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(13026, 13026, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thousands of travellers on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway were left stranded for hours on Wednesday due to a massive traffic jam, stretching over 40 kilometres.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chaos was triggered by a workers\' blockade in Gajaria, creating widespread disruptions on one of the country\'s most vital roadways.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The roadblock, enforced by factory workers at around 8:00 am, brought traffic to a standstill, with many passengers and transport workers trapped in the tailback for hours.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The gridlock, which extended from Gazaria to Daudkandi, affected both directions of the highway, severely delaying travellers between Bangladesh’s two largest cities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One frustrated passenger, Hasan Shahriar Chowdhury, who was travelling from Mirsarai, Chattogram, shared his ordeal with UNB.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I started my journey at 6:30 in the morning and got stuck after crossing Daudkandi Bridge due to the huge traffic jam. I don’t know what exactly caused it, but this is horrible,\" Shahriar said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">His travel plans were derailed, and an important business meeting in Dhaka had to be missed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He lamented, \"Planning a trip to Dhaka has become increasingly difficult. Today, I wasted four long hours due to this notorious traffic jam. And it’s not just me – thousands of passengers in hundreds of buses were stuck on both ends of the highway.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shahriar noted the absence of highway police during the crisis, raising concerns about road management and safety. \"There was no police presence to manage the situation or assist the stranded passengers,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, which connects two major cities in Bangladesh, is known for its frequent traffic disruptions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even minor accidents or blockades often cause significant delays, especially during peak travel hours. Passengers and transport workers have long called for improved highway management to address such situations promptly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The blockade, which sparked the massive traffic disruption, was reportedly staged by around 200-250 employees of a medical device manufacturing factory, JMI Group, in Anarpura, Gazaria.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to Bhoberchar Highway Police sub-inspector (SI) Riyadul Islam, the workers took to the highway in protest after the death of a colleague on October 10.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The deceased worker, an employee of the JMI factory, reportedly died from a stroke. The protesting workers demanded compensation for the deceased\'s family, among other requests.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The protest, which lasted over three hours, caused the traffic jam to worsen, with a tailback of nearly 20 kilometres forming on both sides of the highway. The blockade was lifted at around 11:15 am, after which traffic slowly began to return to normal, SI Riyadul confirmed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the resumption of vehicular movement, passengers like Shahriar expressed frustration over the poor response time of law enforcement and the lack of communication from the authorities. The highway, which is essential for trade and travel between Dhaka and the port city of Chattogram, continues to face congestion issues that disrupt daily life for thousands.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As of now, no official statement has been released by the authorities regarding the workers’ protest or the long traffic jam that ensued. Passengers and transport workers alike are urging swift action to ensure smoother management of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in the future, particularly in dealing with unforeseen incidents.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When asked about the factory workers\' demands, Md Abdur Razzaq, Managing Director of JMI Group, said that his factory is the only one in the country producing medical devices and is fully export-oriented.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that the employees of his industrial group enjoy more benefits than those mandated by existing labour laws.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He alleged that certain vested groups are inciting the workers to protest with unreasonable demands.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Deputy Inspector General (Admin) of the Highway Police Headquarters, commented on the significance of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, calling it a crucial national route with a high volume of traffic.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Even a minor disruption, whether caused by an accident or a protest blockade, can lead to severe traffic congestion,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the Highway Police, he said they are responsible for law enforcement in public matters and for restoring order in the event of rule violations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-16 09:41:06', '2024-10-16 09:41:06'),
(13027, 13027, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Veteran politician and former minister Matia Chowdhury passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday. She was 82.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She suffered a cardiac arrest in the morning and breathed her last at Evercare Hospital around 12:57pm , said general manager of the hospital Arif Mahmud.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Matia, also a presidium member of Awami League, served as a Deputy Leader of parliament and elected MP from Sherpur-2 constituency during 2009–2024.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She was the Minister of Agriculture from 1996 to 2001 and then again from 2009 to 2019 during the previous tenures of Bangladesh Awami League.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She was born on June 30, 1942 in Nazirpur of Pirojpur district. She graduated from the University of Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-16 10:06:49', '2024-10-16 10:06:49'),
(13028, 13028, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The Council of Advisers of the Interim Government has recently decided to cancel eight national days, according to a post of verified Facebook page of the chief adviser today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cabinet division will soon issue a gazette notification cancelling these days, CA\'s press wing also confirmed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The days which will be cancelled are:</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Historical March 7 Day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">March 17: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman\'s birthday and National Children\'s Day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">August 5: Birth anniversary of Sheikh Hasina\'s brother Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">August 8: Sheikh Hasina\'s mother Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnessa Mujib\'s birth anniversary</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">August 15: Bangabandhu\'s death anniversary and national mourning day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">October 18: Sheikh Hasina\'s younger brother Sheikh Russell Day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">November 4: National Constitution Day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">December 12: Smart Bangladesh Day</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-16 10:15:55', '2024-10-16 10:15:55'),
(13029, 13029, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday expressed “deep concern” over the recent influx of more than 40,000 Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh fleeing conflict in the bordering states.<br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Regional stability is crucial for both the nations,” the Adviser emphasized when Ambassador of Myanmar to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe paid a maiden call on the Foreign Adviser at the latter\'s office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Foreign Adviser reiterated the need for the safe and sustainable repatriation of the displaced Rohingya population, underscoring the importance of peace and stability in Myanmar.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the meeting, they discussed a range of bilateral issues including sustainable repatriation of Rohingya people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hossain stressed that Bangladesh and Myanmar, being two close neighbours, have certain challenges in the bilateral relations that need to be resolved on a priority basis.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Myanmar Ambassador acknowledged the difficulties caused by the conflict, explaining that efforts toward the repatriation of displaced persons had been delayed due to the ceasefire breakdown by the Arakan Army in November 2023.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Foreign Adviser expressed hope that the Myanmar government and other key players would soon engage in constructive dialogue to address the crisis. He highlighted the security concerns stemming from the volatile border situation such as rise in human trafficking.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adviser Hossain reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to enhancing regional cooperation with South-East Asian Countries, where Myanmar is a vital gateway. He sought Myanmar’s support for Bangladesh’s bid to become a part of ASEAN’s Sectoral Dialogue.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They also discussed strengthening bilateral trade, increasing people-to-people contact, and the potential resumption of direct flights between Dhaka and Yangon.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They emphasized finalizing the coastal shipping agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe conveyed his government’s gratitude to Bangladesh for providing shelter, food, and medical support to Myanmar troops, as well as facilitating their repatriation after they had recently crossed into Bangladesh amidst the ongoing conflict in Rakhine.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-16 10:54:52', '2024-10-16 10:54:52'),
(13030, 13030, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amidst concerns over facing possible public anger for his role in the student-led protests that ousted Bangladesh’s iron-fisted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan said he is not coming home to play a Test match in Dhaka, which he said his last match in the format.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This made the last Test of the series between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur the last Test of Shakib’s career.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before that match in Kanpur, Shakib announced his retirement from the longest format of international cricket and expressed his desire to play his last Test in front of the home crowd in Dhaka. But this wish is about to remain unfulfilled.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In an interview with bdnews24 from Dubai, Shakib—on a transit stop during his journey back—addressed his change of plans.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I was supposed to return home, but now I might not be able to do so due to security issues, for my own safety,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It’s clear that Shakib was forced to cancel his plan due to ongoing protests about his homecoming. A group of protesting students burned his effigy on Wednesday at the University of Dhaka. Another group planned to submit a letter to BCB urging them to prevent Shakib from entering the stadium.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shakib\'s silence during the student-led protest against the Sheikh Hasina government led to this situation. The toppled administration led by Sheikh Hasina tried to quell the protest using deadly weapons that eventually left at least 1000 killed.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite being one of the most celebrated cricketers in Bangladesh’s history, Shakib was silent during the protests, which triggered an angry reaction from the protesting students, who expected Shakib to stand by them. But Shakib, who was also a member of the Awami League government, posted his happy pictures on social media during the protests, which&nbsp; fueled the anger against him.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When Shakib announced his retirement in Kanpur, he also expressed concerns about his safety if he returned home. He urged the board to ensure his safety during his stay in Dhaka. But the board and the sports ministry reacted in tough words. The sports ministry was led by a student leader, Asif Mahmud, who was among the top organizers of the porters. He is one of the two student leaders who were appointed as advisers in the current interim government.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, the sports adviser said they would ensure security for Shakib when he returned home. However, the government changed its stance in reaction to the ongoing protests against Shakib.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A high-ranking government official confirmed Wednesday night that Shakib was advised to forgo his plan to return due to the current political climate. This situation suggests that Shakib’s Test career may now have reached an unofficial end.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"20\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-17 09:56:33', '2024-10-17 09:56:33'),
(13031, 13031, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Trial proceedings for the July-August genocide, which took place during the recent mass upsurge, have begun with issuing warrants for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including Awami Legaue general secretary Obaidul Quader, as part of these developments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advocate Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, revealed the information on Thursday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A three-member tribunal, led by its Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, ordered that Sheikh Hasina must appear before the court by November 18.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmud said two petitions were submitted before the tribunal. In the first petition, they sought a warrant for Sheikh Hasina’s arrest while in the other petition they sought arrest warrants for 45 others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The tribunal accepted the two petitions and asked to submit a report within November 18, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier reports suggested that the prosecution would seek arrest warrants against 50 people, including Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the atrocities that took place during the July-August period.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The trial, now in progress, marks a significant step towards justice for the alleged crimes committed during the movement, with the international community closely watching the developments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>Reconstitution of ICT</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On October 14, the government reconstituted the International Crimes Tribunal by appointing its chairman and two members to start the trials of people who committed crimes against humanity during the July-August mass uprising.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Golam Mortuza Mozumder was appointed as Chairman of the ICT. The other members of the tribunal are--Additional Justice Md Shafiul Alam Mahmud and District and Session Judge (retd) Md Mohitul Haq Anam Chowdhury.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Earlier, Advocate Tajul Islam, a Supreme Court lawyer was appointed as the chief prosecutor.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>List of those killed in mass upsurge</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The interim government published a draft list of 708 people killed during the student-led mass upsurge in July and August.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Quoting the available public reports by media and the protest movement itself, the UN rights body said between 16 July and 11 August, more than 600 people were killed, according to the report titled ‘Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest in Bangladesh’.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of these, nearly 400 deaths were reported from 16 July to 4 August, while around 250 people were reportedly killed following the new wave of protests between 5 and 6 August.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fall of Hasina’s Regime</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The protests that led to Sheikh Hasina’s fall started centring reforming quota system in government jobs and it escalated on July 16 when clashes between security forces and pro-government activists and students turned violent.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Supreme Court intervened to roll back the quota decision, but the unrest continued.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A renewed wave of anti-government demonstrations saw violent clashes and killing of students and general people by law enforcement agencies and then ruling party activists that left over 1000 people dead and many injured.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On August 6, when thousands of demonstrators started to move towards her official residence Ganobhaban Sheikh Hasina resigned.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shortly after her resignation, Hasina, accompanied by her sister Sheikh Rehana, left Dhaka for India via a helicopter.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The approval for Hasina to go to India was granted at a short notice, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hasina’s fall was so dramatic that she had only 45 minutes to leave her official residence Ganobhaban, which was stormed by jubilant protesters shortly after her exit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since her exit, Hasina is facing more than 100 cases, nearly all of them filed by aggrieved members of those killed by law enforcement agencies during the massive protests. The unprecedented violence left over 1000 people – many of them children and youth – killed and thousands injured.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She is also facing complaints filed before the International Crimes Tribunal accusing her of mass killings.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diplomatic sources in both the capitals believe Hasina’s continued presence in India may become a headache for New Delhi in its bid to build a rapport with the Yunus-led administration.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the interim government revoked her diplomatic passport, questions arose as to how long Sheikh Hasina can stay in India and whether she will face a possible extradition.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hasina was elected Prime Minister in 1996 after winning the general election. Her tenure lasted until 2001. During the 2006–2008 political crisis, Hasina was detained on extortion charges.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She again won the 2008 election, solidifying her position as a key political figure.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2014, Hasina was reelected for a third term in an election boycotted by the opposition BNP, raising questions about the legitimacy of her government. Nevertheless, she continued to lead the country and won her fourth term after the 2018 election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2024, Sheikh Hasina secured her fifth term as Prime Minister which was marred by controversy and violence.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-17 10:05:39', '2024-10-17 10:05:39'),
(13032, 13032, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The United States has said there is no excuse for violence and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable in Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We have made clear that there’s no excuse for violence, either conducted against those conducting peaceful protests or conducted by those protesting, and anyone that’s responsible for violence should be held accountable,\" said US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He made the remarks during a regular media briefing in Washington on October 16 when a journalist drew his attention to the latest government decision and claimed that over \"3000\" police personnel were killed between August 5 and 8 following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The interim government has said no cases can be filed against students and people who actively participated in the mass upsurge in July-August, apparently giving impunity to those who carried out attacks even after the fall of&nbsp; the Hasina-led government on August 5.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ministry of Home Affairs, in a statement said there will be no cases, arrests or harassment for the events related to the July uprising, organized from July 15 to August 8.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chairperson of human rights organization Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) Z.I. Khan Panna told BBC Bangla that there is no chance of impunity for criminal offences. “All the efforts that are going on now are illegal,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"A new journey started to build a new Bangladesh free of discrimination through the fall of the autocratic and fascist government in the mass uprising of the students-people on August 5. The students and people actively worked for it on the grounds of movement to make this a success; there will be no cases, arrests or harassment for incidents related to the July mass uprising from July 15 to August 8,” said the Home Ministry.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Responding to a question on an Islamic song sung at a puja mandap during the recent Durga Puja, Miller said obviously they are committed to religious freedom in Bangladesh and elsewhere.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"With regard to that specific incident, I’ll take it back and get you an answer,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-17 10:13:51', '2024-10-17 10:13:51'),
(13033, 13033, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The BNP on Thursday demanded that the government fully cancel the appointment of officials based on the final results of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination held during the Awami League regime to ensure justice for job seekers.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The party also called for the scrapping of all the processes for the 44th, 45th, and 46th BCS to ensure that meritorious and deserving candidates are appointed through a fair and transparent process.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We demand the interim government to immediately revoke the gazette notification on the appointments made based on the 43rd BCS examinations results, which were conducted by a partisan commission during the fascist regime of the Awami League,” said BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office, he noted that there is a precedent for annulling BCS recruitment, referencing the interim government\'s actions in 2007 when it scrapped the appointments based on the results of the 27th BCS.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He pointed out that the final results of the 27th BCS were revoked in the same context, and the then government subsequently completed the process issuing the recruitment circular after retaking viva exams.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader emphasised that the government could follow the example set by the 27th BCS appointment process regarding the 43rd BCS.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Within just 2 months of the people\'s bloody mass uprising, he said the opportunity to expand the dominance of the Awami ghosts in the administration by appointing deposed Awami party loyalists without any proper scrutiny has become a big question.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We feel that this appointment is tantamount to deception and betrayal with the unforgettable sacrifices of the students in the anti-fascist movement,” Salahuddin said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“On behalf of the country and the nation, we strongly demand the interim government to cancel the 43rd BCS which was considered and recommended on party basis, depriving thousands of eligible and talented candidates,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-17 10:16:48', '2024-10-17 10:16:48'),
(13034, 13034, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Iran\'s mission to the United Nations said Thursday the killing of Yahya Sinwar would lead to the strengthening of \"resistance\" in the region, hours after Israel said it had killed the Hamas chief.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The spirit of resistance will be strengthened. He will become a model for the youth and children who will carry forward his path toward the liberation of Palestine,\" the mission said in a post on X. \"As long as occupation and aggression exist, resistance will endure, for the martyr remains alive and a source of inspiration.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div>', NULL, 'news desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 06:55:15', '2024-10-18 06:55:15'),
