Suspended JnU student jailed for 5 years in DSA case
DHAKA, May 13, 2024 (BSS) - A court here today sentenced Tithi Sarkar, a suspended student of Jagannath University, to five years jail in a Digital Security Act (DSA) case filed for making derogatory comments about religion in 2020. Dhaka Cyber Tribunal Judge Zulfikar Hayat handed down the verdict this morning. The case under the Digital Security Act was registered against her along with unknown others on November 2 of the same year with Paltan Police Station. On May 19, 2021, the investigating officer of the case, CID Police Sub-Inspector Mehedi Hasan pressed charge sheets. On November 4 of the same year, Dhaka Cyber Tribunal Judge As-Shams Jaglul Hossain framed charges against them.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 13, 2024 16:17 UTC
Hasina urges Saudi Arabia to extend visa approval time for Hajj
Over 10,000 Hajj pilgrims are yet to get a visa from Saudi Arabia because of various complexitiesPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Saudi Arabia to extend the visa approval time for Hajj pilgrims so that all of them can perform the annual pilgrimage. The ambassador said he is taking the initiative to issue visas for the Hajj pilgrims, Nazrul said. Over 10,000 Hajj pilgrims are yet to get a visa from Saudi Arabia because of complexities. The Saudi envoy said there are some 3.2 million Bangladeshis in his country who are contributing to both economies. The premier urged the ambassador to take steps to encourage Bangladeshis living in Saudi Arabia to send their remittances through legal channels.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 15:59 UTC
Bangladesh’s food inflation rises to 10.22% in April
Rural people suffered more because of price hikes in AprilAlthough general inflation slowed slightly to 9.74 percent in April from 9.81 percent a month earlier, food inflation increased to 10.22 percent from 9.87 percent. Food inflation was even lower in February – 9.44 percent. Rural people suffered more because of price hikes in April with general inflation growing at 9.92 percent, up from 9.68 percent in March. Amid soaring prices, general inflation hit an 11-year high of 9.94 percent in May 2023, and continued to be a headache for policymakers. It raised the key policy rate by 50 basis points to 8.50 percent in line with its contractionary monetary policy on May 8, making borrowing costlier for banks.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 14:35 UTC
Govt taking housing projects for low income people
Housing and Public Works Secretary Md Nabirul Islam, additional secretaries, National Housing Authority Chairman Md. The minister also said that 10 acres of land has been earmarked for the housing of low-income people in the Uttara Housing Project (Phase III) under implementation by Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK). Muktadir directed to prepare project proposals for the construction of flats for the housing of low-income people on the said land as soon as possible. The National Housing Authority has constructed 533 rent-based flats for the slum dwellers in Mirpur area in the capital. The minister suggested using the experience of these projects in taking up the next project.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 13, 2024 14:02 UTC
Skipper Du Plessis credits newfound aggression for Bengaluru's IPL revival
After losing seven of their first eight matches, Bengaluru embarked on a superb five-match winning spreeRoyal Challengers Bengaluru have dragged themselves back into the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff race after their early season struggles and skipper Faf du Plessis believes a bolder approach in recent matches had sparked their revival. Needing a win to keep their top-four hopes alive, Bengaluru shrugged off the early dismissals of Du Plessis and top-scorer Virat Kohli as Will Jacks made a 29-ball 41 and Rajat Patidar smashed a 32-ball 52 to help them post 187-9. Their bowlers ripped through Delhi to dismiss them for 140 in 19.1 overs, with pacer Yash Dayal claiming three wickets. "We want to play that style of cricket - RCB talks about playing bold," Du Plessis said. First half of the season, we were really fighting for it, didn't quite come together for us.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 12:53 UTC
School student dies of suicide in Mohammadpur
A student in 10th grade has died of suicide after an argument with his family at Aziz Moholla in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur, according to his relatives. His family rushed him to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital when they found him hanged in his room. The deceased – 16-year-old Labib Hasan – was a student at Mohammadpur Government School and College. On Monday afternoon, his mother Labhli Begum scolded him about his situation and Labib went into his room and locked the door. After some time, his mother went to call him.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 12:26 UTC
Daily Horoscope for May 13, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 13, 2024 Doing things differently may be especially rewarding today. Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your friends could be just the role models you need at this time. Maybe you’re attracted to a unique idea, but you also don’t want to abandon a political or spiritual viewpoint that has shaped you. Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Someone in your life might seem unstable at the moment, but maybe they’re at least fun. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Changing your daily routine might be necessary at present.
