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October 17, 2023 22:39 UTC
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October 17, 2023 20:20 UTC
World Cup 2023: Bangladesh all fury but signifying little against India
Can Bangladesh beat India in a high-stakes World Cup game? India are flying after three straight victories to kick off their World Cup campaign while Bangladesh are caught in a familiar rut. This is a World Cup in conditions that should suit Bangladesh’s strengths, and yet they continue to be rank outsiders. Since the setback at Port of Spain in Trinidad in 2007, India haven’t allowed Bangladesh even a sniff of victory in their World Cup meetings. A more recent example is Tamim Iqbal’s omission for this World Cup and the subsequent bickering between him and Shakib in public.
Source:bd News24
October 17, 2023 19:39 UTC
AirAsia CEO's shirtless management meeting stirs controversy
Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, has come under scrutiny for sharing a picture where he conducted a management meeting while shirtless. In his LinkedIn post, Fernandes cited a stressful week and praised the cultural acceptance at his company and in Indonesia for the practice, Hindustan Times reports. "Was a stressful week, and Veranita Yosephine suggested a massage. Got to love Indonesia and AirAsia culture that I can have a massage and do a management meeting,” he wrote. He also expressed excitement for their progress and the finalisation of the Capital A structure while sharing a photo of himself receiving a massage during the meeting, according to the report.
Source:bd News24
October 17, 2023 18:52 UTC
Spending power of 40m Bangladeshis is on par with Europeans: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi says that almost 40 million Bangladeshis now possess substantial spending power, comparable to that of Europeans. “Some people in our country have entered high economic class,” he said during the opening of the National Furniture Fair on Tuesday. He encouraged furniture traders to produce European-style furniture, as a considerable number of Bangladeshis can now afford such products. While acknowledging the importance of attracting local buyers to the fair, Munshi urged the industry to explore strategies to entice foreign customers, emphasising the need to broaden the sector’s appeal. “As we have a large labour pool, we can even compete with China if we put the labourers to good use,” he said.
Source:bd News24
October 17, 2023 18:32 UTC
Bangladesh adds 91 more educational institutions to MPO system
The government has added another 91 private educational institutions into the monthly payment order system. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Department on Tuesday issued five separate orders for the inclusion of 23 higher secondary colleges, 15 secondary schools, seven degree colleges, 11 higher secondary schools and 35 junior secondary schools. According to the order, the salary, allowances and discipline of the teachers and employees of these private educational institutions will operate under the effect of the Manpower Structure and MPO Policy 2021. But the qualification or experience required for the employment of the teachers and employees will follow the circular of recruitment, it added.
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October 17, 2023 17:44 UTC
3 fishermen fined, 11,500 meters net seized in Bhola
According to the district fisheries office, two engine-run boat, one dingiboat and 11,500 meters of banned current nets were seized from theirpossession during the drive. A joint team of Fisheries Department, District Administration, UpazilaAdministration, RAB, Police and Naval Police conducted the mobile court. District Fisheries Officer Md. Abul Kalam Azad said the seized nets weredestroyed by fire. The government has imposed a 22-day ban starting from October 12 on catching,selling, storing and transporting Hilsha, to ensure safe spawning of theMother Hilsha, during its peak breeding period.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 17, 2023 17:22 UTC
Five held with 80-kg cannabis in city
DHAKA, Oct 17, 2023 (BSS) - Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrestedfour drug peddlers including a woman with 80 kilograms of cannabis from thecity's Jatrabari area around 10:30pm on Monday. Also, a pickup-van used for carrying and distributing drugs across the citywas seized from their possession. The arrested were identified as M. Yeasin, 23, M. Moshal, 23, M. RazzakulIslam, 19, and Hamida Begum, 41. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested people were the activemembers of professional drug peddlers' gang, the sources said, adding: "Theyalso admitted to collect drugs from border areas of the country and suppliedthose across the city for a good price." A case has been filed against them under the Narcotics Control Act and theywere handed over to the concerned police station, said the RAB Official.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 17, 2023 17:04 UTC
