Desk Report: Hamas is releasing photos of the remaining 47 hostages in its possession. They are calling the photo a ‘farewell photo’. In the released photo, each hostage is identified by the name Ron Arad and a number is added to it. It is worth noting that on October 16, 1986, Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad took part in an operation in southern Lebanon. He disappeared during that operation. The article published with the photo blames Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for rejecting the offer to exchange the hostages.…
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91 more Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Desk Report: The Israeli aggression in Gaza is intensifying day by day. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive attack across the Gaza Strip on Saturday. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, at least 91 Palestinians were killed in IDF bombings and ground operations in the Gaza Strip yesterday. According to a report by the Qatari media outlet Al Jazeera, Israel bombed residential buildings, temporary tents for displaced people, and schools that had been turned into shelters. Israeli forces also targeted a truck carrying Palestinians fleeing Gaza City. At…
Read MoreRaid on Sikder’s house in Chittagong, 23 bags of evidence of former land minister’s wealth abroad seized
Desk Report: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recovered 23 bags of evidence containing information about the assets acquired abroad and money laundering of former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed. These evidences were seized based on the information given by two close associates of Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, Utpal Pal and Abdul Aziz, on remand. These evidences were seized from Sikder’s house in Karnaphuli Shikalbaha area of Chittagong early on Sunday. The ACC said that the bags contain documents on the acquisition of assets abroad, information on bill payments and evidence of rent…
Read MoreI have confidence to play in the final, I have crossed a step: Saif
Desk Report: Saif Hasan did not play a big innings despite giving a chance to do something good in place of Parvez Hossain Emon against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. However, he gave a great start in that match in the opening partnership with Tanjid Hasan Tamim, which later made the difference in the match. Saif is even brighter at the Dubai International Stadium yesterday; the young opener brought up his second fifty in international T20s. Since there was a fifty in the 2023 Asiad, it is recognized as an international…
Read MoreToday’s class showed heart, says Indian commentator
Desk Report: Bangladesh won two of the three group stage matches, but they could not show their best with the bat. Bangladesh managed to match their best with the bat in the Super Four. Yesterday in Dubai, they won the first match of this round as the better team with the bat; they defeated Bangladesh by 4 runs. Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in the group stage. Bangladesh’s target for victory was not easy. In the previous three matches of the ongoing Asia Cup, Bangladesh’s highest score was 154, while…
Read MoreBangladesh’s dream of reaching the final has been revived after defeating Sri Lanka.
Desk Report: Bangladesh won two of the three group stage matches, but they could not show their best with the bat. Bangladesh managed to match their best with the bat in the Super Four. Yesterday in Dubai, they won the first match of this round as the better team with the bat; they defeated Bangladesh by 4 runs. Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in the group stage. Bangladesh’s target for victory was not easy. In the previous three matches of the ongoing Asia Cup, Bangladesh’s highest score was 154, while…
Read MoreI don’t want to take a catch, Nasir’s jab at Bangladesh fielders
Desk Report: Bangladesh fielded like butter on their hands against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four. One catch after another was missed. Seeing the poor condition of the fielders, all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who once played regularly for the national team, took to social media to criticize them. Nasir wrote on his verified Facebook page, “I will not take a catch, my wish is. Even then, we will win the match, InshaAllah.” Electing to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka scored 168 runs in the…
Read MoreChief advisor leaves for New York tomorrow
Desk Report: Chief Advisor to the Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus will leave Dhaka for New York, USA, on Sunday night to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the itinerary, he will arrive in New York next Monday and will address the UN General Assembly session on September 26. He is scheduled to return to the country on October 2. Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor Faiz Ahmed confirmed this information to BSS. Four political leaders will accompany the Chief Advisor on…
Read MoreWe must be with the people, keep the people by our side: Tarique Rahman
Desk Report: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, ‘Bangladesh is becoming the most important for the nationalist party, these are the people of Bangladesh. We have to be with these people, we have to be by the side of the people, we have to keep the people by our side. You have to ensure this at any cost.’ He also said, ‘No one should be able to achieve personal interests by using the name of the party, by using the name of BNP.’ Tarique Rahman said these things in his…
Read MoreStudent parliament election will have impact on national elections: Jamaat Ameer
Desk Report: The recently held student union elections will have an impact on the next national parliamentary elections, said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the party’s Central Women’s Divisional Majlish-e-Shura session held at the Al Falah Auditorium of the Jamaat Central Office today (September 20). Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, “Islami Chhatra Shibir has won the DUCSU and JACSU elections. Many are overwhelmed by this victory. The impact of this election will also be felt in the next national…
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