Countdown to 12th national election begins amid political turmoil
Election Commission Secretary Md Jahangir Alam said the commission's core activities will start after the announcement of the election schedule, and an interim government will be established during this period. In this process, the commission will hold meeting with law enforcement, inter-ministerial discussions, and consultations with registered political parties. Subsequently, the commission will convene a meeting to finalise potential election dates, appoint returning officers and assistant returning officers, and address other matters. In addition to pre-schedule preparations, 44 registered parties have been invited to the EC in two phases on Nov 4 to gather feedback," said Jahangir. However, the BNP and like-minded parties, along with some leftist groups, have not responded to the Election Commission's call for dialogue.
Source:bd News24
November 01, 2023 18:14 UTC
Plastic waste in rivers may carry dangerous microbes: study
PARIS, Nov 1, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Plastic litter in rivers might be allowingdangerous pathogens to hitch-hike downstream, a new study published Wednesdayfound. In 2019, infectionsrelated to antibiotic resistance are estimated to have killed 2.7 millionpeople worldwide. P.aeruginosa, which causes infections in hospital patients, was found to benearly three times more abundant on "weathered plastic" that the researchersmanipulated to resemble the way plastic breaks down in nature, when comparedto the wood. That weathered plastic also showed a greater abundance of the genesresponsible for antibiotic resistance. Rivers are the main way plastic enters the world's oceans, channellinganywhere between 3.5 thousand tonnes to 2.41 million tonnes of the manmadematerial to the sea annually.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 01, 2023 16:54 UTC
City of Flagstaff to begin filling Frances Short Pond
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Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 15:33 UTC
NPA volleyball advances to state tournament with win over Morenci Tuesday
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Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 15:25 UTC
Internet users in Bangladesh to face slow speed for 20 hours
Internet service will be temporarily disrupted in Bangladesh from Tuesday morning as maintenance work is carried out on the submarine cable, authorities say, reports bdnews24.com. The upgrading of the country’s first submarine cable system in Cox’s Bazar is ongoing, according to Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC. The circuits connected to this cable will be partially closed for maintenance from 2:00 am to 12:00pm on Tuesday and 2:00am to 12:00pm on Thursday. However, circuits connected through the submarine cables laid at Kuakata will remain operational. The authorities say the internet may be slow or could be disrupted during the upgrading work, but the bandwidth capacity of BSCPCL will expand significantly afterwards.
Source:bd News24
November 01, 2023 14:02 UTC
De Kock hits fourth century of World Cup
PUNE, India, Nov 1, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - South Africa's Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup in the match against fellow title hopefuls New Zealand on Wednesday. The left-handed opener reached his 21st career one-day international ton off 103 balls with eight fours and three sixes. He brought up his century with a huge six off Jimmy Neesham as the Proteas reached 205-1 in 36 overs. De Kock also made 100 against Sri Lanka, 109 in the game with Australia and 174 in the victory over Bangladesh. The 30-year-old, who will quit one-day international cricket when this tournament is over, leads the World Cup run chart ahead of Australia's David Warner (413) and New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (406).
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 01, 2023 13:12 UTC
India-assisted projects showcase the role of friendly ties in economic growth: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underscored Bangladesh’s commitment to nurturing its ties with India to further propel the country’s development. “The joint inauguration of these important projects represents the unique friendship and mutual cooperation between our two friendly nations,” Hasina said. She highlighted the potential of the newly inaugurated projects to enhance the well-being of both nations’ citizens. “I believe that these projects will play a pivotal role in regional connectivity and energy security. She also thanked India for its efforts in strengthening the friendship between the two nations and recalled India’s support during the Liberation War.
Source:bd News24
November 01, 2023 12:04 UTC
Littwin: I have a rooting interest in the Trump disqualification trial. Two, actually.
I would love for Trump not to be on the Colorado ballot or any other ballot ever again. I wish enough GOP senators had had the nerve to disqualify Trump from office after either of his impeachment trials. It’s the undying support of the Trump base that is nearly certain to get him nominated again. There is no number scarier or more inexplicable to me than the 74 million votes Trump received in the non-rigged 2020 election. But what would the 70% of Republicans believe if Trump were to be kicked off the ballot?
Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 11:33 UTC
Halloween at home
Weather Alert...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Navarro and Henderson Counties. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 10:24 UTC
Saudi Arabia condemns 'in strongest terms' Israeli strike on Gaza camp
RIYADH, Nov 1, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday an Israeli bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp, which killed at least 47 people, including, Israel said, a Hamas commander involved in the October 7 attacks. "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms possible the inhumane targeting by the Israeli occupation forces of the Jabalia refugee camp in the besieged Gaza Strip, which caused the death and injury of a large number of innocent civilians," the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement posted on X.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 01, 2023 05:55 UTC
Cornell Student Charged in Connection With Antisemitic Threats
Patrick Dai ’24, an engineering student, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications. His father said Dai stopped communicating with his family around the time that the threats were posted online, according to The Post. “There were people outside and all of Eddy Street was lined up with cop cars and the FBI,” Armenta said. “We remain shocked by and condemn these horrific, antisemitic threats and believe they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced that law enforcement identified a person of interest in connection to the weekend threats.
Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 04:10 UTC
Nebraska volleyball notes: Jordan Larson and the 'B side' of practice; No. 1 recruit picks USC
When the Nebraska volleyball team goes six-on-six, the "B side" of the court has a few of the former men’s college volleyball players who assist with practice while also getting something of a coaching internship. Nebraska coach John Cook doesn’t know yet if Larson will play when the Huskers go six-on-six over the final two months of the season. She’s having coffee with them and meeting with them and watching video with them. An NCAA rule change this year allowed college volleyball teams to add a third paid assistant coach, when the sport previously allowed for one volunteer assistant coach. Going to USC will put Mullen in the same city as her older sister, Ashley, who is a setter on the UCLA volleyball team.
Source:Daily Sun
November 01, 2023 03:14 UTC
Bangladesh records 1,787 hospitalisations from dengue in a day, death toll rises by 7
Bangladesh has registered 1,787 new hospitalisations due to dengue in a day, taking the tally this year to 271,175. The death toll from the mosquito-borne disease rose by eight to 1,348 in a 24-hour count to Tuesday morning. Of the patients newly hospitalised with the disease, 413 cases were in Dhaka, while 1,374 were outside the capital. On Tuesday morning, 6,527 patients are hospitalised with dengue. Of them, 1,763 are in Dhaka and 4,764 are outside the capital.
Source:bd News24
November 01, 2023 03:05 UTC