(13035, 13035, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The government has appointed Islamic law expert and Hadith scholar Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek as khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The approval of his appointment came from the government high level yesterday (Thursday), said a press release of the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mufti Abdul Malek is a renowned Islamic scholar with advanced degrees in Islamic Studies, Hadith and Fiqh from well-known institutions both at home and abroad, the release said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Globally respected Islamic scholar Mufti Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani is his Ostad (teacher).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mufti Abdul Malek also conducted two years of advanced research in Hadith and Islamic law under the supervision of Sh. Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah, one of the best Islami pandit (scholar) of the Arab world and a professor at the Faculty of Usul al-Deen at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He has travelled to Makkah, Madinah, Pakistan, India and Turkey, and has presented articles at various national and international seminars.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Malek has authored of 16 books in Bangla, Arabic, English and Urdu.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A research journal called the Monthly Al-Kawsar was published regularly under his supervision.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'news desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 06:59:24', '2024-10-18 06:59:24'),
(13036, 13036, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next national election could be arranged by the next year - 2025 - after completing the pre-election preparations including formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I think realistically, holdind the election can be possible by the next year. There are many factors. This is a preliminary assumption to me,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law adviser made remarks when Daily Manabzamin Chief Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury wanted to know about the election timing during a programme titled \"Ajker Patrika\" hosted by Channel I late Thursday night.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Asif said a search committee will be formed soon to help form the new Election Commission.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new EC will then prepare a flawless voters\' list and then election will be held, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Responding to a question on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina\'s extradition, the law adviser said there is an extradition treaty with India and Hasina should be returned to Bangladesh if India obeys by the treaty.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said it will be protested strongly from the Bangladesh side if India tries to talk about a provision that it was not done in \"good faith.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asif said they will have many legal arrangements. \"India is certainly bound to return Hasina (to Bangladesh) if India honestly interprets this.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hasina, staying in India, is now facing arrest warrant issued by the International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">At a media briefing recently, the law affairs adviser said Bangladesh will definitely seek extradition of any convicted person under the extradition treaty with India once trials begin.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said they will take the necessary steps and try to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back home as the ICT issued arrest warrant against Hasina and top Awami League leaders.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We will try and take necessary preparations,\" he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding that the court has given one month time. The adviser did not want to elaborate further.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amid various conflicting reports on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s status and location, the government of India on Thursday evening clarified that she arrived in India on short notice, while indicating that her stay there is likely to continue for the time being.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We have seen some reports…I don\'t have any comments to offer. I had earlier mentioned she had come here (India) at a very short notice for safety reasons. She continues to be,” said Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while responding to a question at the weekly media briefing in New Delhi.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the TV programme with Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, adviser Asif mentioned that he had never said that any journalist would be tried in the International Crimes Tribunal.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a big misinterpretation of what he actually said in overall context, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asked about a perception that he is the most powerful adviser, Asif said it is completely a wrong publicity and he has the same and equal power like other advisers in the Council of Advisers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus holds the most of the consultations with the student leaders and it is logically done.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser acknowledged tremendous work pressure on him and he had enjoyed much freedom in the past compared to the current position.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Past life was simple. People used to be happy to see I am pointing out others\' mistakes. Now I work round the clock, yet I can\'t make people happy. I feel bad for that,\" Asif said, sharing his current experiences.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The qdviser said he had passed similar hardworking period while doing his PhD and he would be happy if he can make people happy with his works.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'news desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 07:02:49', '2024-10-18 07:02:49'),
(13037, 13037, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, on Thursday regretted the inability to accord the country\'s biggest cricket legend Shakib Al Hasan his farewell from cricket on home soil.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, he acknowledged the ongoing public discontent regarding Shakib\'s association with the ousted Awami League government, describing it as a natural response.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"There is public resentment due to Shakib Al Hasan\'s association with the Awami fascist government,\" he stated, emphasising the importance of addressing these concerns.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite Shakib\'s efforts to clarify his political position through a Facebook post aimed at soothing public frustration, recent protests demonstrated that \"it has become evident... that it was not enough.\" The sports adviser remarked that \"those who are protesting also have the constitutional right to do so, underlining the legitimacy of their grievances.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In light of the upcoming series between South Africa and Bangladesh, Asif advised the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to discourage Shakib playing in the country for the time being, aiming to prevent any undesirable situations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He explained that this decision was made \"as an urgent measure to protect both the players\' safety and the country\'s image in international sports.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asif concluded with a call for respecting the law, stating, \"If there are any complaints, solutions can be sought through the legal process.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'news desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 07:07:09', '2024-10-18 07:07:09'),
(13038, 13038, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seeking apology to the people who are suffering due to price hike of essential commodities, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the government is working hard and taking joint efforts to improve the situation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I am seeking apology to you. I feel so bad. This is intolerable to us. We are working very hard. We are working together,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law adviser made the remarks when Daily Manabzamin Chief Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury wanted to know about the issue during a programme titled \"Ajker Patrika\" hosted by Channel I late Thursday night.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asif said the impact of the floods is reducing and the winter is approaching. \"We expect the situation will improve to a great extent. In some areas, the situation has already started improving,,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law adviser said it was a syndicate involved in importing commodities during the previous government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He acknowledged that the syndicate is very powerful, noting that it is not that much easy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government is doing in every possible way to deal with the issues of essential commodities and highlighted the steps taken so far in cooling down the market, Asif said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said this is an issue that gives mental pains to all of them in the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 11:29:32', '2024-10-18 11:29:32'),
(13039, 13039, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the interim government to take pragmatic steps as a priority to control the rising prices of essential goods to ease the financial strain on the people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Addressing a discussion programme virtually, he also urged the government to prioritise the elimination of the market syndicate that was established during the previous regime.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“People from all walks of life, particularly those in low-income groups and small businesses, are enduring significant hardships due to the unusual price hikes in essential items,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that mere sweet words will not suffice while people remain half-fed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I call upon the interim government to take pragmatic steps immediately as a priority to lower commodity prices and provide relief to the public,” Tarique said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He lamented that commodity prices have surpassed the purchasing power of the ordinary people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“While it may be challenging to dismantle the business syndicate established during the previous regime, it is not impossible with genuine will and appropriate interventions,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ziaur Rahman Foundation organised the programme at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, to mark its silver jubilee.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tarique warned that associates of the deposed despotic regime are still conspiring to create difficulties for the government and undermine its success.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader also noted that the government\'s disarray has become evident and it has failed to establish a clear priority agenda.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the conflicting statements from various government advisers regarding the next election have caused confusion among the public.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ziaur Rahman Foundation adviser Dr Zubaida Rahman also addressed the programme virtually, extending her greetings to the members on the occasion of its silver jubilee.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She wished the foundation continued success and urged its members to work towards the betterment of humanity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I hope the Ziaur Rahman Foundation will set a benchmark for serving humanity,” said Zubaida, who is also the wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-18 14:13:54', '2024-10-18 14:13:54');
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(13040, 13040, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the election timing will be fixed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as it is a very important policy decision.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"He (CA) alone has the authority to declare it (election timing),\" Prof Asif Nazrul said in a statement, further explaining his remarks made in a TV programme on Thursday night.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, Dr Asif Nazrul said the next national election may be arranged by the next year - 2025 - after completing the pre-election preparations, including the formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I think realistically, holding the election may be possible by next year. There are many factors. This is a preliminary assumption to me,\" he said when Daily Manabzamin Chief Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury wanted to know about the election timing during a programme titled \"Ajker Patrika\" hosted by Channel I .</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Asif said a search committee will be formed soon to help form the new Election Commission.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new EC will then prepare a flawless voters\' list and then an election will be held, he said.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his statement, Dr Asif said he did not get a chance to fully explain these factors there.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But everyone will understand from the words of the government that there are issues of reform and political consensus for the elections, said the Adviser.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"These are the factors. I also spoke about the reforms,\" he said.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Some other factors I have explained in the programme, such as: formation of search committee and election commission, preparation of voter list etc,\" he added.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Adviser said if these factors remain okay, the election may be held next year. \"I also said this from my primary assumption.”&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">These conditional ideas and assumptions are presented by some media as an election announcement. Honestly, this is not correct,\" Asif Nazrul said in his statement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-19 09:58:26', '2024-10-19 09:58:26'),
(13041, 13041, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The advisers council led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, will hold dialogues with political parties today on continuation of its new round of political dialogue.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"As part of ongoing dialogue, Chief Adviser Prof Yunus will hold talks with some political parties, which will start at State Guest House Jamuna here at 3 pm today\", CA\'s Press Secretary Safiqul Alam told BSS.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gano Forum, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote, 12-parties, Jatiya Mukti Council, Labour Party, Jatiya Party (Andalib) and some other political parties will join the dialogues this afternoon.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The dialogues will be held with the political parties to discuss how the reform process can be advanced and their (political parties) opinions will be sought to this end.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On October 5, 2024, the government initiated a new round of dialogue with the political parties, while Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and some major political parties joined the dialogues on that day.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-19 10:04:20', '2024-10-19 10:04:20'),
(13042, 13042, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students and the public now have a forum to present their concerns to the appropriate authority through reviving the Supreme Judicial Council(SJC), which is a positive development, said Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"There are some judges in the High Court against whom various sections of society have many complaints. Some of them became instruments of the fallen oppressive regime. There are also allegations of corruption against a few. There have been reports in the media, and many are angry about this. Now, through the SJC, there is a constitutional way to address these grievances,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nazrul made this remarks while speaking to reporters at the Secretariat.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The forum responsible for ensuring accountability of judges has been reinstated through transferring the power of removing judges to the Supreme Judicial Council, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The Supreme Judicial Council has been reactivated. There was some confusion surrounding this, but the court\'s verdict has cleared that. Now, the SJC can be made fully operational.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Law Adviser said the higher judiciary remains entirely independent and will act accordingly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court disposed of the review petition regarding the 16th amendment of the constitution, restoring the SJC’s authority. The court has fully reinstated Article 96 of the constitution, which transfers the power of removing judges back to the SJC.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The full bench of the six-member Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, passed the order today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nazrul said the SJC, formed under the constitution, comprises the Chief Justice and the senior-most judges of the Appellate Division. \"If a complaint is lodged today, the process will begin immediately. There’s no need for a separate notification; it is clearly stated in the constitution.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"When the SJC was inactive, there was no forum to ensure the accountability of the higher judiciary. At that time, the court administration also lacked the will to ensure such accountability, as they were delivering judgments dictated by others,\" Nazrul claimed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-20 10:57:32', '2024-10-20 10:57:32'),
(13043, 13043, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Habibur Rahman, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in the US, recently returned to the country after nearly two years to reunite with his loved ones.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though he anticipated delays and hassle upon landing at Dhaka\'s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, he was surprised by a different experience. “I was able to leave the airport in no time,” Rahman said, expressing his satisfaction .</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ataur Rahman, another returnee from Saudi Arabia, shared a similar experience. \"After completing immigration, I found my luggage already on the belt. In the past, we had to wait a long time for it, but this time I got it without much delay.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once it was common for passengers to endure long waits—often hours—before receiving their luggage. However, the situation has significantly improved, with luggage now being delivered to passengers swiftly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Usually passengers had to endure long queues at immigration after disembarking, followed by hours of waiting for their luggage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executive Director of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Group Captain Kamrul Islam, told UNB that continuous monitoring has allowed passengers to receive their luggage within a maximum of one hour or less. “Delivery is being ensured within 15 to 60 minutes for almost 88% of passengers. Further efforts are underway to reduce the delivery time even more.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamrul also noted that incidents of luggage theft, tampering, or stolen items have significantly decreased, and such occurrences are now rare.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He emphasised that strict monitoring measures have stopped luggage tampering.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), Air Vice Marshal Md. Mofidur Rahman Bhuiyan, said long queues at immigration used to be a longstanding issue, which resulted in prolonged wait times for luggage as well. Now, the airport\'s condition has drastically improved, with immigration and luggage handling becoming more efficient.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Luggage left behind problem improvement</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Previously, there were numerous complaints about luggage left behind. The issue has now decreased substantially. To address this, the capacity of incoming seats for airlines with excessive left-behind luggage has been reduced, and airlines have received overall support, significantly improving the situation. Currently, 99.80% of luggage is being delivered to passengers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Passengers trolley problem</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another inconvenience for passengers was the limited number of trolleys compared to passenger demand. The number of trolleys has now been significantly increased to 3,600, with plans for further expansion. Arrangements have been made to ensure trolleys are available from inside the terminal to the multi-level parking and the east side of the road.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">To improve service, new help desks have been established in the arrival and departure areas of the airport to provide passengers with information and guidance. Previously, passengers from various regions, both domestic and international, often faced issues due to a lack of proper information.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In response, two help desks have been set up in the arrival area and three in the departure area, where 54 staff provide free information round the clock.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b><br></b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>24-hour hotline and new web portal</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A 24-hour hotline service has been introduced to ensure passenger service, along with a new website and web portal. These services allow passengers to easily access assistance and resolve complaints by calling the 13600 hotline anytime. Up-to-date information is also available on the website.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>Free internet service introduced</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The airport has introduced free internet service for passengers. Arriving passengers can use free Wi-Fi to stay connected, especially if they do not have a local SIM card, allowing communication through platforms like WhatsApp.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b><br></b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Number of free telephone booths increased</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ten free telephone booths have been set up to facilitate free calls and communication for passengers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b><br></b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Shuttle bus service launched</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2024, a shuttle bus service was introduced for passengers. The shuttle bus service connects the airport to nearby bus stands and railway stations in coordination with BRTC, providing air-conditioned buses.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Executive Director, Group Captain Kamrul Islam, added that Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport handles around 55,000 international flights and 53,000 domestic flights annually.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Approximately 9 to 9.5 million passengers travel on international routes each year, with 2.3 to 2.5 million on domestic routes. In 2023, around 11.7 million passengers used the airport, and with increasing demand, this number is expected to rise further in 2024.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Efforts to provide better services and prevent passenger harassment are ongoing, with hopes that service quality will continue to improve, he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-20 11:11:56', '2024-10-20 11:11:56'),
(13044, 13044, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said that it is unfortunate that Shakib Al Hasan cannot play the Test series against South Africa starting on October 21 in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh\'s interim government advised Shakib, who was a member of the government toppled by a student-citizen movement in August, not to come to the country now due to the security threat posed by the protesters.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“It’s unfortunate,” Shanto said about Shakib’s absence in the Dhaka Test, which he said would be his last appearance in the longer format of the game. “It should have happened. But we all know why it didn\'t happen.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Bangladesh captain also said they are now focusing solely on cricket.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I would say that it was unfortunate, it should have happened (Shakib’s participation in the Dhaka Test). But we all know why it didn\'t happen. But we don’t want to talk much about it before a Test match. I want everyone to focus on cricket.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh captain also said it is difficult for Bangladesh to set up a combination when Shakib is not available.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We can use an extra bowler or batter (when Shakib plays). But we cannot do anything talking about it much. What we can do is to focus on cricket,” Shanto added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh played 14 Tests against the Proteas but never won. But this time, Shanto says, the result can be changed if they can play according to plan and execute their game well on the field.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"20\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-20 11:29:28', '2024-10-20 11:29:28'),
