GC Girls Basketball: Mildred comes up short against Groesbeck
Daily Sun File photo/Paul BorsellinoKris Owen, seen here in an earlier game, led Mildred with against Groesbeck with 15 points, including hitting three 3-pointers with two rebounds, an assist, and three steals.
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November 18, 2024 21:40 UTC
'Action being taken against those involved in harassment of Asif Nazrul'
DHAKA, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS) - Action is being taken against those involved in the incident of harassment of Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul in Geneva recently, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir said today. Legal action is being taken against those involved," he told a press briefing, responding to a question. The regular press briefing was held at Foreign Service Academy here. Dr Asif Nazrul was harassed by some Bangladeshi expatriates during his recent visit to Geneva. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam was present at the press briefing.
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November 18, 2024 21:30 UTC
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November 18, 2024 19:18 UTC
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
A UN-backed global market for creating and trading carbon credits has been discussed for at least 10 years. If a deal can be reached this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, "the main impact would be a confidence boost", said Andrea Bonzanni, international policy director at the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA). IETA has said a UN-backed market could be worth $250 billion a year by 2030, and count towards offsetting an extra 5 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annually. "It isn't clear how one can benefit, how the auditing is done of carbon credits," she said. Nkiruka Maduekwe, director general of Nigeria's national council on climate change, agreed, describing high integrity carbon credits as "the key".
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November 18, 2024 18:54 UTC
Political identity in police verification to end, says Safar Raj
The Police Reform Commission chief Safar Raj Hossain has said political affiliation will no longer be considered in police verification for government jobs. “The national identity card will be considered as the primary document for verification,” said Safar. The commission head added that the police verification process, which has been in place since 1928 for jobs in government institutions, including banks, has often been subject to accusations of political bias. The interim government formed the Police Reform Commission on Sept 11. Efforts are under way to free police and government departments from political influence, which has enabled corruption and unfair promotions over the years."
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November 18, 2024 18:48 UTC
56 people of Chakma-Tanchangya communities enter Bangladesh fleeing Myanmar war
The batch containing 56 people from the Chakma and Tanchangya communities walked in via the Baishfari border in the Ghumdhum union of the Upazila. The trespassers are saying the area has become uninhabitable due to war and violence in the Rakhine State. The police officers as well as the BGB personnel are providing security for the Myanmar nationals who have gathered together. A conflict has been raging for long between the Arakan Army insurgent group and the Myanmar army in the Rakhine State. The Rohingya made several attempts recently to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar but the BGB and the law enforcers have sent them back to their country.
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November 18, 2024 18:33 UTC
OCAB demands the withdrawal of accreditation cancellations for journalists, urging the government to ensure press freedom
The association says any repressive measures to silence media is a threat to independent journalismOCAB demands the withdrawal of accreditation cancellations for journalists, urging the government to ensure press freedomThe Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh, or OCAB, has criticised the cancellation of accreditation for 167 journalists, calling it a severe blow to independent journalism in the country. “Silencing the media undermines independent journalism and jeopardises the democratic aspirations of the people,” OCAB said, adding that such actions threaten press freedom and create a climate of fear. The association echoed global organisations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ, the Commonwealth Journalists Association, or CJA, the Reporters Without Borders, Dhaka-based Editors’ Council and other journalists’ unions, urging the government to cease all forms of harassment against journalists. The association reiterated its commitment to independent journalism, urging the interim administration to uphold freedom of expression as a cornerstone of sustainable democracy. OCAB has also demanded immediate withdrawal of the decision and return the accreditation to journalists, including its senior members.
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November 18, 2024 18:31 UTC
OCAB asks govt to reinstate journalist accreditation, ensure press freedom
The Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh, or OCAB, has criticised the cancellation of accreditation for 167 journalists, calling it a severe blow to independent journalism in the country. “Silencing the media undermines independent journalism and jeopardises the democratic aspirations of the people,” OCAB said, adding that such actions threaten press freedom and create a climate of fear. OCAB also welcomed the government's decision to repeal the Cyber Security Act, expressing hope that no prior tactics of media suppression would resurface. The association reiterated its commitment to independent journalism, urging the interim administration to uphold freedom of expression as a cornerstone of sustainable democracy. OCAB has also demanded immediate withdrawal of the decision and return the accreditation to journalists, including its senior members.
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November 18, 2024 18:03 UTC
Political affiliations will be ignored in police verification for government jobs, says Safar Raj
The commission head says national ID will be the primary document for police checksPolitical affiliations will be ignored in police verification for government jobs, says Safar RajThe Police Reform Commission chief Safar Raj Hossain has said political affiliation will no longer be considered in police verification for government jobs. “The national identity card will be considered as the primary document for verification,” said Safar. The commission head added that the police verification process, which has been in place since 1928 for jobs in government institutions, including banks, has often been subject to accusations of political bias. The interim government formed the Police Reform Commission on Sept 11. On police reform discussions, Safar also stressed adherence to High Court guidelines on arrests without warrants under Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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November 18, 2024 17:55 UTC
GC Girls Basketball: Frost hits
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November 18, 2024 17:48 UTC
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President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. LONDON (AP) — A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic has sold at auction for nearly $2 million. In other news:In their final meeting, Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with a new US administration. The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House. As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action.
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November 18, 2024 17:23 UTC
Official: age limit for entering public sector jobs is now 32
The protesters have been demanding an increase in the age limit from 30 to 35Official: age limit for entering public sector jobs is now 32An ordinance has been promulgated raising the maximum age limit for entry to public sector jobs from 30 to 32 years of age. The ordinance, issued on Monday, sets the same age limit for appointments in government as well as autonomous, semi-autonomous, statutory authorities, public non-financial corporations and self-governing bodies. The decree issued by President Mohammed Shahabuddin says the maximum age limit for entering the service of all cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service, or BCS, will be 32 years of age. However, the directive does not say anything about the decision taken by the interim government to take part in BCS examinations four times. More to follow
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November 18, 2024 17:17 UTC
Do beer or wine drinkers have a better diet?
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November 18, 2024 15:59 UTC
Govt. to reform media based on commission report: Nahid
DHAKA, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS)- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam today said initiative would be taken to reform the media on the basis of the report of the Media Reform Commission. Adviser Nahid said this in a meeting with a delegation of UNDP and UNESCO in his office at Posts and Telecommunications Division, according to a ministry press release. Nahid Islam, also Adviser of Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, said, media is one of the pillars of democracy and that is why Media Reform Commission has been formed by the interim government to ensure media freedom. He added that based on the report of this reform commission, initiatives would be taken to reform all public and private media. He expressed interest to cooperate with the media reform process of the interim government.
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November 18, 2024 15:55 UTC