Despite weather hardships, growers look ahead
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 00:30 UTC
Three arrested after CCTV cameras found in Woman's World beauty salon
Police have arrested three people for allegedly installing CCTV cameras in several rooms of Woman's World, a beauty salon in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. Emdadul Hasan, 53, Taslim Arif Ilyas, 52, and HM Jewel Khandkar, 33, were arrested on Tuesday after a complaint was made by one of the customers, said Parvez Islam, the chief of Dhanmondi Police Station. Police recovered digital video recorders of eight CCTV cameras at the Dhanmondi branch of Woman's World. Sub-Inspector Ekram Ali of Dhanmondi Police Station filed a case over the incident as the alleged victim was in distress, said Parvez.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 18:28 UTC
Local family-owned business trains dogs for residents
Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. TonightCloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. Winds light and variable. TomorrowRain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. Winds light and variable.
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 17:06 UTC
Ask Amy: A childfree woman struggles with friendship
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 16:08 UTC
Working into retirement years can do more than replenish you; it can help save you
My decision to keep working didn’t just replenish me; it helped save me. In his newest book, “Poems from the Threshold,” he wrote:I don’t know where I am going,but I am going, even though it is dark. I don’t know if I’d have such deep wells of strength in a similar situation, but I’ll know what it means to face fear with courage. That’s had me thinking lately that if we’re curious about what we don’t know rather than convinced of what we do know, the truth of who we are is unfinished business. But the survivor of the Great Depression and World War II reminded me that things go in cycles, and young people are born without prejudice.
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 15:58 UTC
Awami League puts focus on social security, women’s empowerment in election manifesto
Hasina vowed that, in continuation of the party’s Vision-2041 plan, basic health and family welfare services will be enhanced. “A Universal Health System will be established to ensure equal health care for all citizens,” she said. Initiatives will also be taken to introduce senior citizens to digital technology and use modern advances to improve their welfare. Measures will be taken so children with special needs can learn in an environment suitable for them. Businesses and industries are given tax exemptions and special incentives to hire the disabled as well.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 15:07 UTC
Momen would be happy if US applies visa policy on BNP
Momen would be happy if US applies visa policy on BNPDHAKA, Dec 27, 2023 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said it would be better if the United States will apply its visa restriction policy on BNP's men as they have been trying to resist the next general election. "I would be happy if they (US) apply that (visa policy) on BNP," he told reporters at foreign ministry this afternoon. On May 24 last, the US announced a new visa policy act to support Bangladesh's goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections. Foreign minister Momen assumed that the US is in lack of trust on BNP after seeing their terrorist acts. Responding to a question whether the Awami League is under any foreign pressure regarding the election, Momen said, "No!
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 27, 2023 14:07 UTC
AL vows to form National Commission for Minorities
DHAKA, Dec 27, 2023 (BSS) – Awami League (AL) has committed to forming the ‘National Commission for Minorities’ if it is elected in the next general elections to be held on January 7, 2024. The AL came up with pledge in its election manifesto for 2024 general elections, announced by AL President Sheikh Hasina, at a city hotel today. During the tenure of the AL government, Jatiya Sangsad amended the Vested Property Act, and measures were taken to resolve the issues related to vested property. To protect the interests of minorities, the ‘National Commission for Minorities’ will be formed, and the ‘Special Protection of Minorities Act’ will be enacted, according to the election manifesto. The AL will continue to take necessary steps to ensure the security of life and livelihood of religious minorities, small ethnic groups, and backward communities.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 27, 2023 14:07 UTC
General Daily Insight for December 27, 2023
General Daily Insight for December 27, 2023 We can raise the roof right now! Remember, Mercury is retrograde, so if you start heading out now, you could speedily get lost along the way. That being said, Mercury Retrograde will make it difficult for these conversations to be particularly productive. Your 6th House of Daily Effort is hosting a rare conjunction between Mercury and Mars, so everyone is extra heated and ready to go! Friction arises due to Mercury Retrograde, which could cause complications within your social networks.
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 12:32 UTC
EC fines Awami League candidates Bahar, Shambhu for violating electoral code
The Election Commission has imposed fines on prominent Awami League candidates AKM Bahauddin Bahar and Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu for breaching the electoral code of conduct. The decision was made after a hearing on Wednesday, where the possibility of cancelling their candidacies for multiple violations was considered. Bahar, the incumbent MP from Cumilla-6, has been fined Tk 100,000. Meanwhile, Barguna-1 lawmaker Shambhu faces a Tk 50,000 fine. "The candidates have been instructed to submit the fines through a treasury form to the returning officer within three days," said EC Additional Secretary Ashok Kumar Debnath,
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 12:05 UTC
ShowBiz Minute: Lee Sun-kyun, Ye, Mariah Carey
You have permission to edit this video.
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 11:47 UTC
War crimes convict Ukil Uddin dies in custody at Dhaka hospital
Ukil Uddin Sheikh, a death-row inmate convicted of committing war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War in Bagerhat, has died at a Dhaka hospital at the age of 77. He was behind bars at Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital due to illness seven days ago. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the hospital around 1:00 am on Wednesday, said senior jail superintendent Subhash Kumar Ghosh. On Nov 30, seven people, including Ukil, were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War. The court ruled that all seven of the charges against the criminals -- including rape and murder -- were proven true.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 11:18 UTC
VHS athletes thrive at new facilities
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayPartly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph..TonightConsiderable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers after midnight. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:Daily Sun
December 27, 2023 11:06 UTC
RAB arrests two ‘saboteurs’ carrying explosives in Dhaka
The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested two ‘saboteurs’ carrying petrol bombs, improvised explosives, and equipment to produce them from Dhaka’s Kadamtoli. The arrestees were identified as Md Nayon, 22, and Md Alamin, 23. The two made and supplied petrol bombs and improvised bombs according to the directives from the local BNP and Jubo Dal leaders, the law enforcers said. The elite force seized 13 improvised bombs, 15 petrol bombs, gunpowder, glass powder, and other materials needed to make explosives from Nayon and Alamin. Legal procedures against the arrestees are underway, the law enforcers said in their statement.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 10:58 UTC
AL’s Shanto faces a close contest with rebel candidate Shamim in Mymensingh-4
Late religious affairs minister principal Matiur Rahman had often faced difficulties in winning elections because of disputes in the Awami League's Mymensingh unit. He had once been dropped to make way for the Jatiya Party as part of a deal to share seats. Shanto’s main rival is businessman-cum-politician Aminul Haque Shamim, a vice president of the district Awami League who is running for Mymensingh-4 as an independent. Shanto is the general secretary of the metropolitan unit, but Shamim’s brother and Mayor Ekramul Haque Titu is its president. He also has the backing of top leadership of the district unit.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 09:05 UTC