(13045, 13045, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh received $1.553 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of October 2024, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. This marks an average inflow of $87 million per day.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In comparison, remittances in the same period of September totaled $1.47 billion, indicating a significant boost in October’s figures.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">State-owned banks contributed $400.8 million.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Specialized banks accounted for $78 million.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Private banks led the way, bringing in $1.0496 billion.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Foreign bank branches in Bangladesh facilitated $4.10 million in transfers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, Bangladesh Bank reported that from October 13 to 19, expatriates sent $546.30 million, while $561.9 million was received between October 6 to 12, and $424.7 million in the first five days of the month.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-21 10:08:13', '2024-10-21 10:08:13'),
(13046, 13046, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today allowed a leave to appeal plea filed by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and six officials of Grameen Telecom against a High Court order that dismissed an appeal for cancellation of the case.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Leave is granted,\" said the Appellate Division short order passed by the four-member apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed. The Appellate Division also asked to submit the summary of the appeal and set November 19 to hold hearing on the matter.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senior advocate Abdullah-Al-Mamun moved the case for Professor Muhammad Yunus and others, while Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman stood for the state.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The six other pleaders are Grameen Telecom Managing Director (MD) Nazmul Islam, Directors Ashraful Hasan, Naznin Sultana, Md Shahjahan, Nurjahan Begum and Prof SM Huzzatul Islam Latifee.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The High Court on July 24 dismissed an appeal for cancellation of the case against seven including then Grameen Telecom Chairman Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">\"We had filed leave to appeal petition on three grounds against the High Court order. The case was scheduled for testimony at the lower court concerned on August 5. The court later deferred the hearing till September 5. But the ACC, without informing us, pleaded to withdraw the case, which was allowed by the court,\" Barrister Abdullah-Al-Mamun said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The senior jurist further said the case was withdrawn in inappropriate way and was not legal, adding, we would face the trial legally and it is our constitutional right.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ACC filed the case on May 30, 2023, for misappropriating Taka 25.22 crore and transferring the money elsewhere. ACC deputy director Gulshan Anwar later filed the charge sheet against a total of 14 accused.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on April 2, 2024, took into cognizance the charge sheet filed in the case and sent the matter to Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 for further proceedings. The court on June 12 framed charges against the 14 accused.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-21 10:15:02', '2024-10-21 10:15:02'),
(13047, 13047, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senior BNP leader Hafizuddin Ahmed on Monday said the discussions surrounding Sheikh Hasina\'s resignation represent a new dimension of conspiracy, asserting that her fleeing the country in the face of public anger is clear proof of her resignation from the post of Prime Minister.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“There have been numerous false campaigns day after day and now it has started again. Disturbing and concerning news is being spread, claiming that Sheikh Hasina did not resign as Prime Minister,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking at a discussion meeting, the BNP leader said President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said he has not received any resignation paper from Hasina, and the Cabinet Secretary also stated he does not have this document.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“This is a new dimension of their conspiracy. She (Hasina) has definitely resigned, and there is no doubt about it. We saw the resignation paper signed by Sheikh Hasina on YouTube. Moreover, there is no need for an official resignation since she fled the country with just 45 minutes\' notice. This itself constitutes her resignation,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hafiz, a BNP standing committee member, said Sheikh Hasina no longer has a passport, as the Bangladesh government has canceled it. “She has taken refuge in a neighbouring country that wants to send her to another country. Even then, what is the necessity of her resignation letter?” he asked.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader asserted that a vested interest group is spreading such news to mislead the public into believing that Hasina is still a legitimate Prime Minister. “What could be a greater falsehood than this?”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal, freedom fighters\' wing of BNP, organised the programme at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU), demanding the immediate withdrawal of false cases filed against BNP leaders and activists, including party acting chairman Tarique Rahman. They also called for bringing killer Sheikh Hasina back home to face trial and banning the Awami League as a terrorist organisation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hafiz said the nation had hoped for a new government to be established that would prioritize the welfare of the people following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina government. “We’re now increasingly concerned as two and a half months have passed, yet we remain uncertain about the aims of this government, how they plan to implement reforms, and the extent of what they can achieve. We are also confused about whether they are aware of their limitations.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He voiced frustration that no steps have been taken to withdraw the numerous false and conspiratorial cases against those who fought against the fascist Hasina regime over the past 16 years. “We cannot understand why the false cases against our leaders, Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia, and others who have been repeatedly jailed, have not yet been dropped.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader demanded that the government immediately withdraw all cases filed against Tarique and those who struggled against Awami League’s conspiracy and misrule.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He warned that Bangladesh is currently facing a conspiracy, with efforts underway, aided by India, to harm national unity and jeopardise independence.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The neighbouring country is devising various plots to cause suffering for the people of Bangladesh. Those who were ousted by the public are now conspiring against the people of Bangladesh from India. We must rid ourselves of these plots,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-21 10:26:33', '2024-10-21 10:26:33'),
(13048, 13048, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain has clarifies his recent statement on election delivered at a recent meeting with local journalist in Cox\'s Bazar.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a clarification issued last night, the adviser said he would like to clarify some misunderstandings regarding his discussion with local journalists at Cox’s Bazar Circuit House on October 18 last.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"My statement in response to questions about the upcoming parliamentary elections, have unfortunately been misrepresented by some newspapers, online news portals, and other media outlets,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"It was reported that I stated the Honourable Adviser, Dr. Asif Nazrul, and the Chief of Army Staff\'s comments were not aligned with the government’s position on the elections. This assertion is both incorrect and misleading,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Khalid Hossain said, \"he did not mention the Chief of Army Staff or the Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs in any of his remarks\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Additionally, my comment regarding the interim period — where I explained that \'Interim means one government has stepped down, and until the next government assumes office, we are fulfilling this interim role\' — has also been distorted,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Noting that such misreporting is deeply regrettable, the religious affairs adviser said his office has already issued a rejoinder to the concerned media, respectfully requesting that future reporting should be based on accurate and objective information.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">For reference, he said, a video recording of the briefing held at Cox’s Bazar Circuit House is available online and archived in his office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-21 10:30:28', '2024-10-21 10:30:28'),
(13049, 13049, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is expected to join the COP29 Summit at the Azerbaijan capital in November, where at least 32,000 people will get together to mainly discuss the thorny issue of climate finance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once finalised, the Chief Adviser is likely to be in Baku in the second week of November, a senior foreign ministry official told UNB.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The COP29 is seen as a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe, COP29 will bring together leaders from governments, businesses and civil societies to advance concrete solutions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A key focus of COP29 will be on finance, as trillions of dollars are required for countries to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect lives and livelihoods from the worsening impacts of climate change, according to the United Nations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The conference will also be a key moment for countries to present their updated national climate action plans under the Paris agreement, which are due by early 2025.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">If done right, these plans will limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and double as investment plans advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, non-resident ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bangladesh Elchin Huseynli on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Prof Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The upcoming COP29 Summit in Baku, energy, trade, business cooperation, and a planned air services agreement between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Huseynli stressed deeper trade ties between two countries, with Baku seeking \"new opportunities\" and ways for opening up doors for more businesses.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said a foreign office consultation between two countries was held in Baku in June. Azerbaijan has sought to sign an air services agreement with Bangladesh, he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Chief Adviser called Azerbaijan \"a good friend\" and sought increased business and trade between the two nations, according to his press wing.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Prof Yunus recalled his long relationships with the Azerbaijani people, its leadership, and universities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-22 09:47:15', '2024-10-22 09:47:15'),
(13050, 13050, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">A Dhaka court has placed former Member of Parliament Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman on a five-day remand in connection with an attempted murder case.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dhaka’s Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain passed the order following a hearing on Tuesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, the investigating officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Abdul Halim of the Mirpur Model Police Station, sought a 10-day remand to facilitate the investigation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On behalf of the state, Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruki argued in favour of granting the remand. In response, Barrister Suman’s lawyer, Jahangir Hossain Bipu, filed a bail petition.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suman was arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of a student during the July-August student-led movement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before the arrest Barrister Suman said on his verified Facebook account, \"I am going with the police. See you in court. Pray for me, everyone.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suman was elected as an independent candidate in controversial January 7 polls from Habiganj-4 constituency.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-22 09:53:08', '2024-10-22 09:53:08'),
(13051, 13051, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has granted a petition to restore the appeal made against the verdict that declared the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami illegal.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed and consisting of four judges, issued this order on Tuesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barrister Ehsan Abdullah Siddique and Advocate Mohammad Shishir Monir represented Jamaat in the court.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a result of today\'s order, the appeal against the verdict that declared Jamaat-e-Islami\'s registration illegal will again be heard in the highest court.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the order, lawyer Shishir Monir told journalists, “The Appellate Division had earlier dismissed the appeal during the hearing regarding the cancellation of Jamaat\'s registration because no lawyer was present on behalf of the party.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“However, as constitutional questions were involved in the case, the High Court had referred it directly to the Appellate Division. The petition was made to restore the appeal as its dismissal without a hearing was deemed inappropriate. Along with this, there was also a petition for delayed forgiveness. The Appellate Division granted our petition. Now, the appeal regarding the cancellation of Jamaat\'s registration will be heard again.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After resolving a writ petition, the High Court issued a verdict on August 1, 2013, cancelling and declaring the registration of Jamaat-e-Islami illegal. Subsequently, on December 7, 2018, the Election Commission (EC) issued a notification cancelling the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, Jamaat appealed against the High Court\'s verdict. However, since Jamaat\'s main lawyer was absent during the appeal hearing against the High Court\'s verdict, the Appellate Division, led by the then-Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, issued a dismissal order on November 19 last year.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Consequently, the High Court\'s verdict declaring the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami illegal remained upheld. Nevertheless, the appeal that had been dismissed was restored for hearing after the fall of the Awami League government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On September 2, the chamber court set the petition for hearing in the full bench of the Appellate Division on October 21. However, on October 22, the matter came up in the hearing schedule of the Division.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, during the ongoing anti-discrimination movement, on August 1, the then Awami League government declared a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification banning Jamaat, Chhatra Shibir, and their other affiliated organisations under section 18(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act. However, on August 28, the decision to ban Jamaat and Shibir was revoked through a notification.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-22 10:04:21', '2024-10-22 10:04:21'),
(13052, 13052, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two dozen world leaders are gathering in Russia on Tuesday for the opening of a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western \"hegemony\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The summit is the biggest such meeting in Russia since it ordered troops into Ukraine and comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to demonstrate that Western attempts to isolate Moscow over the two-and-a-half-year offensive have failed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- all key partners for Russia -- are scheduled to join the summit, hosted in the city of Kazan from October 22 to 24.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moscow has made expanding the BRICS group -- an acronym for core members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- a pillar of its foreign policy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The main issues on the agenda include Putin\'s idea for a BRICS-led payment system to rival SWIFT, an international financial network that Russian banks were cut off from in 2022, as well as the escalating conflict in the Middle East.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Kremlin has touted the gathering as a diplomatic triumph that will help it build an alliance to challenge Western \"hegemony\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>- \'Brick by brick\' -</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United States has dismissed the idea that BRICS could become a \"geopolitical rival\" but has expressed concern about Moscow flexing its diplomatic muscle as the Ukraine conflict rages.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moscow has been steadily advancing on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine this year while strengthening its ties with China, Iran and North Korea -- three of Washington\'s adversaries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By gathering the BRICS group in Kazan, the Kremlin \"aims to show that not only is Russia not isolated, it has partners and allies,\" Moscow-based political analyst Konstantin Kalachev told AFP.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Putin in 2023 over the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine, and the Russian leader abandoned plans to attend the previous summit in ICC member South Africa.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This time round, the Kremlin wants to show an \"alternative to Western pressure and that the multipolar world is a reality,\" Kalachev said, referring to Moscow\'s efforts to shift power away from the West to other regions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Kremlin has said it wants global affairs to be guided by international law, \"not on rules that are set by individual states, namely the United States.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We believe that BRICS is a prototype of multipolarity, a structure uniting the Southern and Eastern hemispheres on the principles of sovereignty and respect for each other,\" Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"What BRICS is doing is gradually -- brick by brick -- building a bridge to a more democratic and just world order,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>- Security -</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Kazan, Putin is set to meet individually with Modi and Xi, as well as the leaders of South Africa and Egypt on Tuesday, followed by separate talks with Erdogan and Iran\'s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is also undertaking his first trip to Russia since April 2022 to attend the summit. He will sit down with Putin on Thursday, according to a programme shared by Ushakov.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ahead of the summit, AFP journalists in the city reported heightened security measures and a visible police presence.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The surrounding Tatarstan region, which is some 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from the border with Ukraine, has previously been hit by long-range Ukrainian drone attacks.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Movement around the city centre is being limited, residents advised to stay home, and university students moved out of dormitories, local media reported.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>- Emboldened -</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The West believes Russia is using the BRICS group to expand its influence and promote its own narratives about the Ukraine conflict.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned other countries could feel emboldened if Putin wins on the battlefield in Ukraine.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Starting with four members when it was established in 2009, BRICS has since expanded to include several other emerging nations such as South Africa, Egypt and Iran.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But the group is also rife with internal divisions, including between key members India and China.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turkey, a NATO member with complex ties to both Moscow and the West, announced in early September that it also wanted to join the bloc.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva cancelled his planned trip to the summit at the last minute after suffering a head injury that caused a minor brain hemorrhage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'International desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-22 10:10:49', '2024-10-22 10:10:49'),
(13053, 13053, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is in completely sound health, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Last night, we got a huge number of phone calls and they inquired about the health of Prof Yunus. We want to inform you that he (chief adviser) is in completely sound health and well,\" he told a press briefing in front of the State Guest House Jamuna here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alam said the chief adviser held a meeting with a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation today as part of the ongoing dialogue of the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and Chief Adviser\'s Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam were present at the meeting, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Chief Adviser\'s Press Wing released a huge number of photos on the meetings that he (CA) joined during last a week as the press secretary said Prof Yunus held meeting yesterday and also was present at a meeting with the BNP leaders.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Replying to a question, Alam said the government is holding talks with the political parties and as part of it, the meeting was held at the State Guest House Jamuna here today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Replying to another query over removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, he said the government has not taken any decision so far to this end and it asked those who are demonstrating in the surrounding areas of Bangabhaban to leave the place.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rumours were spread over the illness of Prof Yunus as Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) formed a medical team on Tuesday for the treatment of the chief adviser.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, BSMMU Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Md Sayedur Rahman in a statement asked all not to spread rumours over the medical team for the treatment of the chief adviser.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Sayedur said the BSMMU forms such medical teams regularly to provide treatment for the heads of state and government and it is a routine matter (work).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-23 10:38:12', '2024-10-23 10:38:12');
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(13054, 13054, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Charge d\'Affaires of the United States (US) embassy here Helen LaFave today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They talked about issues of mutual interest and followed up on the key points discussed during the recent meetings between Prof Yunus and US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the meeting, Helen LaFave told the chief adviser that a high-level US delegation would visit Bangladesh in the coming weeks and discussed issues related to the visit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus spoke about the reform initiatives the interim government has undertaken so far.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said six major reform commissions had already started their work and they would hold consultations with the stakeholders in the country.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-23 10:42:22', '2024-10-23 10:42:22'),
(13055, 13055, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The High Court (HC) today scraped four extortion cases against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A High Court division bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain passed the order, declaring absolute a rule issued earlier by the court in this regard.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senior jurist Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon and Barrister Kaiser Kamal argued for the BNP leader before the court.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-23 10:44:45', '2024-10-23 10:44:45'),
(13056, 13056, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sought increased business and trade with Azerbaijan as its non-resident ambassador Elchin Huseynli called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The chief adviser called Azerbaijan \"a good friend\" and sought increased business and trade between Bangladesh and Azerbaijan”, his press wing said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus also recalled his long relationships with the Azerbaijani people, its leadership, and universities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The upcoming COP-29 summit in Baku, and energy, trade, business cooperation, planned air services agreement between the two countries were discussed during the meeting as well.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chief adviser is expected to join the COP- 29 summit in the Azerbaijan capital, where at least 32,000 people will descend to mainly discuss the thorny issue of climate finance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Huseynli also stressed the need for deeper trade ties between two countries as Baku is seeking \"new opportunities\" and ways for opening up doors for more businesses.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said a foreign office consultation between the two countries was held in Baku in June.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Azerbaijan has sought to sign an air services agreement with Bangladesh, he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-23 10:49:01', '2024-10-23 10:49:01'),
