Lady Falcons advance to subdistrict final
ADAMS -- The Freeman girls basketball team moved into the C2-1 Subdistrict final with a win over Johnson County Central. The winner of Thursday subdistrict final will automatically qualify for a district final game. Diller-Odell reaches D1-1 Subdistrict finalThe Diller-Odell girls basketball team reached the D1-1 Subdistrict final with a win over Dorchester Tuesday night. Sterling, Meridian reach subdistrict finals in D2The Sterling Lady Jets advanced to the D2-1 Subdistrict final with a win over Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer while Meridian advanced with a win over Mead in the D2-2 Subdistrict. Sterling will play a subdistrict final game against top-seeded Falls City Sacred Heart at 7 p.m. Thursday night.
Source:Daily Sun
February 14, 2024 18:24 UTC
Several University Fraternities Suspended Over Hazing Allegations
The University temporarily suspended several chapters under Cornell’s Interfraternity Council due to hazing allegations, amid Cornell’s spring fraternity pledging process. “Cornell University does not tolerate hazing or other forms of mentally and physically coercive activities,” a representative of the University wrote in a statement to The Sun. Leaderboard 2From 2017 to 2021, 28 Cornell fraternities were suspended due to hazing allegations. Newsletter SignupThe University declined to provide information regarding the specific fraternity chapters suspended. Update, 2/14, 11:58 a.m.: This article has been updated to clarify that the University declined to comment on the specific fraternity chapters suspended and to provide resources regarding hazing.
Source:Daily Sun
February 14, 2024 18:17 UTC
'Misuse of law' against Yunus could deter investment: US
The United States has warned that international concerns over the perceived 'judicial harassment' of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus could negatively impact Bangladesh's prospects for foreign investment, reports bdnews24.com. Last month, Yunus was handed a six-month jail sentence for violations of labour laws and is now facing fresh graft charges from the Anti-Corruption Commission. "We worry the perceived misuse of labour and anti-corruption laws could raise questions about the rule of law and dissuade future foreign direct investment, and we encourage the Bangladeshi government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Dr Yunus as the appeals process continues," he said. Despite being convicted on Jan 1, Yunus, the head of Grameen Telecom, was not immediately jailed as he was granted a one-month bail to appeal the decision. As criminal charges against Yunus pile up, Miller pointed to the "unusual speed" of the trial in the labour case, fuelling concerns about the potential weaponisation of the judicial process by the government.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 18:04 UTC
Assam Chief Minister greets Sheikh Hasina on reelection as PM
DHAKA, Feb 14, 2024 (BSS) - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of himself and the people of Assam on her party's resounding victory in the recently concluded election and for assuming office as PM for the fourth consecutive term. The Chief Minister conveyed the congratulations through Md Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, when the latter paid a courtesy call on him at the Assam Assembly Secretariat yesterday afternoon, according to a press release of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi received here today. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized on the establishment of an economic corridor connecting Bangladesh and Northeast India to accelerate the prosperity, development and growth of the region, the release added. Chief Minister Sarma expressed interest in visiting Bangladesh at an opportune time. Prior to his visit to Assam, High Commissioner Rahman attended the fourth edition of the India-Japan Intellectual Conclave held in Shillong, Meghalaya at the invitation of Asian Confluence.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 14, 2024 16:46 UTC
Rajshahi region emerges as a beacon for agro-processing enterprises
The Rajshahi region, including the expansive Barind tract in Bangladesh, is emerging as a beacon for agro-processing enterprises, leveraging its surplus production of crops, fruits, and vegetables. The area is also known for its production of vegetables such as potato, cauliflower, and more exotic varieties like broccoli and strawberry. There are calls for the government to improve Rajshahi Airport's facilities to enable direct exports of agri-products to Middle Eastern and European markets. Muhammad Ali Sarker notes the region's substantial contribution to Bangladesh's food security and agro-industrial raw materials, with a particular emphasis on its dominance in mango production, suggesting a potential for mango-based industries. Furthermore, the region's capacity for aromatic rice production and rice-bran oil extraction presents significant export opportunities and industrial potential, underscoring Rajshahi's critical role in Bangladesh's agricultural economy.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 14, 2024 16:24 UTC
