Sonali Bank, BDBL Bank sign MoU on merger
It is the second merger since the central bank began accepting proposalsThe state-owned Sonali Bank and Bangladesh Bangladesh Development Bank Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge in the presence of the governor of Bangladesh Bank. This former bureaucrat said, "On Apr 3, we were called to Bangladesh Bank, the board of Sonali Bank was also there. Since Sonali Bank wants to take us, the board has decided to go for the merger.”On Apr 8, the board approved the merger proposal of BDBL and Sonali Bank. That means the central bank holds the right to instruct any bank to take over the responsibility of a weak bank. With 1,232 branches, including two abroad, Sonali Bank is the largest commercial bank owned by the state.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 12:15 UTC
Students mark SSC success with celebrations, dreams of a bright future
On Sunday, students of Holy Cross Girls High School who passed the SSC exams shared their feelings with bdnews24.com. Tashfia Murshida, a science division student, passed her SSC exam from Viqarunnisa Noon School with a 'golden A+'. Afsana Jerin, another Viqarunnisa student, missed a GPA of 5.0 by just a few marks. "The situation is the same across the country, where students' results were worse than the previous year. Muntasir Ahmed, a student of Motijheel Government Boys High School, said he was very happy to get the GPA 5.0 he expected.
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May 12, 2024 11:56 UTC
Quilters in The Villages wrap the community with handmade love
TodayPartly cloudy. TonightPartly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. TomorrowCloudy early with thunderstorms developing later in the day. High near 90F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 12, 2024 10:05 UTC
Dean Minnich: There always seems to be more questions than answers | COMMENTARY
And I tested the patience of most employers, family, friends and, I presume, strangers who stumble over the things I write. For instance, when the response is, “Because I say so,” I know I’m dealing with an authoritarian. If it’s, “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it,” I know I’m wasting time trying to learn anything of value here unless I’m exploring traditions or blind faith. Then they’d tell me something that was enlightening, and that always led to more questions. It’s the opening of the mind to new information and being willing to challenge what you think you know.
Source:Daily Sun
May 12, 2024 09:16 UTC
Curriculum being changed so students not only learn by memorisation: PM
Curriculum being changed so students not only learn by memorisation: PMDHAKA, May 12, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is bringing changes to the curriculum and the method of education mainly to cut dependency on learning through memorisation to flourish talents and creativity of the students. "We have to explore the reason that why male students are less compared to female students," she said. "We have a target to increase technical education rate to 30 percent by 2030 and 41 percent by 2041," she said. She continued that her government is establishing a technical training school in every upazila to spread the technical education. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury, PM's Education Adviser Dr. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury and State Minister for Education Begum Shamsun Naher spoke on the occasion.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 12, 2024 08:23 UTC
Comprehensive road law to be passed soon: home minister
A comprehensive road law will be passed in parliament soon to reduce the number of deaths in road accidents, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says, reports bdnews24.com. He said the new law analyses the responsibilities of drivers, assistants, transport owners, and transport agencies. The minister said, "According to BRTA (Bangladesh Road Transport Authority) data, 14 people die every day due to road accidents. Our records show that in 2023, there were 5,495 road accidents resulting in approximately 5,024 deaths and a similar number of injuries." Previously, the 'Road Transport Act-2018' was passed in parliament, providing a maximum of five years' imprisonment for accidents caused by reckless driving.
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May 12, 2024 06:02 UTC
Four-storey building tilts over onto neighbouring 6-storey building in Dhamrai
A four-storey building in Dhaka's Dhamrai has tilted over onto a six-storey building next to it. Fire Service officer Rana said the four-storey building was still standing with the support of the six-storey building. However, the six-storey building was not in any danger, he said. "Yesterday evening, I heard the news that the four-storey building next to my six-storey building had tilted onto mine. Multiple attempts were made to contact Sikder, the owner of the tilted building, but he did not respond.
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May 12, 2024 05:57 UTC
4-storey building tilts over onto 6-storey neighbour in Dhaka’s Dhamrai
A four-storey building in Dhaka's Dhamrai has tilted over onto a six-storey building next to it. Fire Service officer Rana said the four-storey building was still standing with the support of the six-storey building. However, the six-storey building was not in any danger, he said. "Yesterday evening, I heard the news that the four-storey building next to my six-storey building had tilted onto mine. Multiple attempts were made to contact Sikder, the owner of the tilted building, but he did not respond.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 05:31 UTC
Daily Horoscope for May 12, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 12, 2024 Embracing today’s sensual atmosphere can help us find necessary grounding. You’ve got an eye for decor that will always cheer you up when you encounter it on a regular basis. Virgo August 23 – September 22 Going on an adventure with your friends could now be a lot of fun for you. Libra September 23 – October 22 Working together with someone very different from you could go exceptionally well. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Making emotional intimacy a priority can currently aid your efforts to build a strong foundation.
Source:Daily Sun
May 12, 2024 04:41 UTC
SSC results handed over to PM
The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2024 were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban on Sunday morning. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel presented the summary and statistics of this year’s SSC, equivalent examinations to the prime minister. The education minister is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Secretariat around 12:30 pm in this regard. This year, SSC and its equivalent examinations began across the country on February 15. A total of 20,24,192 students appeared for the SSC, equivalent examinations under 11 education boards.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 04:31 UTC
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
REUTERSPeople attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 11, 2024. REUTERSThousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government do more to secure the release of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip by Islamist group Hamas. Family members of the hostages, carrying pictures of their loved ones still in captivity, joined the crowds that demonstrated in Tel Aviv. In a speech she referenced a video Hamas made public on Saturday, claiming that another of the Israeli captives had died. Hamas' Oct 7 attack sparked the devastating war in Gaza, now raging for nearly seven months.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 03:08 UTC
Nebraska's Axelina Johansson wins Big Ten title; both Husker teams sit atop leaderboard
Nebraska's Axelina Johansson defended her Big Ten title in women's shot put Saturday, throwing 60 feet, 8 inches at the conference outdoor meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's Johansson's third Big Ten title — she won at both the indoor and outdoor meet last season. Mine De Klerk finished third in the women's shot put (56-4) to give NU six points. Wisconsin has chased Nebraska down to win the Big Ten meet in each of the past two conference indoor meets. NU won the outdoor team title last year.
Source:Daily Sun
May 12, 2024 03:03 UTC
Meta settles trademark lawsuit brought by investment firm Metacapital
Meta Platforms has resolved a trademark lawsuit filed by investment firm Metacapital Management over the tech giant's name change from FacebookMeta Platforms has resolved a trademark lawsuit filed by investment firm Metacapital Management over the tech giant's name change from Facebook, the companies told a New York federal court on Friday. Meta Platforms rebranded from Facebook in October 2021 to reflect its focus on the metaverse, a shared virtual realm. Meta is facing other trademark lawsuits over its name change from virtual-reality company MetaX and tech-services provider Metabyte. Metacapital said in its lawsuit that it has been using its name since its founding in 2001. The case is Metacapital Management LP v. Meta Platforms Inc, US District Court for the Southern District of New York, No.
Source:bd News24
May 12, 2024 02:38 UTC