(13057, 13057, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The Day 3 play of the first cricket Test between Bangladesh and South Africa stopped due to rain after Mehidy Hasan Miraz helped the hosts take a 65-run lead at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz was unbeaten on 77 as Bangladesh reached 267-7. Nayeem Hasan was on 12.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh were bowled out for 106 in its first innings and conceded a huge 202-run lead when South Africa replied with 308 before being all out.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada (4-35) and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (3-98) shared the seven wickets to jolt Bangladesh but Miraz\'s unwavering resolve helped Bangladesh avoid an innings defeat.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">His stubborn innings also raised hope to set a good target for South Africa.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz and Jaker Ali Anik who made 58 on debut, shared 138-run for the seventh wicket stand to help Bangladesh into a lead by weathering the massive deficit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rabada and Maharaj jolted Bangladesh with three quick wickets in just 22 balls in morning session to leave at 112-6 and in danger of an innings defeat.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But Miraz resisted impeccably, with Jaker\'s support, to ensure the hosts could at least make South Africa bat for the second time.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rabada used the early moisture of the pitch expertly after Bangladesh resumed at 101-3. He pegged back the hosts with two wickets in three balls in just the fourth day.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy edged a delivery to first slip after being undone by the extra bounce for 40 off 92.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mushfiqur Rahim who became the first Bangladesh batter to reach 6000 Test runs on Day 2, paid the price of lack of foot movement as Rabada\'s fuller-length delivery skidded through to rattle the stump.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mushfiqur added two runs to his overnight tally to be out on 33.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who had figures of 2-60 successfully reviewed one to remove Liton Das after he scored 7.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz and Jaker survived a probing spell of Rabada and Maharaj to set them in the crease.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz hit Dane Piedt a six over his head to grow with confidence and then drove Maharaj to deep mid-off for a single to raise his ninth fifty from 94 balls.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, after the lunch session, Maharaj broke through, trapping Jaker leg-before, albeit the batter reviewed the decision in vain. Jaker hit seven fours for his 111 ball-knock.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz and Nayeem looked resolute until the rain stopped the play.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"20\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-23 10:54:47', '2024-10-23 10:54:47'),
(13058, 13058, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the interim government should operate within the constitutional framework avoiding any imprudent steps.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The only way to overcome every crisis is to hold a credible national election after completing all the necessary reforms related to the electoral process,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking to reporters after placing a wreath at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, accompanied by leaders and members of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, marking its 46th founding anniversary.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asked about BNP’s position on the removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin following the meeting with students, he said, “We can’t provide BNP\'s position like this... we have a party forum, and we will clarify our stance after discussing it at that forum meeting.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul emphasised that what is essential is a national unity to consolidate the revolution in Bangladesh and harvest its results. “We believe that all actions should be conducted within a constitutional framework without resorting to any arbitrary measures.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said their party has consistently urged the government to arrange an impartial election swiftly by implementing necessary electoral reforms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sought comments if BNP believes the crisis will worsen if the election is delayed, he responded that the government must take immediate steps to organise the national election to address the crisis. “A constitutional political force should take charge of the country and govern through a neutral election. “This alone can resolve all crises.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul appreciated the role of Jubo Dal in the student-led mass uprising aimed at overthrowing the fascist rule of Sheikh Hasina.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-27 09:52:21', '2024-10-27 09:52:21'),
(13059, 13059, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said there are many opportunities to work more on renewables in a country like Bangladesh which has a low amount of renewable capacity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said it does mean that the opportunity is there to expand renewable energy facilities quickly, and they have both experience in the European Union and financing available.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We think there\'s a scope to work with Bangladesh on air quality and air pollution. But, the big investment that I would want to talk about is in renewable energy,\" Ambassador Miller told UNB in an interview at his Embassy office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Between 2021 and 2027, Team Europe will mobilise up to €300 billion of investments for sustainable and high-quality projects, taking into account the needs of partner countries and ensuring lasting benefits for local communities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Miller said they had a Global Gateway Forum last year which mobilized 400 million euros as a facility from credit to help build essentially - it is building power plants, building stable grids infrastructure, and it is building interconnections.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I think it\'s just such an obvious area (climate change) where our partnership can be imbued with substance. So we are doing lots of work in terms of financing the environmental upgrade of the textile sector,\" said the Head of Delegation of the EU in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">For example, Ambassador Miller said they are working very specifically on decarbonizing the brick industry, which is a huge polluter.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talking about Global Gateway, he said it is an approach to building secure and open and trusted networks.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When there would be a possibility to promote cooperation with neighbours, cooperation with Nepal, for example, then these are areas where they would want to explore, said the EU envoy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"It\'s huge that we have the same agenda because of the climate vulnerability of this country, and because we are extremely committed to combating climate change,\" Miller said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Brussels, he said, there is a huge political transition and hopefully by the middle of November, they will have a new college (of the European Commission).&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"But that political transition is just going to confirm how important it is for us to take climate action,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Miller said that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is a political \"rock star\" with access to everywhere.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Everyone listens to what he says, and it is something that Bangladesh can build upon. And for me, the approach is to deepen the partnership we have,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The EU thinks their engagement on all aspects of climate change will only get stronger in the coming years in line with their shared conviction about the importance of climate mitigation and adaptation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ambassador Miller recently met Environment, Forests, Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They exchanged views on innovative initiatives to address climate change and preparations for the upcoming COP29.&nbsp; Besides, environmental and social compliance in the RMG, leather, and brick sectors was discussed during their meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The EU reaffirmed its readiness to assist the interim government in achieving its reform objectives.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The European Union has been a key partner in Bangladesh\'s efforts to combat climate change and protect our rich biodiversity,\" said Rizwana Hasan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Managing climate risks has been central to Bangladesh’s development story, according to the World Bank.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, Bangladesh is recognised as a global leader in climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But, the World Bank says the country continues to face severe and increasing climate risks, and without strong action, climate change will undermine Bangladesh’s strong development trajectory and the poorest will be hardest hit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-27 10:11:36', '2024-10-27 10:11:36'),
(13060, 13060, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Detectives have arrested former housing and public works minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain from Bashundhara residential area in the city.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A team of police of the Detective Branch (DB) arrested Mosharraf from the area on Sunday, Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) told UNB.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-27 10:24:25', '2024-10-27 10:24:25'),
(13061, 13061, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government is expected to resume providing gas connections to industries, aiming to ensure uninterrupted supply of gas to help the wheels of industrial units move.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But there is no possibility of lifting suspension on fresh household gas connections, official sources said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to official data, currently about 46,000 applications for household gas connections remain pending with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, the largest state-owned gas distribution entity in the country and a subsidiary of Petrobangla, the state Oil, Gas and Minerals Corporation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The number of applications from industrial consumers and captive power generations seeking gas connections are 368.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government put a moratorium on new gas connections to household consumers in 2010. It was lifted in 2013 for a short time and again suspended in early 2014.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since then, no new household gas connections are being provided to consumers, said the Titas Gas officials.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2020, they said, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued a circular to stop providing new gas connections to industries outside economic zones and industrial parks from April 2021.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the new connections, Petrobangla chairman Zanedra Nath Sarker said that his organisation has been thinking of providing new gas connections to the industries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We’ve shared our positive opinions with the Energy and Mineral Resources Division. Now the ministry will take the final decision,” he recently said during a views-exchange session with energy reporters.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sarker said that industries always get a priority in getting gas connections considering the economic aspects.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But he declined to comment on the issue of starting fresh gas connections to household consumers saying that it’s absolutely the matter of the ministry and so far the ministry has no decision to give such connections.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Referring to the energy adviser’s recent remarks, the Petrobangla chairman said that the ministry has made its stance very clear that no new household gas connection will be given anytime soon.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Petrobangla director (Operation &amp; Mines) M Eng Md Kamruzzaman Khan said currently there is a huge gap between the gas supply and demand which is a major bottleneck in providing new gas connections.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said Petrobangla produces and supplies about 3100 MMCFD gas against the demand of about 4000 MMCFD.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many officials in Titas and other distribution companies said that the government has been encouraging the non-piped gas, especially the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) where already a huge investment of more than $1 billion has been made by a section of business groups.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A huge market of LPG has grown across the country from urban areas to rural villages and people are getting habituated with the use of such gas as clean energy for cooking purposes, a Titas official said, adding that the government does not want to intervene in this market.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to industry insiders, currently about 1.5 million metric tonnes of LPG are being imported annually to meet the growing demand.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many experts believe the LPG market is poised to grow up to 3.0 million MTs by 2030.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">So far, the government has given licence to 58 companies to operate LPG business. Among them, only 28 are in operation. In 2022, the government received Tk 650 crore as value added tax (VAT) and another Tk 200 crore as income tax from this sector.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Considering many aspects, the government does not want to resume piped-gas connections, said another Petrobangla official, adding, “If the government starts new household gas connections, there will be a chaotic situation.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Instead of new connections, the government rather wants to check the spread of illegal connections through different actions, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh currently has 29 gas fields, of which around 22 are actively operating.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 09:44:40', '2024-10-28 09:44:40'),
(13062, 13062, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A writ petition was submitted to the High Court on Monday, seeking restrictions on political activities of the ousted Awami League (AL), while not seeking a blanket ban on the party itself.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coordinators Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement filed the petition with the relevant section of the High Court.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">An HC bench, comprising Justice Fatema Nazib and Justice Sikdar Md Mahmudur Rajib, is expected to hear the petition shortly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advocate Ahsanul Karim, who represented the petitioners, said that the writ aims to prevent AL leaders from engaging in political activities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that the move is intended to uphold public interest amid ongoing political developments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This latest petition follows a prior application filed in August, which called for a full ban on the AL but it was subsequently rejected by a High Court dual bench headed by Justice AKM Asaduzzaman on September 1.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On October 23, the interim government imposed a ban on AL’s student wing, the Bangladesh Chhatra League, citing provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formed on June 23, 1949, the Awami League has been facing mounting challenges after its President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country following a student-led uprising on August 5.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 09:49:00', '2024-10-28 09:49:00'),
(13063, 13063, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Encouraging people to submit e-return and pay income tax online, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said tax paid by the people is the main driver of the country\'s economy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I wish, your experiences of submitting income tax return become smooth and hassle-free from now on,” he said in a message.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chief adviser also urged all to show their relatives, neighbours and friends how they too can submit their income tax online.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Acknowledging that people face various hassles to pay taxes, he urged everyone to submit their e-return and pay income tax online, according to the video message shared by the Chief Adviser\'s Press Wing.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I request the youths to help the taxpayers to this end. Preparation of becoming future entrepreneurs can start from here. We are taking preparations to collect all taxes online gradually,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">From now, the chief adviser said, there is no need to stand in long queues at the banks to pay income tax or go to tax offices to submit income tax return.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Submit income tax return from your home....this measure has been taken,\" Prof Yunus said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Submitting e-return of income tax for all government officials of Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur cities, and officials and employees of all scheduled banks, mobile phone operators and multinational companies has been made mandatory now, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus also urged the rest of the eligible people of the country to submit e-return and pay income tax online. He also encouraged competition among organisations and firms in submitting e-return of their officials at district and city levels for winning the state awards.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 09:52:41', '2024-10-28 09:52:41'),
(13064, 13064, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Director Naznin Hasan Khan was awarded the Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque Golden Award-2023. The award was presented at a grand ceremony at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the initiative of the Sher-e-Bangla Cultural Alliance. There, she was awarded as the Best Director.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This reception was organized on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque. At that time, the award was presented to Naznin Hasan Khan by Sher-e-Bangla\'s grandson, former Information Secretary and Chief Advisor of the organization, Syed Margub Morshed, and Honorable Justice Mir Hasmat Ali. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding the award, Naznin Hasan Khan said, \"It is definitely pleasant to be awarded in recognition of any work. This increases the responsibility towards the work.  I express my gratitude to everyone and pray that I can present better dramas to the audience in the future.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 12:59:26', '2024-10-28 13:01:20'),
(13065, 13065, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Playwright Faridul Islam Rubel has been awarded the Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque Golden Award-2023. The award was presented at a grand ceremony at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the initiative of the Sher-e-Bangla Cultural Alliance. He was awarded as the best playwright there.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This reception was organized on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque. At that time, the award was presented to Faridul Islam Rubel by Sher-e-Bangla\'s grandson, former information secretary and chief advisor of the organization, Syed Margub Morshed, and Honorable Justice Mir Hasmat Ali, a freedom fighter.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Regarding the award, Faridul Islam Rubel said, \"It is definitely nice to be awarded in recognition of a work. It increases the responsibility towards the work. Please pray for me so that I can present better plays, songs, and novels to the readers and viewers in the coming days.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 13:07:39', '2024-10-28 13:07:39'),
(13066, 13066, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">There are some wives who like to blame others. Similarly, Maya, a newlywed in the drama, starts torturing her in-laws and even her husband Adil ever since she moved to her in-laws\' house. No one knows why she is doing so. The in-laws, fearing public shame, do not protest and remain silent. Instead of getting angry at the wife\'s words, Adli’s mother tries to counsel her, and takes care of her. Adil also tries to explain to her, but to no avail. The wife\'s torture increases day by day. She makes her elderly parents do all the household chores. She makes her sick father do the agricultural work, the cowshed work. The son becomes angry. But he seems helpless to his wife.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One day, Maya got into a fight with a rickshaw puller. Taking a small fare of 20 taka, she raised her hand and attacked the rickshaw puller. The crowd present sided with the rickshaw puller and beat Maya\'s head. She fell ill. Seeing Maya’s illness, her in-laws almost went crazy. They sat by her side all night and took care of her without sleep. When Maya woke up, she saw her in-laws sitting by her side. Even after treating her in-laws so badly, their behavior changed Maya. Maya was surprised and burst into tears and apologized.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Such story, \'Dajjal Bou\', has been narrated by playwright Rajib Moni Das, and the play has been directed by the skilled director Naznin Hasan Khan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Playwright Rajib Moni Das said, \"Normally, the in-laws are supposed to get angry against the wife\'s oppression and send the wife to her parents\' house, but here we have seen that the parents want to move away for the happiness of the son and the wife, and still the son should be happy. But the son does not agree to it. Again, he is not able to protest strongly due to the fear of public shame. In other words, the philosophy of life outside the natural life has been given priority here in a positive way.\"&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director Naznin Hasan Khan said, \"Drama is the mirror of society. In that mirror, you can see yourself the way you want to see yourself. All you need is a mind and mentality. I always try to create a drama while maintaining my own individuality. A drama that will tell you about me, tell you about society, and teach values along with entertainment.\"&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A.K.M. Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafiq Khan Dilu, Reshma Ahmed, Farid Hossain, Aftab Uddin acted in the drama.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-28 15:01:52', '2024-10-28 15:01:52'),
(13067, 13067, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday that the people of Bangladesh will decide whether the Awami League and its 14-party alliance should be allowed to contest in the national election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking to reporters after a morning meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, the adviser underscored the public’s role in determining election eligibility for parties accused of blatant human rights violations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“It’s ultimately up to the people to decide whether this party that has shown no remorse for genocide, should be allowed to contest before facing justice,” he said in response to a question.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law adviser also noted that trial must precede any conclusive decision on Awami League’s eligibility for election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-29 10:02:13', '2024-10-29 10:02:13'),
(13068, 13068, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Moinuddin Abdullah has resigned.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two commissioners of the ACC-- Asia Khatoon and Md Jahurul Haque-have also stepped down, official sources said on Tuesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-29 10:05:46', '2024-10-29 10:05:46'),
