High Court Questions ACC’s Case against bdnews24.com’s Editor-in-Chief
High Court Questions ACC’s Case against bdnews24.com’s Editor-in-ChiefThe High Court of Bangladesh has issued a rule questioning the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) regarding its case against Toufique Imrose Khalidi, the Editor-in-Chief of bdnews24.com. This step was taken in response to a writ petition filed by Khalidi, challenging the ACC’s case as ‘unsubstantial and repressive.’ The court has directed the ACC and Dhaka’s deputy commissioner to respond within a four-week timeframe. Excused from Court HearingsIn addition to this, the High Court has granted a respite to Khalidi by excusing him from attending court hearings until the chargesheet is filed. The ACC’s Controversial Handling of the CaseThe ACC’s handling of this case has been subject to criticism. In light of these developments, the High Court had previously granted bail to Khalidi, a decision unsuccessfully contested by the ACC at the Supreme Court.
Source:bd News24
January 02, 2024 18:50 UTC
High Court asks why ACC case against bdnews24.com’s Khalidi will not be quashed
The High Court has issued a rule asking the Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, why its case against bdnews24.com Editor-in-Chief Toufique Imrose Khalidi will not be quashed. The court also excused Khalidi from court appearances at hearings until a chargesheet is filed. The ACC then weighed in, examining the deal and subsequently starting a case against Khalidi 8.5 months later. The ACC contended that a Tk 420 million fund that Khalidi deposited into bank accounts came from an “unknown source”. Although bdnews24.com had publicised the investment in detail, the ACC accused Khalidi of gaining wealth beyond means.
Source:bd News24
January 02, 2024 18:35 UTC
3 killed 3 injured in road accident in Jamalpur
JAMALPUR, January 2, 2024 (BSS)-Three persons including a driver were killed and three others injured in a road accident on Jamalpur-Mymenshingh road under Jamalpur Sadar here this afternoon. In the accident, driver of the auto rickshaw and its two passengers died on the spot. Three other passengers of the auto rickshaw were also injured. Officer-in-Charge of Jamalpur Sadar police station Mohabbat Kabir said that the identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. After the accident, the truck driver escaped leaving the vehicle son the spot, the OC added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 02, 2024 18:32 UTC
My generation is terrified of being annoying, but persistence is key to advancing in college or career
This fear, while coming from a good place of not trying to inundate recruiters, professors and professionals with messages, holds students back from advancing their careers. I saw a listing for EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps in April and quickly assembled a cover letter, resume and list of bylines. Now in my second semester as a Student Corps member, the experience has been invaluable. Some of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had as a journalist came from spur-of-the-moment messages I sent. Noah Lyons is a fourth-year journalism major at San Diego State University and a member of EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps.
Source:Daily Sun
January 02, 2024 17:28 UTC
Dietitians call on public to be aware of nutritional misinformation in New Year
There is a huge amount of misinformation about food and nutrition on the Internet and many people are often fooled into following this 'advice', even if it doesn't come from a qualified source. As featured on Is a Mediterranean diet right for you? 5 ways to eat better this year Studies have also found the Mediterranean method reduces risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, dementia and depression.
Source:Daily Sun
January 02, 2024 17:12 UTC
New year price shock: LPG consumers to pay Tk 2.38 more per kg in January
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has increased prices of liquefied petroleum gas, used for cooking, by Tk 2.38 per kilogram to Tk 119.40 for sales in the first month of the year. BERC Chairman Md Nurul Amin declared the new prices for January sales on Tuesday.
Source:bd News24
January 02, 2024 15:31 UTC
Polls violence isn't acceptable anyhow as it creates panic: CEC
DHAKA, Jan 1, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said violence during election is not acceptable anyhow as it creates panic among people. "Violence at polls will not be tolerated in any way as it creates panic among people. So, violent activities must be resisted," he said while inaugurating a training programme for judicial magistrates in the city's Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. A total of 650 judicial magistrates took part in the training session ahead of the 12th Parliament Election slated for January 7. About the notion of deferment of election, the CEC said the EC has no jurisdiction to defer the election, he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 02, 2024 15:03 UTC
Global stocks stumble at start of new trading year
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Source:Daily Sun
January 02, 2024 12:30 UTC
Shakib tags along with Hasina for campaign rally in Faridpur
Shakib Al Hasan, the Awami League's candidate for the Magura-1 constituency, made an appearance at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's campaign rally in Faridpur ahead of the general election. The cricket icon was greeted with much fanfare when he arrived at the city's Government Rajendra College ground ahead of the rally on Tuesday. Shakib accompanied Hasina on stage and greeted the crowd by waving a flag bearing the Awami League's 'boat' symbol. After campaigning in Sylhet, Rangpur, Barisal, Gopalganj and Dhaka, Hasina is holding a rally Faridpur in support of the ruling party's candidates for the four seats in the district.
Source:bd News24
January 02, 2024 12:30 UTC
SecuGen Releases IQ SC1 Contact Smart Card Reader
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 2, 2024 -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new SecuGen IQ SC1 contact smart card reader. The release of the IQ SC1 marks SecuGen's entry into the market for standalone smart card readers.
Source:Daily Sun
January 02, 2024 12:20 UTC
EarthTalk: Focus New Year's resolutions on helping the environment
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January 02, 2024 12:16 UTC
Israel's top court strikes down key govt legal reform
JERUSALEM, Jan 2, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Israel's top court ruled Monday against a key component of the government's controversial legal overhaul, which challenged the powers of the judiciary and sparked mass protests. A Supreme Court statement said eight of 15 justices had ruled against an amendment passed by parliament in July which scraps the "reasonableness" clause, used by the court to overturn government decisions which are deemed unconstitutional. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had argued the sweeping judicial reform agenda presented a year ago was necessary to rebalance powers between judges and politicians. Protest leaders, who before the war broke out on October 7 had mobilised tens of thousands of demonstrators weekly, also welcomed the ruling. "This is a historic decision," said in a statement the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, an anti-corruption group behind the court petition.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 02, 2024 11:00 UTC