Dhaka assures int’l partners that situation turning back to normalcy
It has now surfaced that the perpetrators of the terror attacks were given assurance of 'bounty' for killing law enforcement personnel and ruling party affiliates. The government ensures that the due process of law would be followed in ensuring accountability and justice for the reported terrorist acts. Three - There has been no single case of 'shoot-at-sight' by the security forces in aid of civil power deployed in the aftermath of the terrorist acts. Four - There has been no case of firing from helicopters during the law enforcement operations, other than for surveillance, rescue of stranded law enforcement personnel at certain locations, and facilitating passage for firefighting vehicles during emergencies. While the APC under question was quickly pulled out of service, the other images of law enforcement transports using UN insignia lacked any evidentiary basis.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 29, 2024 17:56 UTC
Bangladesh calls day of nationwide mourning on Tuesday for victims of quota-reformation violence
The Bangladesh government has decided to call a day of nationwide mourning on Tuesday for those killed in the clashes and violence surrounding the quota reform protests. Black badges will be worn across the country as part of the nationwide mourning, he said at a briefing. However, no decision has been made on whether the national flag will be flown at half-mast.”Violence sparked around the quota reform movement’s protests on Jul 16. The following day, reports said that six people were killed in clashes in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rangpur. Students from private universities, schools and colleges took to the streets in solidarity with the quota movement that day.
Source:bd News24
July 29, 2024 17:24 UTC
The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Source:Daily Sun
July 29, 2024 15:29 UTC
India sees EU carbon tax proposal as unfair and not acceptable, official says
New Delhi has conveyed its stance to the EU delegation, labelling the proposed CBAM as unfair and detrimental to domestic market costsIndia sees EU carbon tax proposal as unfair and not acceptable, official saysA worker grinds a steel pipe to be used in air ducts inside a workshop at an industrial area in Mumbai, India, May 31, 2018. New Delhi has conveyed its stance to the EU delegation, labelling the proposed CBAM as unfair and detrimental to domestic market costs, Seth said. Negotiations between the EU and India continue at a "technical level," an EU statement said after the delegation's visit earlier this month. The European Commission delegation had told India that the carbon tax's primary intent was not to raise revenue but to ensure the supply of greener goods to the EU market. The EU delegation suggested India could implement its own carbon tax to fund advancements in supply chains and cut carbon emissions, while maintaining its share of the EU market.
Source:bd News24
July 29, 2024 14:00 UTC
Daily Horoscope for July 29, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 29, 2024 Change is knocking at the door. When the Moon moves into open-minded Gemini, it becomes easier to think through our feelings and figure out why we feel what we feel. Friendship and connections with siblings are receiving a cosmic boost as well, so don’t feel like you have to do everything all alone. There could be some competition that will rise against you, but you’ve got what it takes to create something great. Deep talks with a loved one might change your mind regarding something that you’ve held strong beliefs about for a while.
Source:Daily Sun
July 29, 2024 13:46 UTC
Area restaurants help feed charities’ coffers
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayPartly cloudy this morning with thunderstorms becoming likely this afternoon. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightCloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low near 75F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
July 29, 2024 13:27 UTC
44th BCS: PSC suspends oral exams on Aug 1, Aug 4, and Aug 5
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission has announced that the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service general cadre oral examinations scheduled for Aug 1, Aug 4, and Aug 5 have been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. The exams were suspended for now and new dates for them would be announced at a later time, he said. Under the circumstances, the PSC suspended the exams on Jul 24. The PSC said at the time that due to unavoidable circumstances, the oral examinations (cadre and non-cadre) for the 44th BCS would be suspended until Jul 31. The non-cadre written, practical, and oral examinations were also suspended at the time.
Source:bd News24
July 29, 2024 11:31 UTC
Fifth Indian killed fighting in Ukraine for Russia
NEW DELHI, July 29, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - An Indian soldier died fighting withRussian forces in Ukraine, one of his relatives said Monday, the fifthconfirmed death so far of an Indian citizen in the conflict. Ravi Moun, 22, went to Russia in January after he was promised a job intransport by a private recruitment agent, his brother Ajay told AFP by phone. But he was later given weapons training and forced to join fighting on thefrontier with Ukraine in March. India's foreign ministry said last week that the government was still workingwith Russian authorities to bring back around 50 Indians fighting alongsidethe Russian army. India is a longstanding ally of Russia and has shied away from explicitcondemnation of the invasion of Ukraine.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 29, 2024 08:03 UTC
Hezbollah evacuates positions ahead of expected Israel raids: source close to group
BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 28, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Hezbollah has evacuated positions in south and east Lebanon after Israeli threats of reprisals for a deadly strike on the annexed Golan Heights, a source close to the group said Sunday. Israel blamed Lebanon's Hezbollah movement for firing a Falaq-1 Iranian rocket but the Iran-backed group -- which has regularly targeted Israeli military positions -- said it had "no connection" to the incident. Hezbollah has a strong presence in east Lebanon's Bekaa valley, which borders Syria, and in south Lebanon, where it has been launching near daily attacks on Israeli positions since October in support of ally Hamas. Hezbollah had already abandoned positions in Syria in early June after Israeli raids, according to the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network of sources inside Syria. That strike prompted Iran to launch a first-ever direct missile and drone attack against Israel on April 13-14, sending regional tensions skyrocketing.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 29, 2024 05:47 UTC
Seward's time capsule — filled with letters, booze and a car — to be opened next year
Davisson didn't whittle — he didn't even have a pocket knife with which to whittle. But the underground vault he claimed to spend hours contemplating did end up being the largest time capsule in the world. Trish Davisson Johnson, Davisson's daughter, is responsible for opening the capsule. There are two components to the time capsule — the underground vault and the pyramid he built over the vault years later. Inside the pyramid, Davisson put what he described as "an old beater of a Toyota."
Source:Daily Sun
July 29, 2024 05:05 UTC
Misery in life without metro-rail in Dhaka after violent quota protest
Fardu Khan, a regular passenger of Dhaka Metro Rail, was continuously negotiating with ridesharing motorcyclists around 8am to travel to his office shortly in Karwan Bazar, reports bdnews24.com. The number of buses began to drop on the route due to a passenger crisis after the inauguration of the metro rail services in 2022. "People would have benefited if the government had opened the metro rail sooner; this is much needed." The passengers said they had long become accustomed to a comfortable journey after the opening of the metro rail. She is also anxious due to the attack on the metro rail.
Source:bd News24
July 29, 2024 01:22 UTC
India reach rain-reduced target to seal T20 series against hosts Sri Lanka
India beat Sri Lanka in a rain-affected Twenty20 clash by seven wickets via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method in Pallekele on Sunday, securing their first series win under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav. Leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi did the bulk of the damage with the ball for India, running through the Sri Lankan middle-order to take three wickets for 26 runs. With the chase reduced after rain interrupted play, India needed 78 runs to win in eight overs with two overs of powerplay. But fellow opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar stabilised the Indian innings by scoring 30 and 26 runs, respectively. All-rounder Hardik Pandya finished things in style, blasting 22 runs off nine deliveries as India chased the target with nine balls to spare.
Source:bd News24
July 28, 2024 19:53 UTC