HC scraps ex-SP Babul's bail plea in Mitu murder case
DHAKA, Oct 17, 2023 (BSS) - The High Court today scrapped a petition of former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter, pleading for bail in a case lodged over murder of his wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu. "Not pressed," said the order passed by the High Court division bench comprising Justice S M Kuddus Zaman and Justice Shahed Nuruddin. Babul's counsel said plea will be produced before another bench of the High Court. Babul after that filed the petition with the High Court, challenging the legality of Chattogram court's indictment order. The High Court on May 9, 2023, however, scrapped that petition.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 17, 2023 15:40 UTC
No. 8 Texas looks to bounce back against high-flying Houston
8 Texas looks to get back on the winning track when it travels to battle Houston on Saturday as the teams renew their rivalry and square off for the only time as members of the Big 12 Conference. Texas leads the all-time series 16-7-2 and has won the past seven contests with the Cougars, including the past three played in Houston. The Longhorns (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) head to the Bayou City after a bye week following a wild 34-30 loss to now-No. Houston (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) has plenty of momentum after a thrilling 41-39 win over West Virginia on Oct. 12. "There's not enough time in this press conference to explain all the challenges that Texas brings," he said.
Source:Daily Sun
October 17, 2023 13:37 UTC
Cornell Professor “Exhilarated” by Hamas’s Attack Defends Remark
Now, some students are expressing outrage over Rickford’s statement at a pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Ithaca Commons. Rickford stated that he was initially “exhilarated” by Hamas’s attack on Israel, in which 1,400 Israelis were killed. Who abhor the targeting of civilians, as do you, as do I,” Rickford said during the rally. But he felt Rickford’s comments were not productive and were instead inciting violence. He told The Sun that while he does not completely support Rickford’s statement, he understands the context behind his statement.
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October 17, 2023 06:14 UTC
Five killed in Thai floods with more heavy rain expected
Five killed in Thai floods with more heavy rain expectedBANGKOK, Oct 17, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Five people were killed in floods in Thailand's north this week, with authorities warning on Tuesday that more heavy rain was on the way. Earlier this week, floods in Thailand's northern province of Phayao killed five people, the ministry said. Thai authorities issued flood warnings for 32 provinces on Tuesday. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bangkok and the popular resort island of Phuket. More than 62,000 Thai households have been impacted by floods this wet season, the statement said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 17, 2023 03:48 UTC
Two Swedes killed in Brussels shooting
"I have just offered my sincere condolences to the Swedish PM following tonight's harrowing attack on Swedish citizens in Brussels," De Croo posted on social media. Several Belgian media outlets said the two individuals killed were wearing football shirts belonging to the Swedish national team ahead of the game between Sweden and Belgium. - 'Stood there frozen' -A video of a man speaking Arabic and claiming responsibility for the shooting has been circulating on social media. We support the security forces who are currently doing their utmost to track down the perpetrator," the palace said on social media. "Tonight, my thoughts are with the families of the two victims of the despicable attack in Brussels," Ursula von der Leyen posted on social media.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 17, 2023 03:46 UTC
Belgium-Sweden soccer match suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels
Fans chanted "All together, All together" inside the King Baudouin Stadium after the match was halted, with thousands of supporters from both sides also shouting "Sweden, Sweden!" Leroy said the Swedish fans were last to leave the stadium "because the police will escort the Swedish fans and players, who will obviously go straight to the airport and leave." "The police will create a security corridor for the Swedish fans so that they can return home safely," he said. UEFA, European soccer's governing body, confirmed the Belgium vs. Sweden match had been called off. According to Swedish media, some Sweden fans left the stands and were allowed in the media room in the stadium.
Source:Daily Sun
October 17, 2023 03:35 UTC