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May 13, 2024 12:20 UTC
Supporter of defeated candidate in Sirajganj dies of wounds in post-election violence
The supporter of a defeated candidate has reportedly died in hospital care after being beaten by backers of the victorious chairman who won the race in Sirajganj’s Belkuchi Upazila. Abdul Alim died on his way to Dhaka on Monday. He was a supporter and close relative of defeated chairman candidate Bodiuzzaman Fakir. The victim’s relatives and locals said Alim was an activist supporting chairman candidate Fakir in the Belkuchi Upazila Parishad elections. Abdul Alim, who suffered injuries in the clash, has died while receiving treatment,” OC Rahman said.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 11:35 UTC
LCSO hosts memorial for fallen officers
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May 13, 2024 10:08 UTC
JnU student jailed for 5 years for hurting religious sentiment
A Jagannath University student, Tithy Sarkar, was sentenced to five years in prison in a case under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for hurting religious sentiment by making derogatory comments about religion on social media. Dhaka Cyber Tribunal Judge AM Zulfiqar Hayat delivered the verdict in the case on Monday, according to bdnews24.com. Tithy will be under the probation of the Department of Social Services for one year, confirmed Jewel Mia, the acting bench assistant of the tribunal. If Tithy is believed to have reformed during this probation period, she will not have to serve five years in prison. The court official added that the same tribunal is also taking statements against the JNU student in another case of hurting religious sentiments.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 09:18 UTC
Rice price sharply declining in city market
DHAKA, May 13, 2024 (BSS) - Price of most rice varieties found decliningsharply in the city markets for the last two weeks while lowering of staplefood price likely to be continued till further period. "The rice price is declining with a range of Taka 100-150, per 50-kg sack, onan average.”The price fall situation likely to be continued for one and halfmonth", said the whole seller. Talking about the present rice price situation, noted farm economist DrJahangir Alam said “there is no chance of rice price hike in the next twomonths as the overall yield of Aman and Boro has crossed the optimum level." Dr Alam, however, continued that the rice price likely to be declined more incoming days as the Boro is contributing 54 percent of the total rice output. Total rice production grew 2.5 percent year-on-year to 3.91 crore tonnes, thehighest on record, in FY23.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 13, 2024 08:38 UTC
Ukrainian strike on apartment block kills 15, Russia says
"Fragments of one of the downed Tochka-U missiles damaged an apartment building in the city of Belgorod," the ministry said. Both Ukraine and Russia say they do not target civilians, which Russia launched at its smaller neighbour in February of 2022. The war has killed thousands, displaced millions and turned Ukrainian cities into rubble. KHARKIV FRONTAfter heavy shelling of Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, Russian forces smashed through the border over recent days and say they have pushed Ukrainian forces out of at least nine villages in the area. In response to Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod, Putin suggested in March that Moscow could try to establish a buffer zone inside Ukrainian territory.
Source:bd News24
May 13, 2024 06:16 UTC
Remove unfair clauses for equal opportunity in public procurement
The state minister said the country requires people of high moral to ensure transparency and accountability. Speaking as designated discussants, Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohammed Shoheler Rahman Chowdhury said they want to bring 100% procurement system in the country into E+-GP system. In the programme, Former Lead Procurement Specialist of the World Bank Dr Zafrul Islam presented keynote paper titled ‘Governance and Competitiveness in Public Procurement Practices: Bangladesh Context’. Zafrul Islam said there are instances of public officials or their family members operate businesses that participate in same procurement process in the organization. He stressed on the need of being competitiveness to sustain in the long run in procurement process.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 13, 2024 00:51 UTC
Why did Dhaka University slip so low in rankings? VC Maksud Kamal says it is focusing on the leap
Dhaka University slipped from last year’s 186th position in Asia on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. He hopes the research environment and understanding of the research and developing the research environment in Dhaka University and also in other universities will gradually improve. Pakistan’s higher education underwent huge reforms during the 2001-2008 regime of General Pervez Musharraf, according to the Dhaka University VC. Dhaka University does not have foreign teachers, “because of, again, the lack of budget”, Prof Kamal said. Dhaka University follows some criteria for teacher recruitment now, according to the VC.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 22:18 UTC
Russia's Putin proposes moving defence chief Shoigu in surprise reshuffle
Putin wants Sergei Shoigu, defence minister since 2012 and a long-standing ally, to become the secretary of Russia's powerful Security Council, replacing incumbent Nikolai Patrushev, and to also have responsibilities for the military-industrial complex, the Kremlin announced on Sunday. The shake-up gives Shoigu a job that is technically regarded as senior to his defence ministry role, ensuring continuity and saving Shoigu's face. The appointment of Belousov, a civilian official known for his economic decision-making rather than battlefield knowledge, is the biggest surprise. "The one who is more open to innovations is the one who will be victorious on the battlefield," Peskov said. The change is also likely to be seen by an attempt by Putin to subject defence spending to greater scrutiny to ensure funds are effectively spent after a Shoigu ally and deputy defence minister was accused by state prosecutors of taking a bribe.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 19:42 UTC