GC Girls Basketball: Rice takes first step in playoffs with 58-45 victory over West
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayPartly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph..TonightCloudy skies. Low around 60F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
February 14, 2024 15:26 UTC
Hasina questions BNP’s ability to effectively challenge her government
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed scepticism about the capability of the BNP and its allies to orchestrate a successful antigovernment movement. Their efforts to topple the government have failed because the Awami League has retained power through elections once again, she said. “I have doubts whether the people, who tried to undermine the government, have a leg to stand on,” she said in her speech to those vying for seats reserved for women in parliament during a meeting at the Ganabhaban on Wednesday. Hasina criticsed the BNP and the Jamaat-e-Islami and called for efforts to ensure their punishment for violence during protests before the election. "The arsonists are the enemy of the state and our freedom," she said.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 14:51 UTC
Inflation to ease soon as govt. takes various measures: PM
SANGSAD BHABAN, Feb 14, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the Parliament that inflation will be eased soon as the government has taken various measures to curb it. She observed that this has had a significant impact on inflation, subsidy expenditure, balance of trade, foreign exchange reserves and exchange rates. To this end, she also said that a strategic paper on the recovery of laundered money has been prepared. Sheikh Hasina said that money laundering through “hundi” or any other means is investigated by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) . According to the concept paper, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority under the Ministry of Shipping will excavate 178 rivers, while Water Development Board will excavate 313 rivers, she told the parliament.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 14, 2024 14:40 UTC
Bangladesh’s northern districts to go without gas for three days
The Pashchimanchal Gas Company Limited, or PGCL, will suspend gas supply to four districts in northern Bangladesh for a total of 60 hours. The supply will be closed from 8 pm on Thursday for pipeline repairs, the company said in a statement. “During this maintenance, gas supply to all categories of customers in the area under PGL will be halted temporarily.”PGCL supplies gas to the Rajshahi City Corporation, Sirajganj Sadar, Ullapara, Shahjadpur Upazila, Pabna Sadar, Bera, Santhia, Ishwardi Upazila, Bogura Sadar, and Shahjahanpur Upazila. PGCL supplies gas through 681 km of pipeline. The pipes supply nearly 120 million cubic feet of gas, against a daily demand of about 300 million cubic feet.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 12:16 UTC
Fakhrul, Khosru get bail in CJ's residence vandalism case; ‘no bar’ to their release
Senior BNP leaders Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury have been granted bail in a case related to the vandalism of the chief justice’s residence in Dhaka. The veteran politicians have now secured bail in all the cases pending against them, paving the way for their release from jail, according to their lawyer Mosleh Uddin Jashim.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 11:06 UTC
BNP leaders Mirza Fakhrul, Amir Khosru get bail in vandalism case, 'no bar' to their release
Senior BNP leaders Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury have been granted bail in a case involving the vandalism of the chief justice's residence in Dhaka. Their bail application was approved by the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court on Wednesday following multiple unsuccessful attempts over recent months. As they have now secured bail in all pending cases against them, there are no obstacles to their release from jail, said their lawyer Mosleh Uddin Jashim. The BNP leaders' legal team petitioned the Sessions Court on Feb 6 after they were denied bail by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 10:59 UTC
Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show" after nearly nine years
Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show" after nearly nine years Jon Stewart returned to host "The Daily Show" on Monday after stepping away from the satirical news show's anchor desk nearly nine years ago. Stewart will continue hosting every Monday through the 2024 election. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Source:Daily Sun
February 14, 2024 10:02 UTC
RAB arrests 3 armed ARSA members at Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp
The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested three armed members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army from a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya. The RAB raided the extension of Rohingya camp No. 20 on Tuesday night and arrested the ARSA members, said Lt Col HM Sajjad Hossain, chief of RAB-15 Cox’s Bazar Battalion. One of the three arrestees was identified as ARSA second-in-command Abul Hashim.
Source:bd News24
February 14, 2024 09:57 UTC