Bangladesh appoints Salahuddin Noman as new permanent representative to UN
He will replace Abdul Muhith, who has served in the role for over two yearsBangladesh appoints Salahuddin Noman as new permanent representative to UNThe government has appointed Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury as the next ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The foreign ministry on Sunday made the appointment of the diplomat to the new role. Ambassador Salahuddin has been serving as the head of the Bangladesh mission in Nepal since Nov 11, 2020. He joined the foreign ministry in 1998 and worked in the Bangladeshi embassies in New Delhi, Islamabad, and New York in different capacities. Salahuddin also held positions in departments such as administration, external publicity, multilateral economic affairs, protocol, and in the United Nations, South East Asia and Foreign Service Academy.
Source:bd News24
October 21, 2024 02:21 UTC
Hasina is responsible for deaths of police personnel in anti-government movement, says Advisor Nahid
She will not be able to return home to do politics but only to walk the gallows, the advisor saysHasina is responsible for deaths of police personnel in anti-government movement, says Advisor NahidInformation and Broadcasting Advisor Nahid Islam has remarked that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is responsible for the killings of all police personnel during the anti-government movement. Many police personnel were killed on that day due to her decision. Sirajganj’s Enayetpur Police Station recorded the death of 15 police personnel, the highest, in a single station. “AGENTS OF FASCISM” IN MEDIA MUST BE REMOVEDThe information advisor insisted that the ‘freedom’ the media is currently enjoying is unprecedented in the history of Bangladesh. Reiterating his call for constructive criticism of the government, Nahid urged people not to stand against the people.
Source:bd News24
October 21, 2024 02:19 UTC
Six banks get Tk 16b to ease liquidity crisis
Six weak banks have received Tk 16.40 billion in loans to resolve their liquidity crisis by three relatively stronger banks, reports bdnews24.com. Sonali Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, and Dutch Bangla Bank provided the support to First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, National Bank and Exim Bank. Islami Bank has also sought similar liquidity support. A Bangladesh Bank official said, "There is a liquidity crisis in several banks. Ten strong banks have already agreed to give cash to these weak banks.
Source:bd News24
October 21, 2024 00:35 UTC
Israel escalates Beirut bombing, accused of killing 73 in Gaza strike
Illustrating the intensity of the fighting, NNA later reported 14 Israeli strikes in the space of 15 minutes on a single border village, Khiam. The Lebanese army, which is not fighting in the war, said three of its soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in southern Lebanon. In Gaza, the civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike on a residential area killed at least 73 Palestinians in Beit Lahia in the territory's north. The Israeli military said it struck a "Hamas terror target" in Beit Lahia. The Israeli military said it "struck and eliminated over 65 Hezbollah terrorists... and struck dozens of Hezbollah terror targets" in southern Lebanon.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 20, 2024 23:14 UTC
Transfer portal is ruining college sports for this Terps fan
Plus, I grew up a Gary Williams-era Terps fan, archrival to those devils from Durham. It could be because I’ve grown older and wiser, that as a father of two children, with twins on the way, I’ve matured, mellowed, reset my priorities. Within days of its opening, seven Dukies bolted for the transfer portal. With NIL-TP, there’s a little less hate in the world. But when it comes to the passion and pageantry of college sports, that’s not a good thing.
