Journalists don’t need to enter central bank: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul on Saturday (18 May) said there is no need for journalists to enter the central bank because all the information they require are available on the bank’s website. "In which country can one enter the central bank freely? Can anyone enter India`s central bank? Everything is on the website. Why do you need access? he said. Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said these while replying to journalists regarding their access to the central bank at a press conference in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi.

Rains likely in Dhaka, 4 others divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in different parts of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday (18 May). “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Barishal divisions with hails at isolated places,” it said.

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday (18 May)." Fifty residents of Ghor province were killed by the floods on Friday and a number of others are missing," Ghor police spokesman Abdul Rahman Badri said in a statement. The floods destroyed some 2,000 houses and damaged thousands more, he added. "These terrible floods have also killed thousands of cattle... They have destroyed hundreds of hectares of agricultural land, hundreds of bridges and culverts, and destroyed thousands of trees," he added.

9 killed as bus catches fire in India’s Haryana

At least nine people, including six women, were killed and 15 others suffered burns Saturday after a bus carrying them caught fire in the northern Indian state of Haryana, police said. The bus carrying Hindu devotees, including women and children, from neighbouring Punjab state caught fire on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway near Tauru in Nuh district. A moving bus carrying around 60 people caught fire, killing nine people and injuring 15 others, a police official said, adding that the injured were hospitalized and their conditions were reported to be stable.

Bangladesh faces silent epidemic

Suicide means the intentional taking of one’s own life. Suicide, the 15th leading cause of death, is an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent everywhere, crossing social, cultural, geographic, and religious divides. Global concern has been aroused by the startling increase in the number of young peoples’ suicides in recent years. Suicide is among the top three global causes of mortality for young people

Third world war could start before US elections

Former US President Donald Trump said that in the five months remaining before the elections in the United States, a third world war could break out due to the incompetence of the current US leadership. "With the kind of idiots we have running this country, not a lot of people will be left because the power of weaponry today is very scary. We could very well end up in the next five months in a world war three because we have incompetent people... Look, we have a country that`s very fragile.

Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen

A crude oil tanker was hit by a missile off the coast of Yemen`s rebel-held city of Mokha overlooking the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, maritime security firm Ambrey said Saturday (18 May). "A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker was reportedly `attacked`" about 10 nautical miles southwest of Mokha, Ambrey said, adding that information "indicated the vessel was hit by a missile and that there was a fire in the steering gear flat".

UN, ASEAN urged to act to save Rohingyas

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia on Saturday (18 May) urgently called on the United Nations, ASEAN, and the wider international community to take immediate action in order to prevent the mass killing of Rohingyas who are under siege by the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine State. “We are extremely alarmed and concerned by reports that the Arakan Army is indiscriminately attacking Rohingya civilians in northern Rakhine State,” ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Chair and Indonesian Member of Parliament Mercy Chriesty Barends said.

Messi set for Inter Miami return against DC United

Lionel Messi is expected to be available for Inter Miami`s home Major League Soccer (MLS) clash against D.C. United on Saturday (18 May) after recovering from a left knee injury. Messi trained freely with his teammates on Friday after missing his team`s goalless draw at Orlando City on Wednesday. "He trained well ... [and] we are optimistic. The plan is for him to play," Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino told reporters on Friday.

Two minor cousins drown in C’nawabganj village pond

Two cousins drowned in a pond at Mominpara area of Gomstapur upazila in Chapainawabganj district on Friday (17 May) afternoon. The deceased were identified as Farhana, 4, daughter of Mofizul Islam, and Fahim Ali, 3, son of Dawud Ali of the upazila. Moin Uddin, sub-inspector (SI) of Gomstapur police station said that two children fell into the water body in the absence of family members when they were playing on the bank of the pond near their house at around 12:30pm.

Chief coordinator of KNF’s women wing held in Bandarban

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today arrested Akim Bam, chief coordinator of Bandarban Sadar and Rowangchari Zone of the Kuki- Chin National Front`s (KNF) women wing, from Laimi Para in Sadar upazila of Bandarban. Squadron leader of RAB-15 Touhidul Mubin Khan informed the media through a short message on Friday (17 May).

