Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for holiday season travelers?
Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Still, unease around the bankruptcy petition may have some travelers looking elsewhere for flights ahead of the busy holiday travel season. Spirit says it expects to continue operating normally throughout the bankruptcy process, and that travelers can continue making reservations and taking flights without interruptions. "If you're someone that's booking your holiday December travel … are you going to book Spirit, which is in bankruptcy? Spirit frequently ranks among U.S. airlines with the highest consumer complaint rates, according to the Transportation Department.
Source:Daily Sun
November 24, 2024 22:13 UTC
Clouds of doubt hang over Jagannath University's new campus project
Those responsible for delaying the campus work or benefiting from the delay were associated with the Awami League.”"Students were frustrated by numerous challenges. VC Prof Karim highlighted the 'complications' in transferring the new campus project to the army. With the delay in the second campus project, the university administration is taking steps to solve issues temporarily. Students raised corruption allegations against the new campus project director Ali, and and called for his removal. Rakib, one of the organisers of the movement to transfer the new campus project to the military, said: "There is no space to sit inside the campus.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 20:57 UTC
CA Yunus will announce election date, says Press Wing
No date has been announced so far for the election, an official saysAn advisor’s opinion on the potential timing of the 13th parliamentary election in mid-2026 is ‘personal’, the Chief Advisor's Press Wing has said. Apurba Jahangir, deputy press secretary to the chief advisor, clarified the interim government's official position on the balloting at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Sunday. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar were present. Asked when the election could actually be held following Sakhawat’s statement, Jahangir said:“No date has been announced so far for the election by the chief advisor or his office. The statements made by anyone else can be their personal opinion.”
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 20:21 UTC
Ukraine studies debris from new Russian ballistic missile
REUTERS/ValentynAn investigator of the State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) shows parts of a ballistic missile, which Russia used in a strike towards Dnipro city this week, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine Nov 24, 2024. REUTERS/ValentynUkrainian investigators are studying the debris of a new Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile that was fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday, the first time such a powerful weapon has been used in the war. Ukraine originally said the weapon appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile. The US military has said the missile's design is based on the longer-range RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Moscow would keep testing the missile in combat and had a stock ready to use.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 19:40 UTC
Election not possible without required reforms, says CEC Nasir Uddin
A free and fair election will be held incorporating suggestions from everyone, the new chief saysElection not possible without required reforms, says CEC Nasir UddinNewly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said it is not possible to hold parliamentary elections without completing essential reforms. Asked when the election could be held, Nasir said: “I cannot give a specific date right now. We will start preparing today but the election is not possible without necessary reforms." I don't want to comment on it now.”The Electoral Reform Commission, led by Badiul Alam Majumdar, was formed after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed power. We’ll implement those,” CEC Nasir said.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 19:40 UTC
BoulderCAST Daily – Sun 11/24/24 | Cooler with patchy light snow possible tonight; potentially more impactful snow brewing for midweek (Updated)
⦁❶⦁ Another day in the 60s, but it’s our last one of that …Did You Know? On the evening of June 4 2015, an EF3 tornado developed just north of Longmont. This is the only documented EF3 (or higher) strength tornado in Boulder County. Fortunately, it rolled through farmland and no one was injured. The same night, hail ranging in size from golf balls to tennis balls fell along a line stretching from Longmont to Lyons.
