Hasina inaugurates 24 projects, opens construction of 5 others in Khulna
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 29 development projects worth about Tk 25 billion in Khulna. The air was filled with slogans chanted by activists of the Awami League who came to attend a rally at the Khulna Circuit House, where Hasina launched the projects on Monday. She inaugurated 24 development projects worth about Tk 23.7 billion and laid the foundation stones of five development projects worth over Tk 2.2 billion in the district. Party loyalists started flocking to the venue in Khulna on buses, trains, and trucks on Monday morning. Sporting colourful attire, they came marching in while playing different musical instruments.
Source:bd News24
November 13, 2023 14:00 UTC
Ambassador Haas seeks to sit with three major political parties to “underscore US position” on the election
The US ambassador in Dhaka, Peter Haas, has sought to meet with the three major political parties to present his country’s four-point stand regarding the general election of Bangladesh. Stephen Ibelli, a spokesperson for the US embassy in Dhaka, said in a statement on Monday: “Ambassador Haas has requested meetings with senior officials in all three major political parties to underscore the US position regarding the upcoming elections.”The four points mentioned in the statement included a call for unconditional discussion among the parties. The points mentioned in the statement are as follows:
Source:bd News24
November 13, 2023 13:14 UTC
World Diabetes Day tomorrow: President, PM issue messages
DHAKA, Nov 13, 2023 (BSS) - The World Diabetes Day will be observed in thecountry tomorrow as elsewhere in the globe in a befitting manner to make thepeople aware about the disease. This year's theme of the day is 'Diabeties: know your risk, know yourresponse'. On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina issued separate messages urging all concerned to work togetherfor creating awareness among the people about diabetes. In his message, President Mohammed Shahabuddin said the prevalence ofdiabetes is increasing day by day due to lack of knowledge about the risk ofdiabetes. The Diabetic Association of Bangladesh has been taking multi-facetedactivities including creating awareness for prevention and control ofdiabetes, the premier said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 13, 2023 12:50 UTC
Local restaurants host food drive for Wildwood schools
Juan Adames, a server and bartender at Prima Italian Steakhouse, speaks with his guests Bob and Sue Mohler, of the Village of Charlotte. Prima Italian Steakhouse is among the restaurants giving $10 vouchers to customers who bring in food drive donations.
Source:Daily Sun
November 13, 2023 11:08 UTC
Beltone Hearing hosting toy drive collection site
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayRain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch..TonightConsiderable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Chance of rain 40%.
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November 13, 2023 11:08 UTC
VHS cuts ribbon on second Habitat house
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayRain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch..TonightConsiderable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Chance of rain 40%.
Source:Daily Sun
November 13, 2023 11:05 UTC
Six victims of Bangladesh political violence lack funds for burn surgery
Several burn victims of recent political violence have been admitted to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. Doctors said their injuries are severe due to petrol bomb attacks, and some of them require surgery. On Oct 28, political tensions escalated around the anti-government rally organised by the BNP. Similar to 2013, criminals began to conduct arson and petrol bomb attacks on vehicles. According to the fire service, about 138 vehicles were set on fire from Oct 28 until Sunday evening.
Source:bd News24
November 13, 2023 08:23 UTC
Dead bodies of two sisters recovered from a house in Hazaribagh
Police have recovered the dead bodies of two sisters from a house in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh. Both of the bodies were bloodied and had wounds made by sharp weapons, reports bdnews24.com. The bodies were recovered from the third floor of a five-storey building in Kalunagar, said Ahad Ali, chief of the Hazaribagh Police Station. Jesmin Akter, 44, was the older sister and Nasrin Akter, 30, was the younger. He said both sisters were unmarried and suffered from mental ailments, according to the family.