(13069, 13069, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Indian news outlet - The Wire - in its recent article highlights how a successful Bangladesh, under Chief Adviser Professor Muhmmad Yunus, is more likely to be a strong ally of India than a failing one.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vinod Khosla, a businessman and venture capitalist, wrote the opinion released in The Wire on October 27.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following is the full text of the full article.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a proud American and son of India, I look with hope at the exciting possibilities surrounding Professor Muhammad Yunus\'s leadership of Bangladesh. Three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 5, Yunus was sworn in as Bangladesh\'s interim government head.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yunus, whom I consider a friend and have known for decades, accepted that post at the insistence of the student leaders who were at the forefront of the student-led struggle.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">I am an entrepreneurship zealot, a believer in the power of ideas, and passionate about sustainability and impact. I am in awe of what Yunus has accomplished in his life. I work to bring life-enhancing technology to the world through my investments. Yunus, through endless experimentation and tinkering, has developed a series of institutional success models for reducing poverty, improving health care and education outcomes, and combating climate change.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">For example, in 1996, Yunus succeeded in putting cell phones in the hands of hundreds of thousands of poor women in rural villages in Bangladesh, allowing them to generate income as village cell phone ladies. I am passionate about protecting our environment. Yunus founded a company that, beginning in 1995, has installed 1.8 million solar home systems and 1 million clean cook stoves, again almost exclusively in rural Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">That doesn\'t even include the creation of Grameen Bank that has cumulatively made US$39 billion in small, mostly income-generating loans to more than 10 million poor women that became a model for similar efforts in India and many other countries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But now, Yunus has turned his attention to a new challenge, leading the eighth largest country in the world by population, a nation of more than 170 million people. This is a country with about half the population of the United States all in a land mass equal to the U.S. state of Illinois.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are people throughout Bangladesh and around the world who are batting for Yunus\'s success. I am one of them. But there are others who want him and the interim government he leads to fail and are spreading false narratives about what is going on under his leadership. So I would like to share my perspectives about his values, his approach, and his early results.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his first two months in office, he got the police to return to work, which improved the law and order situation, took tangible steps to protect minorities such as Hindus, worked to improve relations with India, suggested that the regional powers reinvigorate SAARC, and made progress on bringing stability to the banking and financial sectors in Bangladesh (which were in disarray when he took office).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also represented Bangladesh effectively at the UN General Assembly, and had more than 50 productive meetings with global leaders while he was in New York.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his work in this role, I have seen him applying the same values and approach that I have seen him use throughout his career: building a national consensus on key issues, experimenting to determine what works best, inspiring fellow citizens (especially youth) to get involved in practical and constructive ways, treating all people with respect regardless of their religion, gender, or ethnicity, and being pragmatic as well as energetic (despite being 84 years old).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But there are many challenges. Leading a government can be many times more difficult than running a suite of social businesses and nonprofits. People aligned with the prior government that lost power wants his efforts to fail. The party that has been out of power for years wants a quick return. But I believe Yunus is up to the job.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In September, I joined 198 global leaders including 92 Nobel laureates in a letter to the people of Bangladesh and people of goodwill around the world.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We are excited to see Professor Yunus finally free to work for the uplift of the entire country, especially the most marginalisd, a calling he has pursued with great vigor and success across six decades (sic).\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">His early successes in this role augur well for the future of Bangladesh, and a successful Bangladesh is more likely to be a strong ally of India than a failing one. We should all be rooting for Yunus to continuing making progress in this important interim role, because Bangladesh reaching its potential is in India\'s best interest.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-29 10:09:44', '2024-10-29 10:09:44'),
(13070, 13070, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The interim government today published the gazette of the six-member search committee to propose names of the persons fit for constituting next Election Commission (EC).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid signed the gazette.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Headed by Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, the other members of the search committee are- Judge of the High Court Division Justice AKM Asaduzzaman, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh Md Nurul Islam, Chairman of Bangladesh Public Service Commission Mobasser Momen, former teacher of the International Relations Department of Dhaka University Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar and former PSC chairman Prof. Zeenatun Nesa Tahmida Begum.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In accordance with the Section 3 of the Election Commission Appointment Act-2022, the search committee will recommend the names of the individuals for appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cabinet Division will give secretarial support to the search committee.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-31 16:14:50', '2024-10-31 16:14:50');
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(13071, 13071, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that unplanned development projects were taken in the power and energy sector during Sheikh Hasina regime with implemention at a higher cost.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In an exclusive interview with UNB this week, Fouzul said during former prime minister Hasina’s tenure, the unplanned development projects with no value for money were often costlier than reasonable ones.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said there was massive irregularities and corruption in the energy and power sectors during the previous government, causing huge financial losses.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser, who also holds the road, transport and bridges ministry, criticised the approval of numerous unnecessary private power plants aimed at benefiting certain groups through nepotism, resulting in wasteful expenditure of public funds.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Painting a picture of the Hasina government’s irregularities and grafts , he said the current situation has been exacerbated by the government\'s practice of purchasing electricity at inflated prices, which has put financial strain on power companies and hindered the ability to pay suppliers in dollars for gas imports.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He acknowledged the difficulties in maintaining stable electricity tariffs, which have been raised repeatedly due to these challenges, ultimately harming consumers and leading to further waste of national resources.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">To address the issues of corruption and irregularities, the government has decided to form an independent probe body led by a judge to identify the culprits and take action based on the committee\'s recommendations, he said, warning that no one would be spared.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser emphasised efforts to address the ongoing energy crisis, saying that they have dismantled the existing rackets of irregularities and are restructuring power companies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He shared that the development of Matarbari Power Plant project is interconnected with deep-sea ports, economic zones, railways, and road projects, and stressed the importance of implementing these additional projects to truly benefit from the power plant.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Measures taken after assuming office</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On this, Fouzul mentione about the suspension of a special law from 2010, the cancellation of a controversial clause from the BERC Act, reduction in fuel prices and removal of chairmen from companies under the ministries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He addressed the creation of specific guidelines to curb corruption in transfers and recruitment within the energy sector.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Loadshedding</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser said that power connections were given beyond the country’s capacity, leading to inevitable outages.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He assured that technical problems, such as those at Barapukuria power plant, have been swiftly addressed and steps are being taken to enhance gas import capabilities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Irregularities and corruption in the power sector</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fouzul affirmed a zero-tolerance policy and encouraged public cooperation in reporting mismanagement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He reiterated the commitment to open competition in project tenders, ensuring that no specific individual or group is favoured.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Initiatives regarding illegal gas connections</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fouzul expressed his plans to disconnect all unauthorised connections and hinted that investigations will reveal any corrupt officials involved.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also said that no new gas connections will be issued, particularly in areas already served by gas lines.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Irregularities in the energy sector</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser admitted the existing irregularities in the sector and indicated that measures are being taken to address them, although legal complexities may require time. Plans are underway to review contracts with the assistance of a committee to be formed by a former judge.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He reaffirmed the government’s intention to restructure power companies and dismantle the existing framework of irregularities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser emphasised the importance of equal opportunities for all in Bangladesh, saying that despite the ongoing challenges, solutions are also being sought.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">With initiatives to intensify gas exploration amid a pressing energy crisis, he announced plans for the drilling of 50 wells by 2025, with important collaboration from various firms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He projected that gas shortages could be alleviated with these efforts and committed to maintaining strict timelines and budgets for all projects moving forward.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-10-31 16:17:39', '2024-10-31 16:17:39'),
(13072, 13072, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A new comprehensive study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal (HM) pollution in Bangladesh’s rivers over the past two decades, urging immediate action to control and reverse the damage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The research, published in ‘Environmental Science and Pollution Research’ on July 12, 2024, examined pollution trends in 10 heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Fe, Mn, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn) from 2001 to 2020, painting a dire picture of the nation’s waterways.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Environmental Science and Pollution Research is an academic journal published by Springer, which is part of Germany-based Springer Nature.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study conducted by a team of experts, including Debasish Pandit and Mohammad Mahfujul Haque, systematically reviewed 55 documents following PRISMA criteria.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The findings indicate that pollution levels in the last decade (2011–2020) were significantly worse than those observed between 2001 and 2010. Notably, the Buriganga River in Dhaka has been identified as the most polluted river in Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Regions Most Affected</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The research focused on rivers across three major divisions: Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Chattogram, where the presence of most heavy metals was found to be above the threshold limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and Bangladesh’s Department of Environment (DoE).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The mean concentration of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) exceeded acceptable limits during all three seasons, with the highest contamination occurring during the summer months.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read: Govt takes up masterplan to prevent river pollution in and around Dhaka: LGRD Minister</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Buriganga, which runs through the heart of Dhaka, has been heavily affected by industrial activities, including tanneries, textiles, and electroplating factories.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">These industries discharge untreated effluents loaded with heavy metals directly into the river, creating an environmental crisis that has worsened over the years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><br></b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Key Sources of Pollution</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study identified multiple sources of HM pollution, which include natural weathering processes as well as anthropogenic activities. Fertilisers and pesticides from agriculture, mining, electroplating, textiles, coal mining, and industrial wastes such as batteries and paints are significant contributors to the contamination of river water.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">These pollutants accumulate in the ecosystem, threatening aquatic life, human health and the environment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Urgent Need for Action</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The research highlights the urgent need for stronger legislation and more effective enforcement to curb pollution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its recommendations include continuous monitoring, comprehensive research, and awareness campaigns to educate industries and the public on the importance of protecting water resources.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Experts are calling for an integrated approach to river basin planning and management, which focuses on sustainable solutions. Without immediate intervention, Bangladesh’s rivers—vital for the livelihood of millions—may become irrevocably damaged.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The high levels of toxic heavy metals in our rivers, especially in regions like Dhaka, pose a serious threat to public health and the environment,” said one of the co-authors, Mrityunjoy Kunda. “To protect future generations, we must act now.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study serves as a stark reminder of the escalating environmental challenges in the Anthropocene era, where human activity has become the dominant influence on the planet’s climate and ecosystems. Protecting rivers in Bangladesh is not only a matter of preserving biodiversity but also of securing the nation\'s long-term water security and public health.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-01 13:21:56', '2024-11-01 13:21:56'),
(13073, 13073, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has directed military officials to prepare for a retaliatory attack on Israel following recent airstrikes that targeted Iranian military installations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations, which have engaged in a series of retaliatory actions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last week, the Israeli Air Force struck anti-aircraft systems and radar sites in Iran, claiming to have diminished key military capabilities. In response, Iranian officials have issued stern warnings of a “harsh” and “unimaginable” retaliation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Analysts suggest that Iran\'s response could be timed to occur after the U.S. elections on November 5, though some believe it may happen sooner.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Target Lists Under Preparation</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Khamenei’s directive came after he assessed the damage from the Israeli strikes, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of four Iranian soldiers. Despite Iranian claims of minimal impact, Khamenei stated that any failure to respond would be seen as weakness.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Military planners in Iran are reportedly creating lists of potential targets in Israel for a counteroffensive, as noted by The Times of Israel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israeli intelligence suggests Iran may retaliate from Iraqi territory, utilizing pro-Iranian militias to reduce the risk of direct strikes against Iranian territory, thereby minimizing escalation while still delivering a robust response.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israeli Operations and Objectives</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel enjoys unprecedented operational freedom within Iran, claiming that recent actions have significantly weakened Iran’s air defense capabilities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He reaffirmed Israel\'s commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and indicated readiness for further military operations if necessary.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement from his office, Netanyahu emphasized, “The main goal for the IDF and our security services is to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This has always been our primary concern.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He remarked, “We have struck at Iran’s vulnerable points. The boastful rhetoric from Iranian leaders cannot obscure the reality that Israel now has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before. We can operate wherever necessary.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Source: agency</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'International desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-01 13:24:00', '2024-11-01 13:24:00'),
(13074, 13074, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former Housing and Public Works Minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury from Mirpur area, said police on Friday morning.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The arrest was made on Thursday night, said Reazul Karim Mallik, additional police commissioner (intelligence) of the DMP.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former minister is an accused in several murder cases and he will be produced before a Dhaka court with a prayer for remand, he informed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Muktadir was elected four times from Brahmanbaria-3 seat as an Awami League candidate.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He joined Bangladesh Civil Service as an admin cadre in 1983 and worked as personal assistant secretary of the then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina in 1986.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-01 13:25:53', '2024-11-01 13:25:53'),
(13075, 13075, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">At least 10 strikes hit Beirut\'s southern suburbs at dawn on Friday, Lebanon\'s official news agency said, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for buildings in the area.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">AFPTV footage showed explosions followed by clouds of smoke that rang out in the city\'s suburbs after the Israeli army ordered several buildings in Hezbollah\'s stronghold to evacuate.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The raids left massive destruction in the targeted areas, as dozens of buildings were leveled to the ground, in addition to the outbreak of fires,\" the National News Agency (NNA) said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israeli warplanes carried out 10 raids targeting the suburban areas of Ghobeiry and Al-Kafaat, the Sayyed Hadi Highway, the vicinity of the Al-Mujtaba Complex, and the old airport road, it added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Israeli military has repeatedly bombarded south Beirut in recent weeks, while also carrying out deadly strikes elsewhere in the capital and across Lebanon.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Friday\'s strikes come a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met visiting US officials to discuss a possible deal to end the war in Lebanon, with the death toll mounting on both sides of the border.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">At least 1,829 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel began an air campaign targeting Hezbollah strongholds on September 23, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures, though the real toll is likely higher.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-01 13:30:25', '2024-11-01 13:30:25'),
(13076, 13076, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today accorded reception to the SAFF winning Bangladesh women’s football team as its members shared their dream and the daily struggles they face with the head of the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The footballers apprised of their dream when they met the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus carefully listened to the demand of the victorious players and promised to address them on a priority basis as the women football heroes defeated Nepal by 2-1 goals in the final match of the seventh SAFF Women\'s Championship in Kathmandu on October 30.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I congratulate you on behalf of the whole nation on achieving this success. The nation is grateful to you. The people of our country want success. You have brought us the success,\" the chief adviser told the players in his opening remarks.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Captain Sabina Khatun thanked Prof Yunus for hosting them and said they felt honoured to be able to join the reception.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We have come to this stage by overcoming a lot of barriers. It is not just the women\'s football team, but women in general in Bangladesh face many struggles,\" she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sabina, who started her football career in 2009, also recalled the contribution of her previous generation for showing the courage of taking football as their passion.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sabina said that many of them come from a humble background and need to support their families. \"Our salaries do not allow us to give much support, as we do not get much,\" said Sabina.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The prolific striker became emotion choked while she was describing the struggles of some of her teammates, such as Maria Manda.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maria from the famous Kalsindur village in Mymensingh, which provided six players to the SAFF-winning team, lost her father early and was raised by her mother.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Winger Krishna Rani Sarkar raised the issue of their accommodation in Dhaka, while midfielder Manika Chakma shared the difficulties she faced to become a footballer in Laksmichhari, one of the remotest upazilas of hilly Khagrachhari district.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Midfielder Shopna Rani described the poor infrastructure of her native Ranshonkail village in Dinajpur district.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Winger Krishna requested the chief adviser to arrange a friendly match for them outside Asia, preferably against European Champions League winners Barcelona.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chief adviser asked every player to write down their individual hopes and aspirations, struggles, and demands in separate pieces of paper and share those with his office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Do not hesitate to write whatever you wish. We will try to fulfill your demands. If anything can be addressed now, we will do it now,\" Prof Yunus said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advisers Asif Mahmud, Supradip Chakma, Bidhan Roy, and Nurjahan Begum, among others, were present.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coach Peter Butler and manager Mahmuda Akter also attended the function.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-02 15:15:43', '2024-11-02 15:15:43'),
