Day: June 27, 2024
Entertainment Report : Argentina and Lionel Messi’s fans are spread all over the world. The number of fans of Argentina...
City Desk : The government has named Andalib Elias as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka. He is going to replace Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam in this capacity, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, reports UNB. Andalib Elias, a career diplomat belonging to the 20th batch of BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre, joined Bangladesh Foreign Service in 2001. Currently, he is serving as the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Kolkata, India. In his...
AFP : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said in parliament that though there are some legal complications, strong diplomatic and legal activities are on to bring back BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman, who is now staying in the UK. “Strong diplomatic and legal efforts are going on simultaneously to bring Tarique Rahman back to the country,” she said. The Leader of House said this while responding to a tabled question of Awami League lawmaker Farida Yasmin during the Premier’s question-answer...
Staff Reporter : The recent Geographic Indications (GI) certification awarded to India for the Sundarbans’ honey has sparked significant concerns, given that the majority of the Sundarbans territory lies within Bangladesh. This issue was highlighted by Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), during a media briefing at the CPD office in the capital on Wednesday. Dr. Bhattacharya, an eminent economist, addressed this new concern, which has arisen amidst the waning controversy over the...
Agencies : Legal troubles seem far from over for popular Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta. The actress appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its city office on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore ration distribution scam, according to NDTV reports. The ‘Praktan’ famed actress was asked to present specific documents related to her bank transactions, stated Indian officials. During the questioning, which lasted for over five hours, Sengupta was asked about her relationship with former Food and...
Staff Reporter : The Canadian International School Bangladesh (CISB) proudly celebrated its Graduation Ceremony for Grades 12 and 9 on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at noon in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Sheraton Dhaka. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister of Railways, Md. Zillul Hakim (MP), who attended as the Chief Guest. The Honourable High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Dr. Lilly Nicholls, honored the ceremony as the Special Guest. Distinguished guests included Mr. Mohammad...
Tanvir Alam : Four death row convicts who had escaped from Bogura District Prison through a roof leak were rearrested within an hour on Wednesday. The four convicts are Nazrul Islam Majnu of Diadanga area in Bhurungamari upazila, Kurigram; Amir Hossain of Fazarkandi village in Madhabdi upazila, Narsingdi; Zakaria, son of Abdul Mannan, mayor of Kahaloo municipality, Bogra; and Farid Sheikh of Kuturbari Paschimpara, Bogura. The convicts were arrested from near Chelopara Bridge in the city. Superintendent of Police Sudip...
Staff Reporter : Reiterating the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating corruption, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader declared a policy of zero tolerance with no exceptions. Speaking at the inauguration of a new shuttle bus service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Quader stressed the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in its investigations. “The Prime Minister’s stance against corruption is unwavering,” Quader asserted. “The ACC operates independently and can investigate without any governmental interference.” Acknowledging the global challenge of corruption,...
Agency : A Kylian Mbappe penalty was cancelled out by Robert Lewandowski’s spot kick as already-eliminated Poland held France to a nervy 1-1 draw in Dortmund on Tuesday, meaning the French finish second in Group-D. Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with his first European Championship goal – and the first scored by a French player at Euro 2024 – when he calmly slotted home a penalty given for Jakub Kiwior’s clumsy challenge on Ousmane Dembele. The lead...
Court Correspondent : A Dhaka court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition of A Monaem Khan, former Deputy Managing Director of state-owned BASIC Bank, and sent him to jail in 10 embezzlement cases filed in 2015. Judge Mohammad Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain of Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court passed the order after Monaem Khan surrendered before the court seeking bail in the cases. Earlier on different dates, the same court accepted the charges brought against BASIC Bank’s former Chairman Abdul...
