The Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday (22 October) adopted a condolence motion expressing profound shock at the death of the Palestinian people killed in the recent Israeli attacks. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury placed the condolence motion which was adopted unanimously.

World Cup India beat New Zealand by four wickets

Virat Kohli hit 95 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday to clinch a fifth win in five matches at the Cricket World Cup.

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DIGIBOX celebrates ‘DIGIBOX Day 2023’

DIGIBOX, the 1st & only IoT-Smart locker system of Bangladesh just celebrated the 1st anniversary of its formal launch. An event was recently organized to commemorate this. The Chairman of Digibox Limited, Mr. Morshedul Alam Chakladar, along with a2i’s Head of Commercial Strategy Division Mr. Rezwanul Haque Jami and the CEO of Daraz.com Mr. Khondoker Tasfin Alam delivered speeches on behalf of their respective organizations on the occasion.

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to field against South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture at the Wankhede in Mumbai. The match started at 2.00 pm local time. Both teams come into this match on the back of unexpected defeats. South Africa suffered defeat against the Netherlands while England, the current champions, lost against Afghanistan.

Thousands in Muslim countries and beyond demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes

Thousands of people in Muslim countries and beyond held demonstrations Friday (21 October) in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. They called for an end to Israel`s blockade and airstrikes following a brutal incursion into southern Israel by fighters from the Hamas militant group that rules Gaza. Demonstrators headed to Israeli military checkpoints after Friday prayers in the West Bank and gathered in Iraq at the country`s border crossing with Jordan; in Jordan itself; in locations across Egypt; in Turkey`s capital Ankara and its most populous city of Istanbul; and in Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco and South Africa.

US ambassador Peter Haas asked whether the roads would be closed due to BNP’s programme on 28 October, home minister Asaduzzaman Khan said

Opinion After 'fictitious' cases now 'fictitious' depositions too?

In many instances of such fictitious cases, the depositions are also fictitious or fabricated. And now initiative is being taken to make such fictitious depositions compulsory

AL will always remain beside Hindu community : PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (22 October) reassured the Hindu community of the country that Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will always remain beside them as in the past. "We, Awami League, was always beside you (Hindu community), and will remain beside you ...," she said while addressing the Hindu devotees during her visit to the Durga Puja Mandop at the Dhakeshwari National Temple this afternoon.

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Public awareness crucial for road safety

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Cautionary signal 1 for maritime ports as depression develops

The depression over westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved northwesters and now lies over the same area and was centered at noon today. It was located 140 km west and south-west of Chattogram seaport, 985 km west and south-west of Cox's Bazar seaport, 935 km south-west of Mongla seaport and 925 km south-west of Payra seaport. It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further.

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Substandard quality mars Ranigram-Panchthakuri road

Low-quality construction materials are reportedly being utilized in the renovation of the Ranigram-Panchthakuri road in the Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. This road project falls under the jurisdiction of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), an organization operating under the Ministry of Local Government. Allegations have been raised against the contractor, RK Enterprises, regarding the subpar quality of bricks, mortar, and stone, as well as uneven asphalt work and the improper use of bitumen.

Mismanagements gallore at Chilmari Health Complex

Contractor’s negligence and various mismanagements have been found in the renovation work of Kurigram’s Chilmari Upazila Health Complex. Although the duration of the project is 9 months, the contractor company could not finish the work even in one and half years. As a result, the patients and their relatives who came to the hospital for treatment have suffered severely.

Journey from poultry to duck breeding farm

Establised in 1984 on a three-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Kurigram central bus terminal, alongside the Rangpur-Kurigram (RK) highway, the Regional Duck Breeding Farm (RDBF) in Kurigram has weathered adversity and transformed over the years. Originally conceived as a poultry farm, it underwent a significant transition in 2017 when it shifted its focus to duck breeding.

A dire situation has unfolded in the haor region of Sunamganj, as a significant number of electric poles have turned into a perilous menace for the local population. The indiscriminate placement of electrical infrastructure, including power cables, poses a constant threat to the people of the haor. Pedestrians, fishermen, farmers, and even tourists have fallen victim to fatal electric cable accidents.

‘There exists a profound undercurrent of suffering in our lives, that needed to be brought to the forefront’: Kanak Chanpa Chakma

2023-10-22

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