Prottoy pension scheme in university-government institutions cancelled

The government has taken a decision to scrap the newly launched "Prottoy Scheme" applicable for the employees of the universities, self-governed, autonomous, state-owned, statutory and similar organizations of the country. According to a press release of the Ministry of Finance, the decision to participate in the `Prottoy Scheme` and the Universal Pension Scheme by the staff of the universities, self-governed, autonomous, state-owned, statutory and similar organizations has been scrapped.

Protesters, locals demo block Rajshahi-Dhaka highway

Vehicular movement on Rajshahi-Dhaka highway remained suspended since Saturday (3 August) morning as the students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Rajshahi University (RU) and general people blocked the highway as part of protest programme announced by Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The students of the two universities took to the street around 10:30 am defying rains and chanted various anti-government slogans.

Finding connection without internet

The recent student protests in Bangladesh have not only ignited a powerful call for change but have also brought about a challenging reality for many: life under curfew without internet access. This period has proven that even in a world seemingly dominated by digital connections, the human spirit can find ways to thrive and connect in the face of adversity.

At least 5 missing after bridge collapse in China

A landslide in southwest China caused a highway bridge to collapse, leaving at least five people missing, authorities said Saturday (3 August). The local government of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan province said the bridge linking two tunnels along the highway between Kangding and Luding "collapsed due to a sudden mountain torrent and landslide".

Venezuela set for new protests after Maduro win ratified

Venezuela braced for fresh protests Saturday, after President Nicolas Maduro`s disputed election victory was ratified -- and a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the true winner. Both Maduro and the opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and her presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have called on their supporters to demonstrate this weekend, in the wake of Sunday`s controversial vote.

US to deploy more warships, fighter jets to Mideast

The United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional warships and fighter jets to protect US personnel and defend Israel amid soaring tensions in the region, the Pentagon said Friday. The announcement comes after Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the killings of a Hamas leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fueling fears of a broader Middle East conflict.

Two-thirds of Gaza buildings destroyed in war: UN

Nearly two-thirds of the buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since the Gaza war began in October, the United Nations said Friday (2 August) ."UNOSAT`s latest damage building assessment, based on satellite imagery reveals that 151,265 structures have been affected in the Gaza Strip," the UN Satellite Centre said.

El Bakkali shoulders Morocco’s burden in Olympic steeplechase

Soufiane El Bakkali will bid to defend his 3000m steeplechase at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday and become just the third Arab to win double gold. Only his Moroccan compatriot Hicham El Guerrouj, who won 1500m and 5,000m gold in Athens 2004, and Tunisian swimmer Oussama Mellouli (1500m freestyle in Beijing 2008 and 10km marathon in London 2012) have achieved the feat.

Ledkey became lavishly decorated woman swimmer of all time

merican Female swimmer Katie Ledecky became the most decorated female Olympic swimmer of all time but the US great had to settle for silver as Australia made sure of the 4x200 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Games on Thursday (1 July). There China took the bronze, with Canada fourth. However, She has now 13 Olympic medals eight golds, four silvers and a bronze one more than compatriots Jenny Thompson, Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin and Australia`s Emma McKeon.

Police constable killed in Khulna amid protest

Khulna has been seen extreme protest on Friday (2 August), Afternoon to evening at Khulna gollamari to khulna university area. A police constable got killed amid protest. Khulna Metropalitan Police commissioner Md. Mojammel Haque confirmed that matter today 9 pm.

Police firing in Habiganj amid protest,1 killed

A 28-year-old man was killed amid clashes between police and students during a rally organised by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Habiganj on Friday (2 August). Dr Momin Uddin Chowdhury, resident medical officer (RMO) of Sadar Hospital confirmed the death

Three killed in Rajbari road accident

Three people were killed and three others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on the Daulatdia-Kushtia Regional Highway in front of the Technical Training Center in Alipur union under Sadar upazila of the district on Friday (2 August). The deceased were identified as truck helper Shakib, 22, son of Emarul Islam under Sadar upazila of Kushtia district, BM Nazimuddin, 50, resident of Basantapur union of Rajbari Sadar upazila and identity of another person could not be known immediately.

AL office in Habiganj set on fire

At least 50 people were injured during a clash between police and anti-discrimination student movement protesters in Habiganj on Friday (2 August). The agitated students set fire to the district Awami League office. Additionally, they threw stones at the residence of Habiganj-3 constituency lawmaker, Abu Zahir, and burned several motorcycles. During the nearly three-hour-long clash, at least 50 people, including police officers, were injured, reports our local correspondent.

Tajmul Hossain joins as head of digital marketing

Previously, Tajmul was in ShareTrip, where he served as the head of digital marketing & communication and successfully led several high-impact digital marketing campaigns. US-Bangla Airlines has announced the appointment of Mir Tajmul Hossain as the new head of digital marketing.

Tk 13cr loss for shrimp framers due to flooding

Continuous heavy rainfall and mountain runoff have caused extensive damage and destruction throughout the Ukhiya upazila in Cox`s Bazar. Hundreds of acres of shrimp, crab, and various fish farms remain submerged under water, severely impacting the livelihoods of farmers and fishery owners in the Palongkhali area.

Artists protest demanding government resignation over student killings

Amidst heavy rain, members of the "Anti-Genocide and Oppression Artists Society" held a protest at Dhanmondi`s Abahani Field on Friday (2 August), demanding the government`s resignation over the killings of students involved in recent movements.

Fully operational radar enhances airspace security

Bangladesh`s airspace is now more secure and integrated. A new Tk 7.3 billion radar from French company Thales, featuring advanced technology, is fully operational at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The Bangladesh Air Force operates its own radar system, while another in Chattogram is nearing activation.

Palak maiden public apology

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Friday (2 August) publicly apologised for the disruption of internet services across the country and failure to stop disinformation through social media amid the ongoing student movement.

Man kills wife, mother-in-law in Rangamati

A man hacked to death his wife and mother-in-law due to family disputes when they were sleeping at their home in Kashkhali village under Kawkhali upazila of the district last night. The deceased were identified as Fatema Akhtar, 26, and her elderly mother Ayesha Khatun, 61. They are residents of Kashkhali village in Kawkhali upazila of the district. Police arrested the killer, Md. Billal Hossain, 35.

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