(13077, 13077, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Bangladesh\'s stock market saw a resurgence this week as investor confidence was buoyed by robust corporate earnings and positive regulatory interventions aimed at stabilising the market.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The benchmark index managed to recover from a prolonged bearish phase, spurred by improved earnings, dividend announcements, and supportive discussions around liquidity measures.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The market began the week in a cautious mode, with prevailing bearish sentiment driving the benchmark index below the key 5,000-point mark.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, as earnings and dividend declarations surpassed investor expectations, and with ongoing discussions around liquidity support from the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) alongside potential reductions in capital gains tax, confidence quickly rebounded.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The DSEX, the primary index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose by 84.81 points or 1.7%, settling at 5,199 points. Investor activity grew by 23%, with turnover reaching Tk416.7 crore, compared to Tk338.7 crore in the previous week. Banking, pharmaceuticals, and textiles emerged as the top sectors, representing 19.2%, 16.6%, and 10.8% of market activity, respectively. Notably, the Mutual Fund sector registered the highest gains with a 10.1% rise, while the banking sector was the only one to post minor losses at 0.5%.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In parallel, the DS30 index, representing 30 major companies, climbed 47 points to close at 1,926. Meanwhile, the DSES index, which tracks Shariah-compliant stocks, saw a slight decline of 0.89 points, ending at 1,145.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Market turnover, a critical indicator of investor participation, rose to Tk2,883 crore over the week, a significant increase from the Tk1,693 crore recorded the previous week.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The daily turnover average reached Tk416 crore, a 23% rise from last week’s average of Tk338 crore.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recent regulatory efforts, including the formation of an investigative panel to analyse the causes behind the recent market downturn, were instrumental in helping to restore investor trust. Additionally, a meeting between Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, the Finance and Commerce Adviser, and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has brought assurances of short-, medium-, and long-term measures to address market volatility.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The market rebound was largely driven by the recovery of fundamentally strong stocks, which had reached attractive valuations following recent corrections. Regulatory steps are anticipated to further stabilise the market, as reflected in the gains of a significant portion of listed companies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-02 15:19:55', '2024-11-02 15:19:55'),
(13078, 13078, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lebanon\'s health ministry said 52 people had been killed in Israeli strikes on Friday in the country\'s east, attacks for which the Israeli army had not issued evacuation warnings.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ministry reported \"52 people killed and 72 wounded in an updated toll of today\'s Israeli enemy strikes on the Baalbek-Hermel region\". Twelve of the victims were killed in the village of Amhaz, it said, while nine others were killed in Yunin and eight in Bednayel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'International desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-02 15:22:45', '2024-11-02 15:22:45'),
(13079, 13079, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged all to keep fighting against fascists and stop the return of the deposed Awami fascism.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, he also said&nbsp; the court\'s order declaring BNP leader Dr Shahadat Hossain as the elected mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has proved that all elections held under the Awami League regime were rigged and usurped.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We drove the fascists out of the country through a student-led mass uprising. Now, the nation expects that fascism won’t return and that it will be eliminated forever through the united resistance of people,” Fakhrul said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also expressed the hope that future elections will be conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On behalf of BNP and its two top leaders, Fakhrul congratulated Dr Shahadat on his swearing-in as the mayor of Chattogram City Corporation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He claimed that Dr&nbsp; Shahadat was elected mayor by people’s votes in the CCC polls, but the Awami League had unlawfully taken that victory away.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul expressed gratitude to the court for overturning the rigged election results and declaring Dr Shahadat the rightful winner.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also thanked the interim government for accepting the court\'s verdict and for swearing in Dr Shahadat today (Sunday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier in the Day, Shahadat Hossain took oath as the mayor of CCC.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, AF Hassan Ariff, administered the swearing-in ceremony in the conference room of the Local Government Division at the Secretariat on Sunday morning.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After taking the oath, Dr Shahadat, accompanied by party leaders and workers, including Fakhrul, visited Zia’s grave to pay homage by placing a wreath there.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, on October 1, Joint District and Sessions Judge and Election Tribunal of Chittagong, Mohammad Khairul Amin, declared Dr Shahadat Hossain the mayor in response to a lawsuit regarding the CCC election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the January 27, 2021, CCC election, Awami League candidate Rezaul Karim Chowdhury was initially declared winner with 369,248 votes, while Dr Shahadat Hossain, the BNP candidate, received 52,489 votes.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, on October 8, the Election Commission announced Dr Shahadat as the winner and published the gazette that same night.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-03 15:11:43', '2024-11-03 15:11:43'),
(13080, 13080, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">BNP leader Dr Shahadat Hossain has taken oath as the new mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adviser to Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperative Ministry AF Hassan Ariff administered the swearing-in ceremony at the conference room of the Local Government Division at the Secretariat on Sunday morning.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP’s standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, party’s spokesperson and standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, organizing secretary Mahbubur Rahman Shamim, among others were present on the occasion.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-03 16:18:40', '2024-11-03 16:18:40'),
(13081, 13081, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">A Bangladeshi expatriate was killed on his way to work in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, according to the Bangladesh embassy in Beirut.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The incident took place in the Grazmiye area of Beirut on Saturday afternoon (local time), the embassy reported today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Nizam Uddin, 31, son of Mohammad Abdul Quddus from the Khaira area in Kasba Upazila under Brahmanbaria as he possesses passport number EF0620043.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh Ambassador to Lebanon Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanveer Khan expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of the expatriate worker.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul, honoring the deceased as a \"remittance fighter\" for his contribution to the economy of Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The deceased\'s wife is in Lebanon and the Bangladesh Embassy is maintaining contact with her, said a foreign ministry official here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"She has been informed that due to the lack of available flights amid the ongoing conflict, it will not be possible to bring the body back to Bangladesh,\" said the officer.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-03 16:42:27', '2024-11-03 16:42:27'),
(13082, 13082, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today called for maintaining strict vigilance and highest security in the boarding areas saying no negligence should be shown to prevent smuggling for national interest.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Stern action will have to be taken for defending smuggling for the cause of national interest,\" an official release quoted Jahangir as saying at a view exchange meeting with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officers at its headquarters here as the chief guest.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The home adviser also asked the BGB members to work in line with the law and mandate, saying: \"The people are happy with the activities of the border security force as their performance is now far better than in the past\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said BGB personnel will have to maintain chain of command along with following just and lawful orders of their senior officers, asking the border security force to work with new spirit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jahangir also urged the BGB to maintain good relations with the people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, while briefing the newsmen, the adviser said it is not sure now if any commission will have to be constituted to investigate into the BDR killing, but he said, \"We must re-investigate the incident and it will be quickly\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the law and order situation is becoming normal. But, it will take time to reach the momentum, he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui and its other officials were present.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-04 15:06:29', '2024-11-04 15:06:29'),
(13083, 13083, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Police have arrested&nbsp; chairman of Gaan Bangla television channel Kaushik Hossain Taposh from Bhatara area in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taposh was arrested on Sunday night in connection with a case filed at the Uttara East Police Station over killings during the July-August mass movement, said Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Uttara Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)&nbsp; Raunak Jahan on Monday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taposh was sent to a court on Monday with a seven-day remand prayer.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-04 15:09:18', '2024-11-04 15:09:18'),
(13084, 13084, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first phase of Biswa Ijtema will be held from 31 January to February 2, while the second phase of the congregation will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025 on the bank of Turag River at Tongi in Gazipur district.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury revealed this after a meeting with two factions of the Tabligh Jamaat at the Ministry of Home Affairs today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides, the adviser said maintaining the law and order, and overall security issue over the upcoming Biswa Ijtema, were also discussed during the meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We don\'t want any division between the Islamic scholars (alem-ulema) . . . If it is necessary, we will discuss the matter with them again,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-04 15:11:33', '2024-11-04 15:11:33'),
(13085, 13085, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Intense traffic congestion has gripped Dhaka on Tuesday.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">As the day advanced, traffic continued to worsen, causing significant delays, especially for commuters traveling from the Parliament to Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, and Bangla Motor.</span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">From early morning, thousands from across the country gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan to attend a rally organized by Ulama Mashayekh Bangladesh. Many travelled by bus from outside Dhaka, and the vehicles have been parked on the roads.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Afzal, a bus driver from Gabtoli, described the extent of the delays, saying, “It took me an hour to get from Asad Avenue to Bangla Motor, whereas this route usually takes only 20 minutes.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A senior official from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police said that a large number of vehicles have entered Dhaka from outside the city and are parked in various locations, which has led to traffic congestion spreading throughout the city.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-05 15:20:02', '2024-11-05 15:20:02'),
(13086, 13086, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday laid emphasis on creating confidence to achieve a greater goal as he joined the centennial celebration of the Bose-Einstein Statistics in the city.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We must create confidence in the minds of our youths that we are the world. Today, we are celebrating the centenary of that aspiration,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the \'Centennial Celebration of the Bose-Einstein Statistics: A legacy of Dhaka’ in the city.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Dhaka University Physics Department and Bose Center for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences, DU are jointly organising the two-day celebration.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan, and former professor at SNBNCBS, Kolkata, Partha Ghose, also spoke at the programme.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Chief Adviser said the way the environment for Bose\'s invention was developed in 1924 it will continue to develop in the same way today. \"There is no alternative to it. I invite everyone in the world of science to do so.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus said their interim government, the outcome of the revolution, is ready to make all the necessary reforms and make every effort to create a suitable environment for it.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said demands and suggestions must come from everyone dedicated to this work.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We can do this if we have confidence in ourselves - as Base had this confidence, he could write to Einstein despite being a complete stranger,\" Prof Yunus said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read: Dr Yunus calls for unity to ensure safe festival celebrations for all religions</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We must always create confidence in our minds so that we do not have to go to the world, but the world comes to us,\" he mentioned.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus said that the quiet little town and green Ramna cannot be brought back, but they can definitely bring back that glorious Dhaka University.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"When I was a student at Dhaka University in the late 1950s, Bose\'s Dhaka was more similar to Dhaka then than to Dhaka today. So I can imagine the atmosphere of Dhaka and Dhaka University,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus said they want to emphasise this on the centenary of the Bose-Einstein theory that today, through the revolution, the student-teacher community has regained their freedom of thought and the practice of free intellect.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"To this must now be added the ability to contribute to the world of science. That is achieved through daily study and research while keeping aspirations high,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 15:05:04', '2024-11-07 15:05:04'),
(13087, 13087, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said their party leaders and activists have taken a fresh vow to resist the hegemonic forces in a bid to protect democracy, the country’s independence and sovereignty.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, he also expressed the hope that the interim government would be able to arrange the national election within a proper and reasonable timeframe.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We made a vow on November 7, after paying homage to Ziaur Rahman, that we will resist fascism together with people. We will launch a strong movement, if necessary, to protect democracy and preserve the country\'s independence and sovereignty,\" Fakhrul said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also expressed the confidence that the people of Bangladesh would unite to reinforce the spirit of the student-led revolution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, Fakhrul, accompanied by thousands of leaders and activists, placed wreaths and offered fathea at the grave of Ziaur Rahman, marking ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’. The day commemorates the ‘civil-military uprising’ of November 7, 1975.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On this day in 1975, during a period of political unrest, soldiers and civilians jointly freed then-Chief of Army Staff Ziaur Rahman from captivity in Dhaka Cantonment, clearing the way for him to assume power.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul said the fascist Awami League government had repeatedly plotted and resorted to repressive actions to eliminate the BNP.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He alleged that the Awami League had falsely implicated 60 lakh people, subjected around 700 to enforced disappearance and killed several thousand others in its efforts to establish a one-party rule and fascism.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“But by the grace of Allah, fascism and hegemonic forces have been defeated for the third time in Bangladesh through the student-led mass movement in 2024,” Fakhrul added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In response to a question, Fakhrul said the interim government indeed played an effective role over the past three months.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“They have done many things and continue to do so. If we all cooperate with them, they will be able to hold the election at the appropriate and logical time to meet the challenges facing the nation,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 15:08:16', '2024-11-07 15:08:16');
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(13088, 13088, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">In its bid to boost the national revenue the interim government has set a target to collect Tk 6,15,500 crore and Tk 6,95,100 crore respectively for the next two fiscals.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the next 2025-26 fiscal an amount of Tk 5,53, 300 crore will come from NBR which is 15.2 percent higher than the previous year.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Officials familiar with the plan said this week another Tk 62500 crore will come from other sources which is 5.5 percent higher than the previous year.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the 2026-27 fiscal, Tk 6,31,100 crore, which is 14.1 percent higher, will be collected from NBR while Tk 64000 crore, which is 5.3 percent higher, will come from other sources.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The revenue target for the running 2024-25 fiscal is Tk 5,41,000 crore. Of which, Tk. 4,80,000 is supposed to come through the National Board of Revenue, and Tk. 61,000 crore from other sources.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government has undertaken various reform measures to achieve its fiscal targets in the medium term (2026-27 fiscal), according to an official document of the finance ministry.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The revenue is expected to grow around 13 percent in the next three years, including the running one, to reach Tk 695,000 in FY27.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NBR tax is estimated to grow by as high as 28.2 percent in FY24, which is then projected to grow by 17.1 percent in FY25, 15.2 percent in FY26, and finally 14.1 percent in FY27.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">tax-to-GDP ratio to the acceptable level in order to maintain Bangladesh\'s economic development.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government is planning to bring in appropriate changes and reforms in tax policy and administration to make them both effective and simple in the medium term.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Several initiatives are underway to make tax administration taxpayer-friendly and transparent by expanding the scope of digitalisation and automation in tax registration, return submission, and tax payment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tax exemptions currently being provided in various areas will be scrutinised and rationalised.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Laws pertaining to customs and income tax have been updated and more amendments are in the offing in those laws to make those more taxpayers and business friendly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Medium and Long Term Revenue Strategy (MLTRS) is currently being developed by the National Board of Revenue that is expected to chart a pathway to enhance revenue collection over the next five years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Along with the initiatives for reforms in the taxation system, the government has also paid its attention to explore the potential of revenue mobilisation from NTR sources. Various initiatives are being taken to make autonomous institutions pay part of their profit to the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ministries/Departments are being sensitised and encouraged to update fees/rates in non-tax revenue sector, identify potential sources and generate revenue from these sources, the document said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A database has already been created regarding fees/rates of government services provided by government agencies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to updating the fees/charges of various services provided by the government, it has introduced a digital payment system so that the public can avail themselves of numerous services from their doorsteps which will improve NTR collection in the medium term, the document says.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On ther other hand, to encourage hassle-free tax return submission the NBR has issued an order to make online filing of income tax return (e-Return) mandatory for government employees under the jurisdiction of income tax circles located in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Gazipur and Narayanganj City Corporation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Online filing of income tax returns has been made mandatory for working officers/employees for all scheduled banks, all mobile telecom service providers and some multinational companies namely Unilever Bangladesh Limited, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited, Marico Bangladesh Limited, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited, Nestlé Bangladesh Plc.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NBR has taken a move to simplify submission income tax return and payment procedure through online.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Online return filing system has been opened for taxpayers since September 9. Individual taxpayers can easily prepare their returns and file them online using the National Board of Revenue website www.etaxnbr.gov.bd.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">From this system, taxpayers can pay taxes through internet banking, card payment (debit/credit card) and mobile banking and get the facility of downloading and printing copies of filed returns, receipts, income tax certificates, TIN certificates. Besides, anyone can download and print the e-Return filed for the previous year.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The e-Return registration process has already been made more taxpayer friendly. Biometric SIM registered with own national identity card of respected taxpayer is required for successful registration in e-Return.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 15:11:41', '2024-11-07 15:11:41'),
(13089, 13089, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">US President Joe Biden will make a painful address to the nation Thursday, vowing a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump after his political nemesis scored a crushing election win over Kamala Harris.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In what promises to be an agonizing moment for Biden, he will speak in the Rose Garden of the White House at 11am (1600 GMT) to \"discuss the election results and the transition\" to Trump\'s second term.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 81-year-old dropped out of the race against Trump in July and handed the Democratic nomination to vice president Harris -- but is now likely to see his legacy dismantled by the Republican\'s stunning comeback.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Biden is however apparently determined to draw a stark contrast with Trump, whose refusal to accept his own 2020 election defeat by Biden culminated in the violent January 6, 2021 assault by Trump supporters on the US Capitol.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Falsely claiming voter fraud, Trump also refused to attend Biden\'s inauguration and did not allow a proper transition.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The White House said Biden spoke with Trump on Wednesday and \"expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Biden is meanwhile striking a presidential tone by calling Trump and inviting him to meet at the White House, despite their long history of bitter animosity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said Trump \"looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It would be the first time they had met since Biden\'s disastrous debate performance against Trump in June that forced him out of the race.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">- Trump 2.0 -</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United States and the world face a radically transformed political landscape after Trump\'s overwhelming victory.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">US voters backed Trump\'s hardline right-wing policies and rejected Biden and Harris\'s record, especially on the economy and inflation, exit polls showed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">World leaders swiftly pledged to work with Trump, despite concerns in much of the globe about his nationalist \"America First\" approach and pledges to slap huge tariffs on foreign imports.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump\'s choices for his own White House team will be in the spotlight, with the world\'s richest man Elon Musk and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. both in line for roles.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Trump campaign\'s transition team said Wednesday that \"in the days and weeks ahead\" Trump would be seeking the \"best people.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Armed with a sweeping mandate, Trump 2.0 promises to be more untrammeled than his first chaotic presidency -- and could dismantle huge chunks of Biden\'s legacy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump could start by halting the incumbent\'s billions of dollars in military aid for Ukraine\'s fight against Russia\'s 2022 invasion.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He has repeatedly suggested he would end the war by pressuring Kyiv to make territorial concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin, a man Trump has repeatedly praised.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ukraine\'s President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him and urge a \"just peace.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump will also return to the White House as a climate change denier, poised to take apart Biden\'s green policies with his pledge to \"drill, baby, drill\" for oil.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ultimately Biden\'s legacy was supposed to be a Harris victory that would keep Trump out of power -- but many Democrats feel he waited too long to step aside for his vice president.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He paid tribute to Harris after her concession speech on Wednesday, saying that \"what America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One thing Biden and Trump do have in common however is age.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Already 78, Trump is on course to break Biden\'s record as the oldest-ever sitting president during his four-year term. He will surpass Biden, who is set to step down in January at the age of 82.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 15:15:19', '2024-11-07 15:15:19'),
