Lawyer murdered in Rangpur
The photo shows the detained Ratan Dhaka TribuneA man has been detained in connection with the murderA lawyer was murdered at his home in Tajhat Dhormadash Baro Awaliya area in Rangpur city on Friday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Asadul Haque, was the assistant public prosecutor(APP) of Rangpur Judge Court, said Tajhat police station Officer-in-charge (OC) Rokunuzzaman. Quoting locals, Rokunuzzaman said a group of miscreants climbed over the wall and murdered Asadul with a knife while he was performing Wudu (ablution) before Jummah prayers at his home on Friday afternoon. Locals caught Ratan, one of the killers who lives in the same area. "Police have seized the blood stained knife from Ratan and are trying to unearth the reason for the killing."
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 13:18 UTC
Hasina approves recruitment of 3,000 medical technologists
The public administration ministry, the health ministry and the Health Directorate will now sit and decide the process of the recruitment, Abul Kalam Azad, director general of health services, said on Friday after the approval given on Thursday. Out of the 3,000 health workers, 1,200 will be medical technologists on pay-scale grade No. 12, 1,650 medical technicians and 150 cardiographers on pay-scale grade No.
Source:bd News24
June 05, 2020 13:07 UTC
Flagstaff Chief of Police Treadway kneels, speaks with protesters
“Personally, as a black woman in Flagstaff I haven't experienced police brutality myself; I haven’t seen it, but I know that it’s happened to a lot of my fellow peers and students that go to NAU. Not just with NAU PD but with the Flagstaff PD. And I know all cops aren't bad and I know all cops aren’t racist, but our goal here today is to fight for, at least for me, more training within the police force. Like what kind of training do they do when it comes to dealing with people of diverse backgrounds, and is it different? And if it is different, they need to realize it because I think some people don’t even realize that they are treating other people differently.
Source:Daily Sun
June 05, 2020 12:56 UTC
CCC campuses open for business only during summer
Please call 877-810-7370 to upgrade your subscription. × Register for more free articles Stay logged in to skip the surveys Log in Sign up {{featured_button_text}}Although no events will be hosted during the summer, all Coconino Community College locations are open for business services, with modified procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Students and prospective students may enter the campuses to conduct business — including registering and paying for classes and using the computer lab — between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. The college is requiring visitors to wear a protective face covering until further notice. Many business needs can also be completed through CCC’s online services at www.coconino.edu.
Source:Daily Sun
June 05, 2020 12:56 UTC
Japan aims to have coronavirus vaccines in use by June 2021
"We will be securing production facilities in parallel with expedited vaccine development," Japan's Health Minister Katsunobu Kato told reporters as he outlined plans to bring vaccines into use by the end of the first half of 2021. Usually, plants for actual vaccine production are arranged only after the successful completion of development. The Japanese government has earmarked 146 billion yen ($1.34 billion) for vaccine production and distribution in the second extra budget that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved last month. Japanese pharmaceutical firms developing coronavirus vaccines include Shionogi & Co and AnGes Inc. Japan has not suffered the explosive surge of coronavirus infections seen in some other countries.
Source:bd News24
June 05, 2020 12:56 UTC
Kerala elephant death: Police make 1st arrest, another person detained
The elephant died after it ate a fruit stuffed with firecrackers. The wild elephant had strayed into a village near Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad last month, where it ate a fruit stuffed with firecrackers. The elephant could not drink or eat for days because of the injuries and it led to severe weakness. The immediate cause of death of the elephant was stated to be inhalation of water leading to respiratory failure. Villagers in Kerala often use firecrackers or explosives stuffed in food to protect their fields from wild animals.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:33 UTC
Coronavirus: Chittagong-16 MP, family members test positive
Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury CollectedIt is assumed that the lawmaker was infected with the viral disease while distributing relief goods at his constituency during the lockdownA Member of Parliament (MP) from Chittagong-16 constituency (Banshkhali) Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury along with 10 other members of his family have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The lawmaker and his family are now in isolation at his Rahman Nagar residence in the city. Personal Secretary to the MP Mostafizur Rahman Russell confirmed the matter to the Dhaka Tribune. “Samples were collected from a total of 16 members of his family on June 1. “The lawmaker and his family members are now doing well.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:22 UTC
OP-ED: An unparalleled leader of the world
The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman started working to rebuild war-torn Bangladesh from a fragile economy. He was not only the great leader of the Bengali nation, he was also one of the best leaders of the oppressed people all over the world. Then Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman established the independent sovereign People’s Republic of Bangladesh by organizing the Bengali nationalist movement. That is when the beloved leader was awarded the title of Bangabandhu.”Since then, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the leader of the oppressed, has been called Bangabandhu by people all over the world. And that is why the title Bangabandhu is appropriate before his name.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:22 UTC
