Desk Eeport: Father lost his faith Bangladesh national cricket team pacer Ebadat Hossain Chowdhury lost his father. Ebadat’s father Nizam Uddin Chowdhury breathed his last in Sylhet last night. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. Nizam Uddin was a BGB member. He was taken to Oasis Hospital in Sylhet when he fell ill yesterday evening. The doctor working at the hospital declared him dead. His funeral will be held at the Kathaltoli Eidgah premises at 11 am today. He will be buried at the family…
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Find out why Finland is the happiest country
Desk Report: Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for the past eight years. What is the reason for this? Social and economic security, high rates of education and research—are these the reasons? Scientists have given their answers. A study has shown that twice as many strangers actually return lost wallets than people thought. The researchers say, “If you think the people around you are compassionate, you are happiest then.” Finland is at the top of this year’s ‘World Happiness Report’. The main reasons for this position…
Read MoreDoes ablution break if clothes are above the knees?
Desk Report: Assalamu Alaikum. There is a common belief in our society that if the clothes on the knees are lifted during or after performing ablution, then the ablution is broken. Is this belief correct? What is said in Islam about this? Hossain Ali, Thakurgaon Walaikum Assalamu. Your question is very relevant and important. Because there is a common misconception in our society about this. This belief has no basis. According to Islamic Sharia, ablution is not broken if the clothes are lifted on the knees. This is an unfounded…
Read MoreVotes will be counted by machine in Raksu and Chaksu elections, says Home Affairs Advisor
Desk Report: Votes will be counted with the help of machines in the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RACSU) and Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CHACSU) elections, said Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He said this after a meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday regarding the overall preparations and law and order situation surrounding these two student union elections. It took three days to publish the results of the JACSU elections due to manual counting. When asked what the authorities of the two universities said…
Read MoreMessi to play at Inter Miami until 2026
Desk Report: Messi to play at Inter Miami until 2026 Lionel Messi’s current contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of this year. However, Messi has agreed to a new contract before the end of this contract. A source at Inter Miami told the news agency AFP that the new contract will keep Messi in Miami until 2026. One thing is clear, the Argentine superstar will continue to play for the club even after the 2026 World Cup. Many believe that the next FIFA World Cup will be the…
Read MoreRAB raids fake soap factory, owner sentenced to 15 days in prison
Desk Report: RAB raids fake soap factory, owner sentenced to 15 days in prison RAB-4 conducted a raid on a fake soap factory in Manikganj. At that time, the owner of the factory, Monayem Ahmed, was sentenced to 15 days in prison and fined Tk 2 lakh. This raid was conducted at around 10:30 am today, Thursday (September 18) in the Rathur area of Baniajuri Union of Ghior Upazila. RAB Executive Magistrate Md. Abu Hasan led the raid. RAB raids fake soap factory, owner sentenced to 15 days in prison…
Read MoreRamiz calls this ICC match referee an Indian ‘broker’
Desk Report: In the India-Pakistan match, more dust is flying than the game. There is not much fighting on the field. But other incidents do create discussion and noise. The Lanka scandal occurred because Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah did not shake hands with Pakistani cricketers in this year’s Asia Cup. Match referee Andy Pycroft became the ‘scapegoat’ in the Lanka scandal surrounding the match between the two arch-rivals. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) even demanded his removal. Although the PCB’s demand was not accepted by the ICC. In such…
Read MorePatient’s money stolen in hospital, helpless mother and daughter cry
Desk Report: Rezia Begum (50) was admitted to Thakurgaon General Hospital with fever, weakness and vomiting. She is the wife of Azizul Islam, a daily wage worker from Lakshmipur area of Sadar Upazila. On Thursday afternoon, on the advice of a doctor, she prepared for the tests. For this, she had brought 5,000 taka from home. However, after getting into the hospital elevator, she realized that the money was missing. Rezia Begum, crying in front of the hospital’s pathology department, said, “I have had two strokes. This money was my…
Read MoreChina is a close friend and reliable partner of Bangladesh: Chief Advisor
Desk Report: Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh and China will move forward together to advance their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, which will bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people of both countries and the world. Terming China as Bangladesh’s ‘closest friend and most reliable partner’, the Principal Advisor expressed gratitude for China’s long-term trust, assistance and support to Bangladesh. The Principal Advisor made the remarks in a video message at a grand reception organized by the Chinese Embassy at a hotel in the capital on Wednesday night…
Read MoreStudents rely on a dinghy without a boatman for their school trip
Desk Report: The dinghy boat has no skipper. A long rope is hanging from the shackles tied to both sides. The villagers have to cross the Shiv River every day by pulling this rope. This river, about 100 yards wide, is also the main route for children and students in the village to go to school. In addition to hundreds of people, hundreds of students cross this way throughout the day. Parents said that incidents of falling into the water at this time are not new. Young students in Naogaon…
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