(13090, 13090, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Giving different structure in drama characters provides new dimension to acting. The audience gets pleasure only when the story is built out of ordinary life. Similarly, \'Mr. Perfume\', written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi and directed by Naznin Hasan Khan, was produced with an outstanding story. Akhomo Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafiq Khan Dilu, Reshma Ahmed, Farid Hossain, Ishrat Jahan and others acted in this play.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding the story, director Naznin Hasan Khan said, \'It is a story of a very different style. The Drama is based on family ties outside of the traditional romantic stories. The social circumstances of the story are such that I tried to bring out the petitions in the story in terms of such prejudice.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arpona Rani Rajbongshi mentioned, \' I always try to bring innovation to the story. I look for what audiences like. A writer\'s own identity develops only when the viewer\'s mindset is included.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the story, Jamal is afraid of water. That is why he is afraid of taking bath. Due to not bathing regularly, his body smells bizarre. That\'s why no one walks with him. When he goes somewhere, the people next to him move away. He has no time to pay attention to all these things. There is a constant quarrel with his wife for not taking a bath.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seeing Jamal, the people of the village ran away. When Jamal sat down at the tea shop, the shopkeeper asked him to leave. Because if he sits in the shop for a long time, no customer will come. A serious argument was made with the shopkeeper about this. Jamal can\'t resist himself; he goes to beat the shopkeeper.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One day Jamal\'s wife angrily went to her father\'s house. Without wasting a moment, he went to his father in law’s house. Jamal\'s wife Ripa asks Jamal to leave the home and decides to divorce him. Jamal doesn\'t know what to do in this situation. Ripa\'s mother tells her daughter to cool down and think again. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But Jamal does not understand what is going to happen in the future. His brother took him to the river bank one day and threw him into the river. Jamal gets extremely angry, everyone present is shocked to see this situation. When everyone forces Jamal to take a bath, he realizes what fun bathing in water really is. Physically he starts feeling light as air. This is how each character in the story steps forward.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 17:20:00', '2024-11-07 21:55:32'),
(13091, 13091, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><div><br></div><div>A special Drama titled \"Swami Bondhok\" has recently been created under the writing of Faridul Islam Rubel and the direction of Polash Moni Das. The cast includes Akhomo Hasan, Manoshi Prokrity, Tariq Swapan, Tabassum Mithila, Hasimon, Farid Hossain, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>In the story, Said is portrayed as someone who does not like to do any work. His wife Arshi finds it extremely difficult to manage the household. She is happy that Said is at least content with the three daily meals she manages to provide. However, Said\'s behavior annoys his parents.</div><div><br></div><div>Having no other option, Arshi turns to Polok for help. She decides to teach Said a lesson by giving him as a \'bondhok\' (pawn). According to the plan, Polok\'s girlfriend Maya is entrusted with the task of taking Said as a \'bondhok\' . Said, delighted at the prospect, is excited because he believes he will get to eat better food in Maya\'s house.</div><div><br></div><div>Maya, following the plan, instructs Said to stay in the cow shed. When Said becomes agitated, Maya reveals that she has bought him from his wife with money. Now, Said must obey her commands. When Said tries to run away, he is caught by Maya and forced to do various tasks.</div><div><br></div><div>Eventually, Said realizes the immense struggle a woman goes through to maintain a household. Filled with remorse, he seeks forgiveness from Arshi. Seeing this change in Said, both Polok and Maya feel content.</div><div><br></div><div>Regarding the title of the story, the playwright Faridul Islam Rubel says, \"Normally, we have heard of valuable things being used as collateral, but we’ve never heard of a \'husband\' being used as collateral. I believe presenting the story to the audience in this unique way will definitely appeal to them.\"</div><div><br></div><div>Director Polash Moni Das says, \"The story is, in one word, extraordinary. Actually, the aim of a wife is not to punish a lazy husband, but to bring him to the right path. I have tried to entertain the audience while also provoking thoughtful reflection.\"</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/kh</div></div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 17:22:07', '2024-11-07 17:25:15'),
(13092, 13092, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Recently, the special telefilm Praner Swami, written and directed by Rajib Moni Das, has been produced. The cast includes Akhomo Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafik Khan Dilu, Sayeka Ahmed, Tariq Swapan, Tabassum Mithila, and others. The telefilm will air on Channel i on Friday, 8 November, at 3 p.m.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story of Praner Swami follows Alia, an obsessively devoted wife who constantly worries about her husband. Such a devoted wife is hard to find in this world. Even the slightest issue sends Alia into a frenzy. She is hyper-aware and protective of her husband, so much so that she doesn’t even let him speak to her friends.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One day, Alia visits her father’s house with her husband. If anything goes wrong with the menu, Alia angrily lashes out at her parents and wants to pack up and return to her husband’s home. Samir, her husband, understands that his wife deeply loves him, but her extreme actions, like staying up to chat at bedtime or insisting he drinks milk as soon as he wakes up, can feel overwhelming. Samir, worn out by her excessive attention, eventually falls ill.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When Alia’s mother, Asma Begum, suggests seeing a mental doctor, her father becomes enraged, fearing that if her husband finds out, things could go very wrong.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The director says, \"Primarily, I’m a playwright. Writing stories, novels, and dramas is my main work. However, once in a while, if a good story comes along, I indulge in directing out of passion. The story of Praner Swami left a deep mark on my heart, and I couldn\'t resist bringing it to life. In today\'s context, it portrays the extent of a wife\'s concern for her husband, especially if he were to disappear from her life. Praner Swami tells the story of a hyper-aware, slightly psychopathic wife.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 18:53:38', '2024-11-07 18:53:38'),
(13093, 13093, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Giving different structure in drama characters provides new dimension to acting. The audience gets pleasure only when the story is built out of ordinary life. Similarly, \'Mr. Perfume\', written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi and directed by Naznin Hasan Khan, was produced with an outstanding story. Akhomo Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafiq Khan Dilu, Reshma Ahmed, Farid Hossain, Ishrat Jahan and others acted in this play.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding the story, director Naznin Hasan Khan said, \'It is a story of a very different style. The Drama is based on family ties outside of the traditional romantic stories. The social circumstances of the story are such that I tried to bring out the petitions in the story in terms of such prejudice.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arpona Rani Rajbongshi mentioned, \' I always try to bring innovation to the story. I look for what audiences like. A writer\'s own identity develops only when the viewer\'s mindset is included.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the story, Jamal is afraid of water. That is why he is afraid of taking bath. Due to not bathing regularly, his body smells bizarre. That\'s why no one walks with him. When he goes somewhere, the people next to him move away. He has no time to pay attention to all these things. There is a constant quarrel with his wife for not taking a bath.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seeing Jamal, the people of the village ran away. When Jamal sat down at the tea shop, the shopkeeper asked him to leave. Because if he sits in the shop for a long time, no customer will come. A serious argument was made with the shopkeeper about this. Jamal can\'t resist himself; he goes to beat the shopkeeper.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">One day Jamal\'s wife angrily went to her father\'s house. Without wasting a moment, he went to his father in law’s house. Jamal\'s wife Ripa asks Jamal to leave the home and decides to divorce him. Jamal doesn\'t know what to do in this situation. Ripa\'s mother tells her daughter to cool down and think again.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But Jamal does not understand what is going to happen in the future. His brother took him to the river bank one day and threw him into the river. Jamal gets extremely angry, everyone present is shocked to see this situation. When everyone forces Jamal to take a bath, he realizes what fun bathing in water really is. Physically he starts feeling light as air. This is how each character in the story steps forward.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-07 19:42:55', '2024-11-07 19:42:55'),
(13094, 13094, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus here today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">General Waker-uz-Zaman met the Chief Adviser at his office in Tejgaon, the chief adviser\'s press wing said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-10 15:28:43', '2024-11-10 15:28:43'),
(13095, 13095, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government has deployed 191 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) across the country including the capital city of Dhaka to maintain the law and order situation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BGB headquarters confirmed the deployment in a short message.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-10 15:33:24', '2024-11-10 15:33:24'),
(13096, 13096, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Council of Advisers of the interim government is set for expansion today (Sunday), with new members expected to take oath later in the evening.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Yes, it\'s getting expanded. But I can\'t tell you the number at this moment,\" a senior official of the interim government told UNB.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in the presence of senior government officials and dignitaries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus earlier in the day at his Tejgaon office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Details of the meeting were not disclosed, but the Chief Adviser\'s press wing confirmed the engagement, describing it as a formal interaction.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-10 15:35:51', '2024-11-10 15:35:51'),
(13097, 13097, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser(CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today left here for Azerbaijan\'s capital Baku on a four-day state visit to attend the global climate summit \"Conference of Parties-29 (COP-29)\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the chief adviser and his entourage members departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11 am,\" CA\'s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told BSS.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier on Sunday, Alam said the chief adviser will pay a state visit to Azerbaijan from November 11 to 14 to attend the climate meet.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said Prof Yunus will spend a very busy time during the visit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh, one of the most climate vulnerable countries, will present its demands and risks the country is facing due to climate change during the summit, the press secretary added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alam said the chief adviser will address various forums of the COP-29 and he is scheduled to meet dignitaries participating in the climate meet.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Conference of the Parties (COP) is held annually with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year, Azerbaijan is hosting the COP-29 in Baku this November. Azerbaijan has a strong track record of hosting international events and has chosen Baku Stadium as the venue for COP29.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-11 15:19:49', '2024-11-11 15:19:49'),
(13098, 13098, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday inaugurated a special lounge for the country\'s migrant workers at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Our migrant workers are nation builders. In the July-August mass uprising, they played a big role. We will always be grateful to them,\" Professor Yunus said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We believe this lounge will make their travel easy,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Probashi Lounge is a first of its kind at the Hazrat Shahjalal Airport.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It will offer Bangladeshi migrant workers some space to rest and subsidised food for refreshments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Asif Nazrul, the law and expatriate welfare adviser, and senior officials of the International Organisation for Migration were also present during the ceremony.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Nazrul paid&nbsp; tributes to the Bangladeshi migrant workers and millions of members of the country\'s diaspora who sacrificed time and again for their homeland.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fathima Nusrath Ghazzali, the deputy chief of the IOM mission in Bangladesh, said the UN agency has sponsored the lounge in an effort to assist the Bangladeshi migrant workers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This is an initiative of the honourable Chief Adviser. We are happy to support this initiative,\" she said, adding the IOM is also sponsoring nearly 100 volunteers to help the migrants at the airport.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-11 15:22:37', '2024-11-11 15:22:37'),
(13099, 13099, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today allowed two leave to appeal petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, staying the High Court order that extended her five-year jail term to 10 in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A three-member apex court bench, headed by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam, passed the order this morning, stating that Khaleda Zia\'s sentence would remain stayed until the appeal in the case is decided.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The apex court also asked the defence to submit concise statements on their appeal containing the points on which they will place arguments within two weeks.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The Appellate Division has stayed the execution of the sentence in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. It will hold a hearing on Khaleda Zia\'s appeal after completing the necessary process,\" Khaleda Zia\'s counsel Barrister Kayser Kamal said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senior advocates Zainul Abedin and AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Barrister Kayser Kamal, Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal, Advocate Gazi Qamrul Islam Sazal and Jakir Hossain Bhuiyan stood for Khaleda Zia, while Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman and Advocate Asif Hasan argued for the state and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) respectively.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We have argued that the prosecution could not able to show any documents that Begum Khaleda Zia approved any note, or signed any cheques; they could not show any signature of Begum Khaleda Zia on any government documents. Even the fund, we are talking about, is in the bank intact,\" Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon told newsmen yesterday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"So how could they convict Begum Khaleda Zia for money embezzlement?\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This infamous case was filed with a political scheme. The lower court concerned in February 2018, gave the judgment illegally. The High Court after that being politically biased, gave a judgment illegally, enhanced Begum Khaleda Zia\'s five-year jail term to 10 years after holding a one-sided hearing,\" Barrister Kayser Kamal said earlier.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Even the ACC counsel after reading out the FIR said a single penny wasn\'t embezzled from fund of Taka 2.33 crore. The whole fund is in the bank,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, Begum Khaleda Zia\'s lawyer Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal said during the hearing, the defence argued that the lower court and the High Court sentenced her based on proofs those do not have any evidential values, adding: \"That\'s why we pleaded for quashing of the judgments of the lower court and the High Court as well.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 on February 8, 2018, convicted former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and sentenced her to five years\' imprisonment in the case.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It also sentenced five others including her son and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to 10 years\' imprisonment each.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The High Court on October 30, 2018, extended the BNP chief\'s jail term to 10 years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-11 15:24:36', '2024-11-11 15:24:36'),
(13100, 13100, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Japan\'s parliament reelected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday after his governing coalition suffered the worst election loss in more than a decade.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner Komeito together lost their majority in the 465-seat Lower House, the more powerful of Japan’s two-house parliament, in the Oct. 27 election due to continued voter outrage over financial misconduct by his party and its lukewarm response.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A special parliamentary session convened Monday to pick a new leader in a vote required within 30 days of a general election. In the past, these votes did not attract as much attention because an LDP leader was virtually assured to be prime minister. Ishiba beat top opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda 221-160 in the first runoff in 30 years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of his previous Cabinet members will be reappointed, but Ishiba will have to replace three who lost their seats or were affected by the election results.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the election loss, Ishiba has refused to step down, saying is willing to cooperate with additional coalition partners to boost stability and help him pursue his party’s policies. Noda, head of the centrist opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has sought to form an opposition coalition — but so far unsuccessfully.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ishiba will struggle in the coming months as he must gain consent from the opposition on policies including the budget and other legislation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He is eyeing a rising smaller, conservative opposition, the Democratic Party for the People, whose seats quadrupled to 28 under its popular leader Yuichiro Tamaki.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Harvard-educated former Finance Ministry bureaucrat, Tamaki has proposed raising the basic tax-free income allowance and increasing take-home wages, ideas that attracted low-income earners and younger voters in the election. He only wants to cooperate with Ishiba’s party on policy — not as part of a coalition — since he wants to use his leverage to increase his party’s standing ahead of the next election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tamaki was recently stung by a magazine article exposing an extramarital affair, which he admitted to on Monday, adding to political uncertainty.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ishiba’s government is preparing for his trip later this month to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Group of 20 summits, as well as a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his way home.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-11 15:27:49', '2024-11-11 15:27:49'),
(13101, 13101, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Popular Playwright and Producer Arpona Rani Rajbongshi has started working as a judge of Babhasi International Film Festival 2023-2024. He said that the movie verification work is going on.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Bangladesh-Bharot-Singapore (BaBhaSi) Trilateral Film Festival has so far received 153 films from within and outside the country. 50 out of 153 were selected for the second round after preliminary observation by the jury board. Then 10 films from the 50 films of the second round will be selected for the final round.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, ‘’it’s a great honor for me to have the opportunity to work as a chief judge in all rounds of the International Babhasi Film Festival 2023-2024. As a playwright it is also a matter of pride for me.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first, second and third places will be determined by merit screening of the best screenwriter, producer, artist, cinematographer, set designer, art director, editing and background score from Babhasi Film Festival. Every year, Babhasi provides that opportunity to develop the talents of fresher’s according to their work qualifications. With this conviction, the International Babhashi Film Festival has been organized every year. After successful 7 years, Babhasi came out in its 8th year, which has really set a milestone and an inimitable example. Here the former winners are currently performing well in the media and advancing on their merits.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Arpona Rani Rajbongshi also said, \"I am especially gratified for the authorities trusting me as a judge and I am very thrilled to be given the responsibility.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-11 21:35:22', '2024-11-11 21:35:22'),
