Reuters : India voted on Monday in the fourth phase of a seven-week-long general election, as campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions. The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19 in a seven-phase election in which nearly one billion people are eligible to vote, with ballots set to be counted on June 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare, third straight term in a vote which pits his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya...
Day: May 14, 2024
Leverkusen extended their unbeaten streak to 50 games after a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Bochum, while Bayern Munich secured the second spot with a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg in the closing matches of Bundesliga’s 33rd round on Sunday. Bochum, facing relegation, started strong but couldn’t capitalize on their early opportunities. In the 11th minute, Philipp Hofmann narrowly missed a header from Kevin Stoger’s corner. The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the 15th minute when Felix Passlack was sent off...
City Desk : The High Court has declared it illegal to keep convicts in condemned cells before the death penalty is finalized. A High Court bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arif and Justice Md Bazlur Rahman passed the order on Monday, reports media. Advocate Md Shishir Monir stood for the writ petitioner. Attorney General AM Amin Uddin and Deputy Attorney General Amit Talukder stood for the state. The court said the death sentence is only considered final if it is...
In Dhaka’s bustling urban environment, the cacophony in public life can sometimes become intolerable due to some actions of a few. It’s blaring horns, littering, or smoking in prohibited areas, these public nuisances disrupt the peace and infringe on citizens’ right to a clean and safe environment. Despite existing laws aimed at curbing such behaviors, enforcement remains lax, allowing offenders to evade consequences. The Penal Code of 1860, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance of 1976, and various special laws define...
Staff Reporter : The prolonged internal conflicts in Myanmar have emerged as a major obstacle, impeding the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine for nearly seven years, as highlighted by the international community. The exodus of Rohingyas, triggered by the actions of the Myanmar Army in 2017, continues to reverberate through the region, underscoring the urgency of resolving the crisis. The government of Bangladesh has been fervently urging the international community to address the crisis, emphasizing that prolonged...
Staff Reporter : Before the arrival of the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is scheduled to arrive on a three-day visit in Dhaka today, country’s political landscape has already been mired with various speculations. The government of Bangladesh has said that Donald Lu is arriving in the country to visit the Rohingyas and to discuss other bilateral issues between Dhaka and Washington. His visit is going to be a high level...
Special Correspondent : In a fervent exodus towards Saudi Arabia, over 17,141 Bangladeshi pilgrims have embarked on their journey to partake in the sacred rituals of Hajj this year, facilitated by 43 flights that commenced on Friday. However, the pilgrimage dreams of around 8,000 individuals remain in limbo as they await their Hajj visas, delayed due to the sluggish submission of applications by travel agencies. Despite the expiration of the visa application deadline on Saturday night, the Saudi visa application...
