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Extortion at clinic-diagnostics in Madhukhali

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DeskReport A syndicate is regularly extorting money from clinics and diagnostic centers in Madhukhali, Faridpur. Members of the syndicate are regularly extorting money from these institutions in the upazila and forcing doctors to prescribe low-quality medicines. There have even been allegations of threatening Gyanbrata Shuvo, a doctor at the Upazila Health Complex, for prescribing low-quality medicines. It was found that the members of this group are the convener of the municipal Chhatra Dal, Rajab Islam Roni, the joint convener of the upazila Chhatra Dal, Mikail Biswas and Rian Rahman Nayon,…

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Garment workers’ ‘March to Jamuna’ stuck in Kakrail demanding arrears of wages

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DeskReport The ‘March to Jamuna’ program of ready-made garment workers towards the residence of the chief advisor demanding arrears of salary, bonus and other dues has faced police obstruction. As a result, the workers have been protesting at Kakrail Mosque intersection since 3 pm today, Tuesday. Workers and employees of 8 garment companies of TNZ Group in Gazipur and Chain Apparels Limited garment company located in Ashulia have joined this program. According to the latest news, they were blocking the road towards Jamuna till 8 pm. Since May 11, workers…

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Nobel’s wife, the plaintiff in the rape case, is four months pregnant, claims lawyer

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DeskReport In the bail hearing of singer Mainul Ahsan Nobel in the rape case filed at the capital’s Demra Police Station, his lawyer claimed in the court that the plaintiff in the case is Nobel’s wife. The bail hearing was held in the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ziauddin Ahmed today (Tuesday, May 20). His lawyer Jasim Uddin applied for bail on behalf of Nobel. In the hearing, he said, “The incident of the case occurred on November 12 last year. And the plaintiff is the wife of the accused.…

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Ishraq supporters lock all gates of Nagar Bhavan

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DeskReport Protesters demanding the appointment of Ishraq Hossain as mayor have locked all the gates of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban. All services and activities of the local government department at the Dhaka South City Corporation and Nagar Bhaban have been suspended. The incident occurred on the third day of the protest today, Saturday. Talking to officials and employees of Dhaka South City Corporation, it was learned that all entrances have been locked since Friday night. As a result, the service activities of Nagar Bhaban are…

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There is nothing to be afraid of about US tariffs: Debapriya Bhattacharya

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DeskReport Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Honorary Fellow of the Dhaka-based think tank Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), said, “There is nothing to fear as much as we are afraid of the US tariffs. Because, in the trade economy, there is no such thing as the ultimate enemy.” He said this at a seminar titled ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs and Bangladesh’s Action Plan’ organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday. Dr. Debapriya presented the keynote address at the seminar held at the DCCI Auditorium. At that time, he…

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DU student Samya murder: 3 arrested, remanded for six days

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DeskReport Three people arrested in a case filed in connection with the murder of Dhaka University (DU) student Shahriar Alam Samya (25) near Mukto Mancha in the capital’s Suhrawardy Udyan have been remanded for six days. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza ordered their remand on Saturday (May 17). Those who have been ordered to be remanded are—Md. Tamim Howlader (30), Samrat Mallik (28) and Md. Palash Sardar (30). They were produced before the court from the jail. The investigation officer of the case, SI Toufiq Hasan of Shahbagh Police Station,…

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UGC Chairman breaks JOBI students’ hunger strike

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DeskReport University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor SM Faiz broke the hunger strike by giving water to the students of Jagannath University (JU). The UGC Chairman arrived at the protest site around 7:30 pm today, Friday (May 16). The UGC Chairman said, “We have only one objective, we cannot keep our beloved students on the streets like this. UGC is your institution, come whenever you feel the need. We will sit and talk. Please don’t stay here anymore, we will all work together.” The Chairman of the University Grants Commission…

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DU still in turmoil to protest Samya’s murder

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DeskReport The Dhaka University campus has been in turmoil since the murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Samyer. Anti-terrorism students held a protest rally for the second day at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on Thursday (May 15) afternoon. Students from various departments of the university joined the rally. DU anti-terrorism students held a protest rally for the second day at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on Thursday (May 15) afternoon. Photo: Ajker Patrika DU anti-terrorism students held a protest rally for the second day at the foot of…

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Student who threw bottle at advisor before trial for police attack not arrested: Raish Uddin

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DeskReport From now on, May 14 will be observed as a black day at Jagannath University, said the General Secretary of the Teachers’ Association, Dr. Md. Raish Uddin. At the same time, he also asked to refrain from arresting the student who threw a bottle at the advisor. This was announced on behalf of the protesting students at midnight on Thursday (May 15). Dr. Md. Raish Uddin said, “The student cannot be arrested until the police attack is judged.” Stating that the government has not yet given a green signal,…

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JB teachers and students announce mass hunger strike after Juma prayers on Friday

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DeskReport The protesting teachers and students of Jagannath University (JU) will observe a mass hunger strike from tomorrow, Friday after Juma. This was stated by the General Secretary of the University Teachers’ Association, Professor Dr. Md. Raish Uddin, while announcing the new program at 12 midnight today, Friday. Professor Raish Uddin said, “Since they do not feel the need to listen to us, you media are our resource. Our demands will not be met or we will die. We have not received a green signal from the government yet. We…

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