Death toll climbs to 440 in B'desh protests - News Today
The death toll in the anti-government protests in Bangladesh on Tuesday climbed to 440, with 100 more deaths reported after Sheikh Hasina fled the country, according to local media, even as efforts were on by the army to bring the situation under control in the violence-hit nation. Despite the high death toll, there were signs of a return to normalcy on Tuesday, with police and army patrolling the streets, BDNews24.com news portal said and added that schools were reopened after a long period of closure due to protests against Hasina over a controversial job quota system. The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops. Many battery-run rickshaws plied the roads, it added.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 05:42 UTC
Immigration police turning away many former ministers and MPs
Police HQ says they include government officials, political leaders and activists, and media workersImmigration police turning away many former ministers and MPsMany former ministers and members of parliament are being turned away at immigration for not meeting the conditions for traveling abroad following the Awami League government's collapse amid a violent popular uprising. Among those being denied departure from airports and land ports are government officials, political leaders and activists, and media personnel. However, the message did not specify who exactly is being turned away without completing immigration. The message from the Police Headquarters, citing information received from the Special Branch of police, said they are being turned away in consultation with other intelligence agencies. “Activities at all immigration checkpoints in the country are ongoing,” the message read.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 04:02 UTC
Democrats Harris, Walz campaign together for first time as White House ticket
The Democratic presidential nominee picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election on TuesdayDemocrats Harris, Walz campaign together for first time as White House ticketUS Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz react as they hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Aug 6, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth FrantzUS Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz react as they hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Aug 6, 2024. "He mocks our laws, he sows chaos and division, and that's to say nothing of his record as president," Walz said of Trump. The Harris campaign said it had raised more than $20 million after the announcement of Walz as the vice presidential pick. "The biggest problem with the Tim Walz pick - it's not Tim Walz himself.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 03:46 UTC
B’desh President dissolves parliament, clears way for fresh elections
“The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order,” a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) spokesman told PTI. The president’s move to dissolve the parliament has cleared the way for fresh elections. The 79-year-old former prime minister has long battled various ailments, including issues related to the kidney, lung and heart. He said they have already talked with 84-year-old Yunus, who has agreed to take the responsibility to save Bangladesh. Then I told the students that I can take the responsibility,” Yunus said.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 02:38 UTC
Indian government eases new property tax rules after backlashb
Real estate assets are considered to be long-term if they have been held for at least 24 monthsThe Indian government has relaxed new property tax rules it proposed just two weeks ago, after criticism that the changes added to an already heavy financial burden on the middle class. On July 23, India lowered the long-term capital gains tax on real estate to 12.5% from 20%, but dropped a benefit that allowed individuals to adjust prices for inflation before the capital gain - and so tax payable - was calculated. Real estate assets are considered to be long-term if they have been held for at least 24 months. The change comes after criticism from opposition parties that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first budget since being reelected was aimed at increasing the tax burden on the middle class. The federal finance ministry has so far not responded to an email sent outside office hours.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 02:26 UTC
Death toll in Bangladesh rises to 440, know where people were burnt alive – AnyTV News
Image Source : FILEViolence in BangladeshDhaka: The death toll in anti-government protests in Bangladesh rose to 440 on Tuesday. The portal said that after Monday’s unrest and tense situation overnight, the situation in Dhaka was calm on Tuesday morning. 24 people died by burning aliveAt least 24 people, including an Indonesian national, were burnt alive in a hotel by a mob in Bangladesh. Fierce violence“An Indonesian national was among the dead,” a local Dhaka journalist told PTI over phone. Similar reports came from across Bangladesh where angry mobs vandalised residences and business establishments of several Awami League leaders and workers.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 02:02 UTC
Ex-DB chief Harunor Rashid says he is in Dhaka, doing office work
Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Harunor Rashid says he is in Dhaka and doing office work. When contacted on Monday afternoon, the much-discussed police officer said he went to the office in the morning, reports bdnews24.com. I left after around an hour.”Harun said he was at the office on Sunday as well when the Awami League government fell. Later, a video message announcing the suspension of the anti-discrimination protests was circulated when the coordinators were in DB custody. The coordinators later said that they had been forcibly detained and pushed to issue the statement against their will.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 01:53 UTC
Bangladesh Parliament dissolved; asylum for Sheikh Hasina in UK unclear
Dhaka: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Tuesday dissolved the Parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests against her government. “The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order,” a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) spokesman told PTI. Despite the high death toll, there were signs of a return to normalcy Tuesday, with police and army patrolling the streets, BDNews24.com news portal said. The total death toll stood at 114 Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said.
Source:bd News24
August 07, 2024 01:18 UTC
Four policemen among seven killed in attack on police station in Noakhali
Seven people, including four policemen, have been killed in an attack at Noakhali’s Sonaimuri Police Station. Bakhtiar Uddin, the chief of Sonaimuri Police Station, was also shot five times. However, around 5:30pm some attackers began to throw bricks and stones at the Sonaimuri Police Station. A person was shot dead when police fired their guns from inside the police station. Almost every room inside the police station was vandalised and set ablaze.
Source:bd News24
August 06, 2024 23:38 UTC
Courts grant bail to more than 200 BNP, Jamaat workers
Dhaka courts have granted bail to more than 200 leaders and activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in different cases without hearing from state counsels or police prosecutors. Three judges, including Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Court magistrates Nurul Huda and Ali Haider Kamal, granted the bail petitions. More than 200 leaders and activists had been granted bail so far, said lawyer Omar Farook Farooki. ”Nur received bail in two separate cases. Jamaat leaders who received bail included Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, Nayeb-e-Amir Abdullah Md Abu Taher, former secretary of Gazipur Jamaat Samiul Haque Farooki and former Chhatra Shibir president Rashedul Islam.
Source:bd News24
August 06, 2024 23:21 UTC
B’desh President Shahabuddin dissolves parliament, clears the way for fresh elections
“The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order,” a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) spokesman told PTI. The president’s move to dissolve the parliament has cleared the way for fresh elections. Despite the high death toll, there were signs of a return to normalcy on Tuesday, with police and army patrolling the streets, BDNews24.Com news portal said. The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said.
Source:bd News24
August 06, 2024 23:07 UTC
How a student-run uprising led to the ouster of Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Source:Daily Sun
August 06, 2024 20:29 UTC
Ithaca Common Council to Consider Bird-Friendly Building Legislation
The Ithaca Common Council will discuss a new piece of proposed environmental legislation that aims to protect birds from untimely deaths. If legislation based on Kuehl’s proposal is passed, Ithaca would join at least 20 U.S. cities and municipalities that have bird-friendly laws on the books. At the July 17 Common Council meeting, Kuehl announced plans to hold a public forum to hear community feedback, of which Kuehl said he has heard a “surprising” amount since introducing the legislative proposal to the Common Council. In June 2019, the Ithaca Common Council passed the Ithaca Green New Deal, a sweeping commitment to sustainability, carbon neutrality and climate justice. This May, the Common Council adopted the Justice50 framework, which seeks to aid communities disproportionately affected by climate change.
Source:Daily Sun
August 06, 2024 20:17 UTC
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to 'bullying' after backlash over gender misconceptions
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her. The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous extraordinary Olympic experience Sunday night in an interview with SNTV - the sports video partner of The Associated Press. As featured on For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-Ting are the latest examples of women of color who have found themselves caught in a debate around gender regulations in sports.
Source:Daily Sun
August 06, 2024 19:52 UTC
'Home grown' art finds new home in Dallas
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Source:Daily Sun
August 06, 2024 19:49 UTC