Desk Reports : Two departments merged into Home Ministry, notification issued The government has merged two divisions of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This important ministry of the government has returned to its previous structure. The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday. It said that the President has brought this amendment to the Rules of Business by virtue of the powers conferred by Article 55(6) of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Under this, the Department of Security Services and the Department of Public…
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Bangladesh lost to Vietnam
Sports Reports : The same picture was seen from start to finish. Bangladesh could not stand up to the dominance of the host Vietnam. The U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers also started with a 2-0 defeat. Goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan Shrawan can take credit for the low goal difference. He made some great saves. But his performance alone could not cover Bangladesh’s failures. Bangladesh was under pressure from the start of the match at Viet Tri Stadium. Vietnam kept attacking one after another from the left flank. Bangladesh’s right-back Rimon Hossain seemed…
Read More‘Bad Touch’: Protests demand resignation of college teacher in Demra
Desk Reports: ‘Bad Touch’: Protests demand resignation of college teacher in Demra A teacher named Mizanur Rahman of Demra University College in the capital has been accused of sexually harassing several female students. Students and guardians protested on the college campus on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the teacher from the college’s accounting department. The protesters displayed placards reading ‘One point, one demand – resignation’, ‘Not the victim of bullying, but injustice’, ‘We want justice’, and ‘Raise your voice against bad touch’. Tensions were seen in the area last…
Read MoreMan sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted rape of child in Manikganj
Crime Reports: Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted rape of child in Manikganj The Manikganj Women and Child Abuse Prevention Tribunal has sentenced a man named Md. Akbar Hossain to five years in prison and a fine of Tk 20,000 for attempting to rape a fourth-grade child. Judge MA Hamid of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal announced the verdict on Wednesday (September 3). Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) of the court, Muhammad Machudul Haque, confirmed the matter. The convicted accused, Akbar Hossain (50), lives in Gobindabari…
Read MoreThe Dutch could not be washed clean due to rain.
Sports Reports : The Dutch could not be washed clean due to rain. Bangladesh had secured the series win by winning the first two matches. The goal in the last match was to maintain the consistency of their performance and whitewash the Dutch. However, due to rain, the Dutch could not be whitewashed. The Dutch could not be washed clean due to rain. In the rain-affected match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, when Bangladesh’s score was 164 for 4 in 18.2 overs, rain fell on the field. After that,…
Read MoreExchange of views on resuming direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights
Desk Reports : Exchange of views on resuming direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights A fruitful exchange of views was held on the resumption of direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Today, Wednesday (September 3) at 12 noon, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Mustafa Mahmud Siddique paid a courtesy call on Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director General Nadir Shafi Dar. During the meeting, both sides expressed their keen interest in resuming direct air services. They also emphasized the importance of exchanging technology and experience, building capacity, and…
Read MoreTax evasion of Tk 75 crore: Case filed against 10 people including S Alam’s 2 sons
Desk Reports : The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against 10 people, including two sons of Saiful Alam alias S Alam, the head of the controversial S Alam Group, on charges of tax evasion of Tk 750 crore. ACC Director General Md. Akhter Hossain confirmed the matter to the media on Wednesday. Tax evasion of Tk 75 crore: Case filed against 10 people including S Alam’s 2 sons The accused in the case are S Alam’s sons Ashraful Alam and Asadul Alam Mahir, former Deputy Tax…
Read MoreSarjis thanks government for initiative, says school managing committee chairman must be a graduate
Desk Reports : Sarjis thanks government for initiative, says school managing committee chairman must be a graduate Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the northern region, has thanked the interim government for issuing a notification stating that one must have an honors certificate as an educational qualification to become the president of a school’s managing committee. He expressed his gratitude in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. In the post, Sarjis Alam said, “A notification has been issued stating that…
Read MoreSaudi Tourism’s global campaign around Ronaldo
Desk Reports: The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has launched its new global campaign, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’, a consumer-friendly brand that features CR7-famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now an honorary resident of Saudi Arabia. The campaign, which will run in key markets including Europe, India and China, will highlight the long season of world-class sports, entertainment, film, fashion and cultural events that are set to kick off in Saudi Arabia, under the slogan ‘I Came for Football, I Stayed for More’. The video campaign features Ronaldo participating in various…
Read MoreYoung US soldiers are addicted to TikTok, controversy over safety risks
Desk Reports : The US military is currently in a strange situation. Before taking office, current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on social media, “Our military is built on men. This is not a bad thing, it is necessary.” However, after seeking Senate confirmation to become Secretary of Defense under the Trump administration, he stepped back from that position and said that all positions on the front lines will be open to women. The very person who is skeptical about the role of women in the military is now having…
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