IBBL holds Webinar on Shari’ah Awareness

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organized a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari‘ah in Banking Operations’ on (15 May). Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, Vice Chairman of the bank addressed the webinar as chief guest. Presided over by Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director of the Bank, Mawlana Obaid Ullah Hamzah, Chairman, Shari‘ah Supervisory Committee of the Bank addressed the webinar as chief discussant.

Polls, holiday: 5-day trade halt at Benapole port

Starting from today, trade through the Benapole port will remain suspended for five days due to Indian elections in Bangaon of North 24 Parganas (May 18-May 20), Bangladeshi upazila elections in Sharsha of Jashore on May 21, and the public holiday for Buddha Purnima on May 22. However, emergency patients and vehicles containing perishable goods will be allowed to travel with valid documents

Bubly-Razz starrer ‘Deyaler Desh’ releases in the US

Mishuk Moni`s debut film, "Deyaler Desh," premiered during Eid-ul-Fitr, featuring Shobnom Bubly and Sariful Razz. Its international debut took place in Australia on May 3, and it got released in 15 theatres across the USA on Friday (17 May). Bubly confirmed this news on her social media account, expressing excitement about the film`s global reach. She posted,

Rohingyas have more babies to get more rations

Rohingyas living in camps are disinterested in family planning and have more babies to get more rations from the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), say doctors and health workers working at camps as well as locals. The more children a family has, the more rations they receive. Government and private aid is provided in proportion to the number of family members, they also say, adding that having babies has become more like a competition.

Zelensky warns Russia could step up offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with AFP on Friday (17 May) warned Russia could intensify its offensive and said Kyiv would only accept a "fair peace" despite the West`s calls for a quick solution. Zelensky also repeated pleas for allies to send more air defence and fighter jets and said the "biggest advantage" for Russia was a ban on Ukraine using Western-donated weapons to strike Russian territory.

Kim’s sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again denied on Friday (17 May) that her country has exported any weapons to Russia, as she labeled outside speculation on North Korea-Russian arms dealings as “the most absurd paradox.” The U.S., South Korea and others have steadfastly accused North Korea of supplying artillery, missiles and other conventional weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine in return for advanced military technologies and economic aid. Both North Korea and Russia have repeatedly dismissed that.

Slovak prime minister underwent another operation

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after being shot multiple times and remains in serious condition, officials said on Friday (17 May). Fico, 59, was attacked as he was greeting supporters after a government meeting in the former coal mining town of Handlova. A suspected assailant has been arrested.

UN chief calls for ensuring everyone benefits from digital age

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said innovative technologies and policies, from broadband infrastructure to digital literacy training, can help bridge the digital divide and secure connectivity for all by 2030 – a key goal of the International Telecommunication Union. “On this World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that everyone, in all countries, can benefit from the digital age,” he said in a message marking the day.

5 dead as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Cumilla

A bus fell into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Chauddagram end of Cumilla early Friday (17 May) morning, killing five people and injuring 15 others, said police. The double decker bus of ‘Relax Paribahan’ carrying several passengers was heading towards Cox’s Bazar from capital Dhaka, said Md Gias Uddin, In-Charge of Chauddagram highway police outpost

Today AL is the strongest party: PM on homecoming day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (17 May) said her party – Bangladesh Awami League (AL) is the strongest, largest and most credible political party in the country now. “Today Awami League is the strongest and biggest organisation in Bangladesh. It`s a reality. The most acceptable party among the people is the Awami League,” she said.

US sanctions against RAB will stay: State Department

The United States has said the sanctions imposed against Bangladesh`s elite force RAB are not being withdrawn. "Those claims are false. The U.S. is not withdrawing sanctions against the RAB," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State Vedant Patel. In a regular briefing at the US Department of State, he said sanctions are intended to change "behaviour and promote accountability

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