Desk Report: Former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed has been accused of withdrawing Tk 1.76 crore from four banks using 11 cheques issued in the name of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Mohammad Jahangir Alam, an official of Jabed’s family firm Aramit Group, in this connection. He was arrested from the Aramit Group office in Kalurghat Heavy Industrial Area under Chandgaon Police Station in the city at around 1:45 pm on Wednesday (September 24), said Subel Ahmed, Deputy Director of the ACC Integrated District…
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A 160-foot-wide sinkhole suddenly appeared on a busy road in Thailand, swallowing 3 vehicles.
Desk Report: A 160-foot-wide sinkhole suddenly appeared on a busy road in Thailand, swallowing 3 vehicles. A sinkhole formed in the Thai capital Bangkok on Wednesday morning, engulfing three vehicles. The incident occurred at around 7am local time on Samsen Road, in front of Bhajira Hospital and Samsen Metropolitan Police Station. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) said in a statement that the sinkhole was about 30 by 30 metres (98 by 98 feet) wide and 50 metres (160 feet) deep. It is feared that it will widen further. Two electric…
Read MoreBNP has no alliance with Awami League allies: Rizvi
Desk Report: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has urged party leaders and workers to be cautious about their allies, saying that ‘BNP has no alliance’ with them. He said that Awami League and its allies are taking advantage of impunity at home and abroad. The conspiracy, blueprint and master plan are not over yet. Everyone must keep an eye on those who were with and are cooperating with Awami League so that they do not change sides. Rizvi said these things to journalists after paying homage at…
Read MoreProtests demanding separate state and quotas in jobs in Ladakh, Kashmir, 4 killed in violence
Desk Report: At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in clashes with police in Ladakh, demanding a separate state and job quotas for locals, two local sources confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s government in 2019 separated Ladakh from Jammu and Kashmir and declared it a union territory. Since then, it has been directly administered by Delhi. Led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the protesters have long been demanding special status for Ladakh. On Tuesday, two hunger strikers who were with her fell ill…
Read More244 arrested during AL’s attempted flash rally in the capital
Desk Report: 244 arrested during AL’s attempted flash rally in the capital Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 244 leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliated organizations during an attempt to hold a flash procession of the banned Awami League in the capital. 14 cocktails and seven banners have been recovered from the arrested persons. DMP Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md. Nazrul Islam gave this information at a press conference at the DMP Media Center on Wednesday (September 24) afternoon. 244 arrested during AL’s attempted…
Read MoreNew York incident makes AL’s future more uncertain: Amir Khasru
Desk Report: BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the harassment incident in New York has made the future of the Awami League even more uncertain. He made this comment in response to a question from reporters after a program at the Mother and Child General Hospital and Medical College in Agrabad, Chittagong city, on Wednesday. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “After being defeated politically and fleeing, what else do they have to do except these things? That’s what they will do, right? There is nothing…
Read MoreBangladesh lose to Emirates despite first-half draw
Desk Report: Bangladesh lose to Emirates despite first-half draw Bangladesh also lost in the last match of the Asian Cup Futsal qualifiers. They lost 8-2 to the United Arab Emirates. Vice-captain Intishar Mustafa Chowdhury scored two goals for Bangladesh in Kuantan, Malaysia. Bangladesh lose to Emirates despite first-half draw Although the game was tied 1-1 in the first 20 minutes, Bangladesh could not stop the United Arab Emirates later. After conceding a goal in the 11th minute, Intishar brought Bangladesh back to level. He scored the second goal in the…
Read MoreNeighboring countries may spread fake news around Durga Puja: Home Affairs Advisor
Desk Report: Home Affairs Advisor Lt. J. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that neighboring countries may spread provocative and false news centered on the upcoming Durga Puja. He made these comments to reporters after a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners of Chittagong Division, law enforcement agencies and officials of various organizations at the Chittagong Circuit House on Wednesday (September 24) afternoon. The Home Affairs Advisor said, “Initially, our neighboring countries spread a lot of contradictory news. You countered it. They could not benefit from your countering and revealing…
Read MoreAL will not be able to participate in any elections: Sarjis
Desk Report: AL will not be able to participate in any elections: Sarjis ‘No Awami League party will be able to participate in the elections due to the genocide in the 24th uprising. We are moving towards that process,’ said Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the northern region of the National Citizens Party (NCP). He made this comment at the coordination meeting of the Sunamganj district and upazila committees of the NCP at the Shaheed Muktijoddha Jagatjyoti Public Library Hall in Sunamganj on Wednesday afternoon. Sarjis Alam said, ‘The…
Read MoreWhen and where will tickets for the Bangladesh-Hong Kong match be available?
Desk Report: Like the Singapore match, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will sell tickets for the Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong online. Tickets will be available on the Quicket.me website from September 28. The BFF has faced various complications in selling tickets for the Singapore match. The service was entrusted to Tikify. Within minutes of the start of ticket sales, Tikify ran into trouble with the site maintenance. Fans can buy tickets again after a two-day break. However, this time, if such a problem arises, the BFF will fine…
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