Bangladesh and on international missions, highlighting their acclaimed role in UN peacekeeping efforts. "Our armed forces have gained both national and international respect, earning the trust of the people they serve."
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March 02, 2024 18:23 UTC
Teknaf border shelling intensifies
Smoke and flames were observed at the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar after continuous loud explosions amid a violent conflict between the Myanmar military and rebels of the Arakan Army. Smoke was seen across the Hnila border in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf from 8am on Saturday. On the other side of the border are Balibazar and Nagakura Para in Myanmar. Tarek Mahmud Roni, the president of Hnila Adarsha Govt Primary School, believed that a village located between these areas appears to have been deliberately set ablaze. Roni noted a shift in the conflict dynamics, with gunfire subsiding by Friday evening, only for explosions to intensify post-midnight into Saturday morning.
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March 02, 2024 16:02 UTC
Bangladesh records 9 dengue cases, no deaths in a day
Hospitals in Bangladesh have admitted nine new dengue patients in a day, taking the tally of infections since Jan 1 to 1,407 after the worst outbreak last year. The death toll from the mosquito-borne disease remained unchanged at 17 with no fatality reported in the daily count published by the Directorate General of Health Services on Saturday. The new cases included four in Dhaka. The capital also accounted for 36 of the 66 dengue patients undergoing treatment at hospitals in the morning.
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March 02, 2024 14:16 UTC
Bailey Road fire: Five survivors still in critical condition
Five survivors of the deadly Bailey Road building blaze are still in a precarious state and will continue to undergo treatment at the hospital, according to Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen. However, six other patients receiving treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute have recovered sufficiently to be discharged, he said during a visit to the facility on Saturday, reports bdnews24.com. "As of this morning, 11 patients were undergoing treatment at the burn institute. Samanta Lal Sen also announced the formation of a 17-strong medical board to oversee the treatment of the injured. The injured were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment.
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March 02, 2024 13:34 UTC
Bailey Road fire: Journalist's body yet to be released as confusion over her identity lingers
The uncertainty surrounding the identity of Ovisruti Shastri, the female journalist who died in the Bailey Road fire, has yet to be resolved, delaying the handover of her remains. Efforts are underway to verify her identity through DNA testing, according to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Vice-Chancellor Sharfuddin Ahmed, a member of the 17-strong medical board overseeing the treatment of the injured. Reports in various media outlets on Saturday indicated that Ovisruti's body was returned to her family after her name was confirmed as Brishti Khatun through a fingerprint test. Asked about the veracity of the reports, Sharfuddin said the woman's identity has yet to be confirmed, adding that efforts were underway to identify her through DNA testing. Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen also said that the forensic department was actively investigating the matter.
Source:bd News24
March 02, 2024 12:08 UTC
Daily Horoscope for March 02, 2024
General Daily Insight for March 02, 2024 The energy changes from calm and gentle to excitable and intense as the day moves along. The Moon opens things up in Scorpio, and will trine dreamy Neptune in Pisces, allowing us to take things slow. Cancer June 21 – July 22 There’s a simple yet positive flow to the day. Libra September 23 – October 22 Life is throwing one thing after another at you today! The Moon is moving into your luxury-loving 2nd house, making it difficult to deny yourself a few creature comforts.
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March 02, 2024 10:04 UTC
Woman turns herself in after 'murdering' husband in Patuakhali
A woman has surrendered to the police after allegedly murdering her husband in Patuakhali. The suspect, 18-year-old Jinia Islam, stabbed 20-year-old Md Rakib Islam with a sharp object and strangled him using a piece of cloth during an argument on Friday, according to the police. She later went to the local police station and confessed to the murder, said Patuakhali's Additional Superintendent of Police Ahmed Moinul Hasan.
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March 02, 2024 06:41 UTC