Source:bd News24
November 13, 2023 05:32 UTC
Cricket World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach
MUMBAI, Nov 13, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Rohit Sharma's boyhood cricket coach says he will be the "richest person in the world" if the India captain lifts the World Cup -- despite never charging for a training session. Rohit, 36, is set to lead India in a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with Lad saying: "I'm the happiest person in the world. "And if I saw the (World Cup) trophy in his hands, then I must be the richest person in the world." Rohit, averaging nearly 56 at the World Cup, is the only man to have scored three double-centuries in one-day internationals. They (Rohit's side) scored about 67 in 10 overs and we chased that down in seven or eight overs.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 13, 2023 03:34 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
November 12, 2023 22:45 UTC
Bangladesh cricketers return home after dismal World Cup campaign
Bangladesh cricketers have returned home after their depressing performance in the World Cup in India. They made a quick getaway from the airport for home without facing the media. Fast-bowling Coach Allan Donald, who decided not to extend his contract, is going back home to South Africa. Analyst Shrinivas Chandrasekaran has decided to stay back at home while the rest of the coaching staff got a short break. After two wins in their first World Cup in 1999, Bangladesh got only 2 points in the next tournament, thanks to a rained-out match.
Source:bd News24
November 12, 2023 20:41 UTC
Palestinians would be free if all Muslim countries were as supportive as Bangladesh: Ambassador Ramadan
This is the majority of Gaza Strip people, the 2.4 million people who are doing that on a daily basis. Asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks rejecting a possible ceasefire until all hostages were released, the envoy said, “This is out of the arrogance that he has. Benjamin Netanyahu wanted just one thing, he wanted to save his skin. Because what happened on Oct 7, destroyed completely the future, the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.”“They did not provide security for the people, for their people. And we can see that today, the majority of the Israeli society doesn't want Benjamin Netanyahu to run the country.
Source:bd News24
November 12, 2023 17:48 UTC
Iyer, Rahul tons keep India perfect as Kohli, Rohit take World Cup wickets
Iyer smashed his first World Cup ton in a match where all the top-five Indian batsmen went past the fifty mark on a batting-friendly pitch. He departed four balls later as India fell short of their highest ever World Cup total of 413-5 v Bermuda in 2007. Bas overtook his father Tim de Leede, who took 14 wicket for the Dutch in the World Cup, and claimed one more to finish as the highest World Cup wicket-taker for his nation with 16 scalps. It was only Kohli's fifth career ODI wicket from his gentle medium-pace and first since 2014. Rohit last picked an ODI wicket in 2012 and this was only his 10th career wicket.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 12, 2023 17:00 UTC
Kali Puja being celebrated
DHAKA, Nov 12, 2023 (BSS) - Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, the second largest festival after Durga Puja of Bangalee Hindu community, is being celebrated countrywide tonight with worshiping goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps, candles at temples and residences amid due religious fervor and enthusiasm. Kali Puja, worshipping the Goddess of strength, wisdom and enlightenment, is celebrated at the night of Amavasya of the Bangla month of Kartik (October or November). Talking to BSS, Ramna Kali Mandir managing committee president Utpal Saha said Kali puja celebration began with lighting up earthen lamps and candles on the temple premises this evening. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid inaugurated the Kali puja celebration at Siddheshwari Kali Mata temple with lighting up lamps on the temple premises. This time frame of 15 days from Kojagori Laxmi Puja to Kali Puja is considered inauspicious, as it is the waning phase of the moon.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 12, 2023 16:33 UTC
They went to India for medical treatment. All three Bangladeshis lost their lives to Kashmir houseboat fire
The three Bangladeshis who died in a houseboat fire in the Dal Lake of Kashmir had travelled to India for medical treatment. They are Onindyo Koushal, executive engineer of the Public Works Department in Rangamati, Sub-Divisional Engineer Emon Dasgupta and contractor Md Mainuddin – all from Chattogram. Mainuddin and Emon were natives of Raozan, while Onindyo was from Mirsarai. Asif Mohiuddin, a deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Unit and close relative of Mainuddin, said the three travelled to India on Nov 3 for treatment. They later went to Kashmir to visit the picturesque Dal Lake.
Source:bd News24
November 12, 2023 15:48 UTC