Desk Report: There are some documents found in the pages of history that are not for a specific time, but are an eternal lesson for human civilization throughout the ages. The Medina Charter or the Constitution of Medina is one such document. It was a unique agreement of peace, justice and coexistence in the multi-religious and multi-ethnic society of the Arabian Peninsula. After the migration, the Prophet (peace be upon him) formulated this charter with all the tribes and communities of Medina. The importance and significance of this charter in…
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E-Valley’s Russell-Shamima sentenced to three years in prison in another case
Desk Report: Mohammad Russell, CEO of e-commerce company E-Valley, and his wife and company chairman Shamima Nasrin have been sentenced to three years in prison in another fraud case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Monirul Islam announced the verdict on Thursday. In addition to the prison sentence, they have been fined Tk 10,000 each. The plaintiff in this case is a customer named Abul Kalam Azad. In the case, he alleged that he was attracted by E-Valley’s eye-catching advertisement and placed a purchase order for 11 motorcycles for Tk 2.3 million. He…
Read MoreChaksu election: 10 panels including Chhatra Dal-Shibir announced
Desk Report: Chittagong University Central Student Union (CHAKSU) elections have finally announced 10 panels. On Thursday, various organizations including Chhatra Dal, Left Student Organization and Chhatra Shibir announced these panels. However, the three discussed coordinators of the CU anti-discrimination movement are not participating in this election. Meanwhile, 1,162 nominations have been collected for the Central Union and Hall Union, but 931 candidates have submitted nomination forms. After a long 35 years, the Chittagong University Central Student Union (CHAKSU) and Hall Union elections are going to be organized. About 27,000 students…
Read MoreRAB before August 5 is no more, they deserve praise now: Home Affairs Advisor
Desk Report: Home Affairs Advisor to the interim government, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said, RAB before August 5 is no more. There have been many changes in RAB’s activities. They are now gaining people’s appreciation by controlling the law and order situation, recovering weapons and drugs, and bringing criminals under the law. RAB now deserves praise. He told reporters during a quick visit to the RAB headquarters in Kurmitola in the capital on Thursday afternoon. The Home Affairs Advisor said, ‘The activities of RAB before August 5…
Read MoreSri Lankan spinner receives news of father’s death after winning
Desk Report: Sri Lankan spinner receives news of father’s death after winning Dunith Wellalaghe had a bittersweet match. His team Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan to secure the Super Four of the Asia Cup. In this match, he had to digest 5 consecutive sixes from Afghan batter Mohammad Nabi. In total, he spent 32 runs in the last over. Later, Sri Lanka’s 6-wicket victory made him forget that painful experience. But even on the day of such a victory, Wellalaghe received the bad news of losing his father. Sri Lankan media…
Read MoreWhy aren’t the army officers who opened fire in Rampura-Badda being arrested? – Nahid in tribunal
Desk Report: National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said, “The media has not been reformed as expected. The way the DGFI used to control it before, that practice still exists. The media is under the control of political parties, various corporate institutions. When I was in charge, I formed the media reform commission. Their responsibility was to propose reforms and implement the whole issue through the government. It was the responsibility of the law and home ministries to bring media workers who are allies of fascism to justice.” Nahid…
Read MoreDengue is once again the messenger of death
Desk Report: Dengue is a neglected tropical disease listed by the World Health Organization. That is, it is mainly a disease of the disadvantaged people of the society, who fail to reach the facilities of the supposed habitat around the world. It can be said with certainty that the environment that is favorable for mosquitoes is unsuitable for humans. Which means that environmental pollution, water management, sewage disposal, etc. are the daily companions of the urbanization of Bangladesh. The waste and water management of all the city corporations and municipalities…
Read MoreThe 2 CU students are healthy, Mamun’s skull transplant a month later
Desk Report: Two students who were seriously injured in the clash between Chittagong University (CU) students and locals are now recovering. The doctors concerned gave this information 19 days after their admission to the hospital. They also informed that they will be discharged from the hospital with the consent of the CU authorities. The students are Mohammad Mamun Mia, a student of the Department of Sociology, and Imtiaz Ahmed Sayem, a master’s student in the Department of International Relations. Both were on life support and in the ICU. They are…
Read MoreSri Lanka in Super Four with Bangladesh
Desk Report: Sri Lanka needed 101 runs to qualify for the Super Four. Even if they lost the match, they had no ‘come-or-die’. But Sri Lanka, the defending champions of the T20 Asia Cup, lost to the Afghans when the goal was to retain the title! Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, advancing to the Super Four. With this victory for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh also made it to the Super Four. Chasing the target of 170 runs set by the Afghans,…
Read MoreStreet protests amid discussions not good for democracy: Mirza Fakhrul
Desk Report: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes that the ongoing street protests by seven parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are creating unnecessary pressure. He said, “I think there was no need for it. The meaning of such a program is to create unnecessary pressure during discussions; which is not good for democracy.” Mirza Fakhrul told reporters at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Thursday evening after returning home from Singapore. He went to Singapore with his wife Rahat Ara Begum for medical treatment on September 10.…
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