Source:Daily Sun
November 24, 2024 19:22 UTC
Hospital, college vandalised after student dies in 'ineffective treatment'
Students in their hundreds demonstrate outside the Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital on Sunday following the reported death of a student of Dr Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College due to "wrong treatment". — FE PhotoSeveral thousand protesters, allegedly organised and mostly manpowered by students from different colleges, on Sunday vandalised Dhaka National Medical College (DNMC) hospital after the death of a college student due to 'ineffective treatment', reports bdnews24.com. The deceased, a student of Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College, died undergoing treatment, according to police. When some students of Government Shahid Suhrawardy College tried to prevent the protesting students, they vandalised an office room of the college, a private car on the college premises and also vandalised Kabi Nazrul Government College. Several journalists were harassed by students, reportedly led by the students of Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College, while they were covering news about the attacks.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 19:00 UTC
Hezbollah Escalates Attacks As Violence Erupts Again
Hezbollah Escalates Attacks As Violence Erupts Again Hezbollah fires 250 projectiles at Israel following deadly strikes on Beirut, raising fears of intensified conflict. Hezbollah launched yet another wave of rocket attacks on Israel, marking the most intense exchange of fire between the two groups since the current escalation of violence began. The Israeli military confirmed Hezbollah's assault, noting the sound of air raid sirens echoing across central Israel, including the suburbs of the capital. On the previous day, Israel's military had struck Beirut, resulting in at least 29 deaths, which sparked outrage and condemnation from Lebanese officials. While the Israeli military did not comment on these specific claims, they maintained their commitment to defending their territory against such threats.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 24, 2024 18:17 UTC
Friend forced to ride along as woman's marriage derails
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November 24, 2024 16:44 UTC
Government to appeal High Court order banning battery-powered rickshaws
Amid protests and clashes, the government plans to challenge the order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in the capitalThe interim government has decided to appeal the High Court's recent order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka following widespread protests and clashes between drivers and law-enforcing agencies. "The government has decided to appeal the High Court's order to ban battery-operated rickshaws in the Supreme Court. Since the High Court's order on Tuesday, which gave three days for the removal of these rickshaws from Dhaka city, protests and blockades have erupted across the capital. Despite having no legal status, battery-powered rickshaws have long been a common sight in the narrow lanes of Dhaka and other cities. Following the order, rickshaw drivers blocked the Doyaganj intersection the next day, demanding the continuation of battery-powered rickshaws.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 16:44 UTC
Faisal Mahmud appointed press minister in New Delhi, Akbar Hossain in London
Senior journalists Faisal Mahmud and Akbar Hossain Mojumdar have been appointed as press ministers in New Delhi and London, respectively, following a series of reshuffles in the interim government. The Ministry of Public Administration announced their two-year contractual appointments in separate notifications on Sunday. Faisal, editor of Bangla Outlook, will replace Shaban Mahmud in New Delhi, while Akbar, a journalist with BBC Bangla in Dhaka, will take over from Md Ashikun Nabi Chowdhury in London. This follows the appointment of journalist Golam Mortoza as press minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington on Nov 19, succeeding AZM Sajjad Hossain, who was dismissed in August. According to the notifications, Faisal and Akbar must sever any professional or business ties before taking office.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 16:29 UTC
Three killed in Ruma as KNF ‘fires on army’ during raid
Three KNF militants have died in an exchange of fire with the army during an operationThree killed in Ruma as KNF ‘fires on army’ during raidThree members of the Kuki-Chin National Front, an armed organisation operating in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, have been killed in a shootout with the army in Bandarban’s Ruma after they "opened fire on the army". The Inter Service Public Relations Directorate, the public relations wing of the military, said on Sunday that the militants fired on the army while they were carrying out an operation at a secret KNF hideout. This led to an exchange of fire between the armed militants and the army. "Three KNF militants were killed on the spot during the firefight, and several others managed to flee into the dense jungle," the ISPR statement said. The identities of the killed militants were not disclosed in the ISPR notice.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 16:06 UTC
US SEC issues summons for India's Adani, nephew on bribery allegations
The SEC is suing Adani Group's head and his nephew Sagar Adani, accusing them of paying hundreds of millions in bribes to benefit an Adani companyIndian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel Jan 31, 2023. REUTERS/Amir CohenIndian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel Jan 31, 2023. Adani Group representatives did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on Sunday. Federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants for Gautam and Sagar Adani, alleging they participated in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure power-supply deals. The fallout was felt immediately, as billions of dollars were wiped off the market value of Adani Group companies and Kenya's president canceled a massive airport project with the group.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 14:44 UTC
Bangladesh extends deadline for asset declarations of government employees to Dec 31
However, they will have to submit their wealth statements by Nov 30 from next yearThe Bangladesh government has extended the deadline for government employees to submit their asset declarations by one month. On Sunday, Public Administration Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman stated that government employees will be able to submit their wealth statements until Dec 31. Earlier, the ministry had set a deadline until Nov 30 for public servants to submit their asset reports in an attempt to prevent corruption and bring transparency to matters of income and expenditure. “The time for submitting the asset declarations of government employees is being extended by a month. That is also another reason for extending the time.”However, he said that government employees will have to file their wealth statements by Nov 30 from next year.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 14:44 UTC
Everyone has agreed on caretaker government system, says Badiul
The Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumdar has hinted at reviving the caretaker government system, which was abolished a decade ago. After a meeting with representatives from civil society on Sunday, he said: "What is clear from this discussion is that everyone has agreed on the caretaker government system. The Election Commission must be made independent, strengthened, and particularly given financial autonomy." This amendment abolished the caretaker government system and granted constitutional recognition to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the Father of the Nation. Everyone has called for holding them accountable," Badiul said at the Election Commission building on Sunday.
Source:bd News24
November 24, 2024 14:05 UTC