OP-ED: The colour of your skin
InstagramWe must remember the words of Nelson Mandela: ‘No one is born hating another person’Growing up in the UK, the words “paki” and “blackie” were terms frequently bandied around in the school playground. As an adult, the racial slur, in my case, has evolved to “Paki slag.” From a very early age, what was blindingly clear was that we were, and still are, judged by the colour of our skin. But this is not to say that South Asians are not guilty of being just as racist and prejudiced. Floyd’s death was the tipping point for black communities across the country where they have been, and still are, marginalized, discriminated against, and killed just because of the colour of their skin. The other quote is from Nelson Mandela, who said: “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:22 UTC
OP-ED: Ageing in Asia is a tricky business
Elderly care facilities must be of high quality and designed to provide a supportive physical environment. Moreover, a supportive physical environment improves the efficiency of the care givers. With circulation flow and visibility within the facility optimized, the number of care workers needed in a facility can be minimized. Services of elderly care facilities, such as the activity room, should be shared with surrounding neighbourhoods. These measures can provide safe, comfortable, and supportive care facilities for the region’s senior citizens that are sustainable over the long-term.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:22 UTC
OP-ED: To all the books I’ve never read
And piled neatly on top of a small table are the business books I brought back from business school -- mistaken that I would read them again. As a school-going child, I loved visiting the library and devouring whatever books I came across. With my interests running amok over the last few years, the books I’ve read have greatly varied from crime non-fiction to brutal self-help books. And whenever I pick up a book from my anti-library, I hear them rejoice, their hopes going up -- maybe we will be read next. Yet, sadly, rarely does a book from the anti-library join the other corner housing the books that have been read.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:22 UTC
Couple, their teen daughter found dead in Pabna
Police in front of the active crime scene in Dilalpur area of Pabna Sadar upazila on Friday, June 5, 2020 Dhaka TribunePolice primarily suspect that robbers stabbed them to death and looted their valuables from their house two or three days agoPolice on Friday recovered the bodies of a couple and their teenage daughter from their house in Dilalpur area of Pabna Sadar upazila in the district. The deceased were identified as a former official of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Abdul Jabbar, 64, his wife Chhumma Khatun, 50 and their daughter Sanjida Khatun, 14. Nasim Uddin, officer-in-charge of Pabna Sadar police station, said they recovered the bodies and sent them for autopsy. Police primarily suspect that robbers stabbed them to death and looted their valuables from their house two or three days ago. Pabna Superintendent of Police Sheikh Rafiqul Islam said: “We will know more about the incident when the forensics team from Rajshahi arrives on sight to conduct a sweep of the crime scene.”
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:11 UTC
OP-ED: Where’s your mask?
The circular provides a hefty fine of Tk1 lakh or 6 months of imprisonment should one fail to wear a mask in public. Unless an individual sees contagion as a real problem, they will continue to value the comfort of not wearing masks. Finally, the provisos to wearing masks are so wide that it can practically absolve not wearing a mask at any time: Buying/selling essential commodities, commuting to a workplace, commuting to buy medicine/receive medical treatment/a burial. The final result: Nobody believes the law, ie wearing masks can be a solution. Thus, the circular needs to be amplified with robust media broadcasts, local announcement, counseling points on the public roads, etc.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
June 05, 2020 12:11 UTC
North Korea expresses support for China's measures in Hong Kong
Foreign minister Ri Son Gwon said that the issue of Hong Kong was an internal affair for China and that foreign interference in it violated the sovereignty of China and international law. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is North Korea’s official name. Chinese Ambassador Li Jinjun expressed gratitude for North Korea’s support, it said. North Korea’s comments come after Beijing imposed a new national security law on Hong Kong that Western countries say could restrict freedoms in the former British colony. North Korea said on Thursday the United States was in no position to criticise China over Hong Kong or human rights when Washington threatens to “unleash dogs” to suppress anti-racism protests, a reference to a tweet by president Donald Trump.
Source:bd News24
June 05, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liverpool to resume title quest against Everton on June 21
Football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but clubs have voted to restart the season on June 17 when second-placed Manchester City host Arsenal and Sheffield United visit relegation-threatened Aston Villa. Liverpool are 25 points clear at the top and are two victories away from winning the Premier League, but will have a shot at securing the title by beating Everton if City lose to Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur, who are currently eighth, host fifth-placed Manchester United on June 19, while third-placed Leicester City travel to Watford on Saturday, June 20. Arsenal are back in action on the same Saturday with a trip to Brighton and Hove Albion, while Villa play again on Sunday, June 21 when they host fourth-placed Chelsea. City play again on Monday, June 22, when they host mid-table Burnley.
Source:bd News24
June 05, 2020 11:48 UTC