Source:Daily Sun
October 20, 2024 22:04 UTC
Low pressure formed over Bay of Bengal may turn into a cyclone
If it develops into a cyclone, it will be named 'Dana', which means a very beautiful and precious pearl in ArabicLow pressure formed over Bay of Bengal may turn into a cycloneA low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal could develop into a cyclone, says the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The impact of the low pressure is expected to bring increased rainfall by Wednesday, which could last for two to three days. The cyclones in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are named by the World Meteorological Organisation’s regional cyclone agency ESCAP. It may move towards the coasts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, or West Bengal. Earlier, Cyclone Remal hit the Bangladesh coast and West Bengal on May 26, causing widespread devastation and claiming 76 lives across both Bangladesh and India.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 20:40 UTC
Cattle trader killed in Lalmonirhat road accident
LALMONIRHAT, Oct 20, 2024 (BSS) - A cattle trader was killed and three others were injured in a road accident in Tiktikir Hat area on Fulbari-Barobari Road under Sadar pazila in the district today. The deceased was Shahidul Islam, 50, hailed from Kurigram district. Local people said the accident occurred this morning in the Tiktikir Hat area on Fulbari-Barobari Road as a Votvoti (locally made three-wheeler) overturned. Shahidul Islam died on the spot. Officer-in-Charge of Lalmonirhat Sadar Thana Abdul Quader confirmed.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 20, 2024 20:19 UTC
Bangladesh suffers 34pc drop in 3 months in foreign loan disbursement
Meanwhile, foreign loan commitments have plummeted, reaching a new low. This figure marks a reduction of $435.6 million compared to the $1.28 billion disbursed in the same period last year, representing a 33.98 percent drop. Conversely, Bangladesh repaid $1.126 billion in principal and interest during the same period, exceeding loan disbursements by nearly $280 million. The repayment amount was 33.14 percent higher than the disbursed foreign loans. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, Bangladesh received $9.86 billion in foreign loans but paid $3.36 billion in principal and interest.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 19:26 UTC
Six more die
Six additional deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total fatalities in Bangladesh this year to 247. During the period, 1,298 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports bdnews24.com. Of them, 242 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 226 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation. Among the recent fatalities, four were reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and one each in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Chattogram Division (excluding CC). A total of 49,880 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 18:55 UTC
Two student movement victims undergo cornea transplant
DHAKA, Oct 20, 2024 (BSS) - In a move to restore vision, cornea transplant, an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue, has been conducted on the eyes of two patients who were injured in the anti-discrimination student movement. The Seba Foundation-operating out of the USA and Nepal-has arranged the delivery of highly-sensitive corneal tissue to Bangladesh for emergency transplant procedures. The adviser said a significant number of common people including students who were injured during the anti-discrimination student movement are receiving treatment in various private and public hospitals. "A specialized dedicated care unit has been formed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital for their better treatment. It has been ensuring maximum health care to the injured people," she added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 20, 2024 18:34 UTC
ZI Khan Panna sued for attempted murder
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Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 17:55 UTC
6 banks get Tk 16b to ease liquidity crisis
Aside from Exim Bank, the remaining five banks were under the control of S Alam Group.A Bangladesh Bank official said, "There is a liquidity crisis in several banks. Ten stronger banks then agreed to provide the loansSonali Bank gave Tk 3.7 billion to First Security Islami Bank.Social Islami Bank received a total of Tk 3 billion. Of this, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank the other Tk 1 billionUnion Bank received Tk 1.5 billion from Sonali Bank.Global Islami Bank received Tk 950 million. Of this, Mutual Trust Bank provided Tk 200 million, while Sonali Bank gave Tk 750 million.National Bank received Tk 3.20 billion. Of this amount, Sonali Bank provided Tk 2.2 billion and Dutch Bangla Bank Tk 1 billion.Exim Bank received Tk 4 billion, the entirety of which was provided by Sonali Bank.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 17:34 UTC
Tragic end of a teenager’s life
Monju Mia went to Saudi Arabia a few months ago for a better livelihood, but he could not return to the country even after the death of his beloved son. “His friends took him to Tangail Sheikh Hasina Medical College and Hospital, where on duty doctor declared him dead,” she added. Maruf was buried at their native Joshihati village under Basail upazila in Tangail district after a namaz-e-janaja the next day. Jahangir Alam, a neighbor of Maruf, said, “Maruf was engaged with the movement since its beginning…. Maruf’s mother filed a case with Tangail Sadar Model Police Station against 56 people, including former agriculture minister Abdur Razzaque.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 20, 2024 17:19 UTC
Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, Lebanon after Hamas leader's death
REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesSmoke billows from a fire following a rocket impact, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, near Rosh Pina, northern Israel, Oct 20, 2024. Israel said the strike hit a Hamas target, questioning an earlier death toll of 73 released by the Hamas media office. Over 5,000 Palestinians left Jabalia via designated routes, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on social media platform X. At the start of October, Israel launched a ground assault inside Lebanon in an attempt to stabilise the border region for its citizens who had fled rocket attacks in northern Israel. Fifty nine people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights over the same period, say Israeli authorities.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 14:22 UTC
Ukraine strikes key Russian explosives manufacturer
The explosives plant, a major supplier to Russian forces, faces US and EU sanctionsFlames rise during an explosion in Toropets, Tver region, Russia. Screenshot taken from a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024. SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERSFlames rise during an explosion in Toropets, Tver region, Russia. Screenshot taken from a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024. SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERSUkraine struck a manufacturer of military explosives deep inside Russian territory overnight, as well as storage infrastructure at a military airfield in the Lipetsk region, Kyiv's General Staff said in a statement on Sunday.
Source:bd News24
October 20, 2024 14:22 UTC