(13102, 13102, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today suggested creating a new life-style based on \'zero waste and zero carbon\' to protect the planet from climate catastrophes, presenting his longstanding dream of creating a new world of three zeroes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"In order to survive, we need to create another culture. A counter-culture which is based on a different lifestyle. It is based on zero waste. It will limit consumption to essential needs, leaving no residual waste,\" he said while speaking at the opening session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit in COP29, held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This lifestyle will also be based on zero carbon where there will be no fossil fuel but only renewable energy, Prof Yunus said, adding there will be an economy that will be based primarily on zero personal profit like the social business, according to a message received here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Defining the social business as a non-dividend business addressed to solve social and environmental problems, he said a vast part of social businesses will focus on protecting the environment and mankind.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Human lives will not only be protected but qualitatively enhanced through affordable healthcare and education. It will facilitate entrepreneurship for the youth. Young people will get prepared through new education of entrepreneurship. Education of creating job seekers will be replaced by entrepreneurship-focused education,\" the chief adviser said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mentioning that the safety of environment needs a new lifestyle, the 2006 Noble Peace Laureate said the lifestyle would not be imposed but it will be a choice.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the young people will love that lifestyle as a choice, while each young person will grow up as a three zero person - zero net carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration, through building social businesses only, and zero unemployment by turning themselves into entrepreneurs.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Each person will grow up as a three zero person, and remain a three zero person all his/her life. That will create the new civilisation,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"It can be done. All we need to do is to accept a new lifestyle consistent with the safety of the planet and all who live on it. Today\'s generation of youth will do the rest. They love their planet.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I hope you\'ll join me in this dream. If we dream together, it will happen,\" Prof Yunus said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the global climate change, the chief adviser said the climate crisis is intensifying and that is why the human civilisation is at grave risk as people continue to promote self-destructive values.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We need to mobilise our intellectual, financial and youth power to lay the foundation for a new civilisation -- a self-preserving and self-reinforcing civilisation. We, the human inhabitants of this planet are the cause of the destruction of the planet,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus said the people are doing it deliberately and they have chosen a lifestyle which works against the environment, while they justify this with an economic framework, which is considered as natural as the planetary system.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"That economic framework thrives on limitless consumption. The more you consume the more you grow. The more you grow, the more money you make. Maximisation of profit is treated as the force of gravity which lets everything in the system to play its role according to our desire,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-13 15:09:04', '2024-11-13 15:09:04'),
(13103, 13103, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called for creating a South Asian grid to share the hydroelectricity generated by Nepal and Bhutan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a meeting with the Social Business Group on the sidelines of the climate conference in Baku, he said much of the hydroelectricity potential of the Himalayan nations remain untapped due to a lack of electricity grids connecting Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nepal officials have said the country has the potential to generate 40,000 megawatts of hydroelectricity, which can help lessen the reliance on fossil fuels in bigger countries such as India and Bangladesh, according to a message received in Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Bangladesh can easily bring hydroelectricity from Nepal as it is only 40 miles from Bangladesh. Nepalese hydroelectricity will also be cheap,\" Prof Yunus said, adding Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan should think of creating a South Asian grid.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chief adviser, who has joined the COP29 climate conference in the Azerbaijan capital, said Bangladesh has put the highest priority on water management to prevent floods and to make the best use of water to boost the country\'s economic growth.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Water is our main environmental issue. We have to do water management in a way that it supports nature,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He told the social business meeting that the interim government has also stressed youth development and reforming the country\'s education system.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus said the government would hold a festival for the youth in January when the country\'s cricket board will arrange its annual T20 BPL cricket tournament.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">FIFA President Gianni Infantino and IOC President Thomas Bach are expected to join the festival. A tournament for women football is also being planned.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We are trying to hold the festival in all parts of the country,\" the chief adviser said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus also spoke about the interim government\'s reform initiatives and the July-August mass uprising, which ended the 15-year-long brutal dictatorship of Sheikh Hasina.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also talked about the key issues in the COP29 and Bangladesh\'s current negotiations over carbon credits.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-13 15:11:44', '2024-11-13 15:11:44');
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(13104, 13104, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world\'s richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US \"government efficiency\" group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hard-liners to his incoming administration.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending well over $100 million to help the Republican win and repeatedly boosting Trump\'s candidacy on X, the platform which he owns.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump said Musk and another stalwart ally, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, would lead a \"Department of Government Efficiency (\'DOGE\')\" a tongue-in-cheek reference to an internet meme and cryptocurrency.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,\" Trump said in a statement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the department \"will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government,\" a move that could allow Musk to avoid disclosing his financial holdings.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump, 78, is set to make a triumphant return to Washington on Wednesday, meeting President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He may also visit the US Capitol where his party has won a narrow majority in the Senate and is poised to retain control of the House of Representatives.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">With just over two months until he takes office, Trump is moving quickly to consolidate an extraordinary comeback.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Governments worldwide are scrutinizing Trump\'s picks for signs of how closely the incoming administration will stick to his promises of an isolationist foreign policy, harsh crackdowns on illegal immigration, and persecution of people he perceives as enemies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>- Hard-liners -</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Late Tuesday, Trump named military veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his incoming defense secretary.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"With Pete at the helm, America\'s enemies are on notice -- Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down,\" he said in a statement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, US media reported that Florida\'s Senator Marco Rubio would be nominated to the key position of secretary of state.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump separately named congressman Mike Waltz, a former special forces officer, as his incoming national security advisor.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Waltz has hawkish views on China and is not considered isolationist, despite desire in some Trump circles for the United States to retreat from foreign engagements and cut obligations to allies like NATO.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump also announced he was choosing his former director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the domestic front, Trump has signaled he will back up his extreme election campaign rhetoric aimed at stirring fear and anger against illegal immigrants ahead of promised mass deportations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On Tuesday, he named South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security, noting she had been the first governor to deploy national guard troops to help Texas combat illegal border crossings.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A day earlier, he said veteran hard-line immigration official Tom Homan would take on a role as \"border czar.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">US media reported that Stephen Miller, author of Trump\'s so-called \"Muslim ban\" immigration policy during his first term, will hold a powerful position as deputy chief of staff.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump has also picked Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency, with a mandate to slash climate and pollution regulations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a fierce Trump ally and pro-Israel stalwart, got the nod for UN ambassador, Trump\'s transition team said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Another fervent pro-Israel figure, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, was named as ambassador to Israel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>- Return to the Oval -</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Biden\'s Oval Office invitation restores a presidential transition tradition that Trump tore up when he lost the 2020 election, refusing to sit down with Biden or even attend the inauguration.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By the time Trump took his last Marine One flight from the White House lawn on January 20, 2021, he had also been repudiated by many in his own party for having encouraged a mob to assault the US Capitol.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The period of disgrace soon evaporated, however, as Republicans returned to Trump\'s side, recognizing his unique electoral force leading the far-right movement that has now swept him back to power.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">While many of his cabinet nominations require approval by the Senate, Trump is trying to bypass that oversight by forcing through so-called recess appointments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; 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(13105, 13105, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naznin Hasan Khan, known for her work as a director and producer, has begun serving as a judge on a reality show. The show is titled Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024, where she holds the position of the chief judge. The judging process has already commenced, and her role is expected to add significant value to the competition, which focuses on beauty, glamour, and modeling skills. As the lead judge, her expertise will play a crucial part in making the show more engaging and maintaining high standards.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naznin Hasan Khan stated that there is a need for a platform to showcase the talents spread across different parts of the country. Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks provides that opportunity. According to her, every contestant (both male and female) in the show is highly talented and hardworking. Through this reality show, participants receive special training in areas such as scriptwriting, acting, recitation, dancing, singing, ramp walks, and more. The goal is to ensure that those who achieve the top seven positions can go on to achieve great things in their careers. The show is organized annually with the hope that its winners will excel in their respective fields. Previous winners of the show have successfully ventured into the media industry, showcasing their talents and advancing in their careers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/m26qVLH5/0ed19131-cd20-4c37-8932-4a5f3ba2fd9b.jpg\" style=\"width: 658.328px;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naznin Hasan Khan also expressed, \"I am truly grateful to the authorities for placing their trust in me as a judge, and I am very excited to take on this responsibility.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is worth mentioning that the contestants participated in the competition on October 17, 2024, from across the country. Out of thousands of participants, 36 were selected for the final round. Currently, these 18 finalists are being groomed in various skills such as scriptwriting, acting, dancing, singing, ramp walks, and recitation. In the final round, Naznin Hasan Khan, along with other judges, will select the top three most talented contestants as winners.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-13 16:31:24', '2024-11-13 16:31:24'),
(13106, 13106, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The renowned playwright and producer Faridul Islam Rubel is now serving as a judge on a reality show. The show is titled \"Mr. &amp; Miss Glamour Looks-2024\", where he is actively involved in the judging panel. This platform is an excellent opportunity for discovering hidden talents from across the country, and Faridul Islam Rubel believes it plays a vital role in showcasing these talents.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The show offers a platform for young male and female contestants from all parts of the country, providing them with specialized training in various fields like scriptwriting, acting, dance, singing, ramp walk, and recitation. The goal is to polish their skills so that they can excel in their respective areas. The show is held annually, and the winnerswhether they secure the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 7th positionsare given an opportunity to shine and pursue successful careers. Previous winners have gone on to establish themselves in the media and are progressing in their careers based on their talent.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/8cVk6Zrg/e0f5a955-caa0-4283-8add-5ce3607155f5.jpg\" style=\"width: 658.328px;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Faridul Islam Rubel expressed his excitement about being a judge and extended his gratitude to the organizers for placing their trust in him. He also emphasized how important this platform is for nurturing talent and guiding them to achieve great things.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The competition kicked off on October 17, 2024, with thousands of contestants participating from across the country. After a thorough selection process, 36 contestants were shortlisted for the final stage. Currently, these 18 contestants are undergoing grooming in various arts, including scriptwriting, acting, dance, singing, ramp walk, and recitation, under expert guidance. In the final round, the judges will select the top 3 contestants based on their performance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This reality show continues to be a significant avenue for budding talent, offering them a chance to learn, grow, and ultimately excel in the entertainment industry.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-13 17:10:35', '2024-11-13 17:10:35'),
(13107, 13107, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said his government would carry out vital labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign investment in the country\'s manufacturing sector.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He made the comments during a meeting with former British Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the COP-29 global climate conference in Azerbaijan\'s capital, Baku, according to a message received here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The labour issue is one of our top priorities and we want to resolve all labour issues,\" Prof Yunus told her as they discussed Bangladesh\'s recent developments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Theresa May also expressed her desire to work on labour issues with Bangladesh. She also discussed the issue of human trafficking and migration with Bangladesh\'s interim leader.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus called for increased migration to Europe from Bangladesh through the legal channels, saying it will cut risks and irregular migration and act as a deterrent against human trafficking.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof. Yunus presented a copy of the Art of Triumph, a book on graffiti and murals painted by Bangladeshi young people during the July-August revolution to Theresa May</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi, Senior Secretary and Principal Coordinator of SDG Affairs Lamiya Morshed, and Bangladesh ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan M Anamul Haq were present.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-14 15:10:03', '2024-11-14 15:10:03'),
(13108, 13108, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev today said his country is keen to deepen ties with Bangladesh and take bilateral relationship to a new height.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He expressed the interest as he met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the COP29 global climate conference in Azerbaijan capital Baku, according to a message received here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Azerbaijan president said a high-level team of the Azerbaijani government will visit Bangladesh early next year in a move to sign a comprehensive arrangement deal with Dhaka.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said his country was keen to invest in Bangladesh and was exploring the possibility of opening an embassy in Dhaka as both nations see increasing opportunities for trade, commerce, and international cooperation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aliyev also praised the student-led July August revolution, saying he has been following events in Bangladesh for months.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He congratulated Prof Muhammad Yunus for assuming the leadership of the interim government of Bangladesh and said Bangladesh will grow and prosper under his leadership.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Your task is very challenging. But I know you are the one who can face the challenge,\" President Aliyev said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Prof Yunus also called for stronger ties between the two nations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said both nations could prosper if there were increased bilateral trade, people-to-people interactions, and cooperation in major international forums.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus also stressed job opportunities for more Bangladeshis in the oil-rich central Asian nations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hundreds of Bangladeshis have found jobs in the shipbuilding industry in the country in recent years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Aliyev said Azerbaijan has fought corruption through the digitalisation of its services. He expressed his interest in sharing their digitalisation experiences with Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser; Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and Principal Coordinator of SDG Affairs; and M. Amanul Haq, Bangladesh ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan; also present at the meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-14 15:12:46', '2024-11-14 15:12:46'),
(13109, 13109, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Amid outrage among injured patients from the July mass uprising at NITOR, a BNP delegation visited the hospital on Thursday and demanded that those who were critically wounded be sent abroad for proper treatment</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The party also called upon the government to quickly provide each victim of the movement with the promised financial assistance from the July Smriti Foundation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We urge the government to immediately identify those who are in critical condition and cannot be treated in the country, and to send them abroad as soon as possible. In particular, those who have lost their sight or have injuries that cannot be treated here should be sent overseas for proper care,” said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, Salahuddin, along with BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and Health Affairs Secretary Dr Rafiqul Islam, visited the hospital and spoke to the aggrieved patients.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On Wednesday, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum was forced to leave the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) while visiting victims of the July uprising amid outrage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She was accompanied by British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, a group of protesters, injured during the July mass uprising and now undergoing treatment, blocked the road in front of NITOR, demanding proper care.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking to reporters after the visit, Salahuddin said, \"We heard that the Health Adviser and the British High Commissioner came to this hospital but could not meet all the patients, which created resentment among them.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the patients had informed them that, apart from treatment, they had not received any other support from the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We understand that they need assistance beyond treatment. Many have said that they have not yet received the promised one lakh taka. We urge the government, which has taken responsibility, to provide this assistance to them as soon as possible,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said their party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman provided Tk five lakh on Wednesday night and instructed them to visit the hospital in light of the evolving situation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Salahuddin mentioned that they gave the money to BNP Health Affairs Secretary Rafiqul Islam to distribute among the wounded patients based on their needs.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other party leaders had visited the hospital and provided financial assistance to the victims of the July movement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We will continue this care and support from our party. If we are given the responsibility of running the country, we will take steps to rehabilitate the families of those who were killed and injured during the mass uprising,” the BNP leader promised.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Salahuddin also questioned how the fascist Awami League and their cohorts can freely roam and think of doing politics in Bangladesh again after committing genocide.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-14 15:17:38', '2024-11-14 15:17:38'),
(13110, 13110, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered a compelling call to action for world leaders to build a \"World of Three Zeros”, a world free from poverty, unemployment, and net carbon emissions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He made the call in a video message played at the G20 Social Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Friday, according to a message received here today.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The inaugural session of the summit commenced with a special virtual message from Nobel Laureate Prof Yunus, followed by a keynote address from Janja Lula, the First Lady of Brazil.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This session marked a significant milestone as Bangladesh became the first country to join the Global Alliance against Poverty and Hanger alongside Brazil - a prestigious achievement for the nation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus\'s visionary address set an inspiring tone at this high-profile event, themed \"Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,\" as he urged decisive action for a fairer, more resilient global future.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Congratulating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for establishing the G20 Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger, the Bangladesh chief adviser noted Bangladesh\'s role as a founding member of this landmark initiative.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This alliance, conceived under Brazil\'s G20 presidency, aims to unify efforts in addressing global hunger and poverty. Bangladesh was invited by this year\'s G20 Presidency Brazil to contribute to three core pillars of this year\'s G20 deliberations: women\'s empowerment, climate sustainability, and the global fight against poverty and hunger.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus highlighted Bangladesh\'s commitment to uplifting communities, fostering entrepreneurship, and advancing sustainable development.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a powerful call to action, he stated: \"No nation can shy away from doing its bit in redeeming shared responsibility.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chief adviser emphasised the urgent need for trustworthy institutions and systems to restore faith in eroded structures and to mobilise intellectual, financial, and youth power toward sustainable solutions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advocating for this transformative approach, he highlighted the importance of adopting a new mindset and lifestyle focused on reduced consumption, which is essential to achieving the vision of a \"World of Three Zeros.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus ended his remarks by extending an invitation to President Lula to visit Bangladesh, aiming to collaborate on transformative solutions to build a world free from poverty and hunger.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">MA Akmall Hossain Azad, Senior Secretary of Bangladesh\'s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, presented Bangladesh\'s commitment to integrated maternal and early childhood care as part of the nation\'s Statement of Commitment to the Alliance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sadia Faizunnesa, Bangladesh\'s Ambassador to Brazil, and Jasim Uddin, Counsellor at the Embassy of Bangladesh, were also attended the event, representing the country at this significant global gathering.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">To date, the Global Alliance has grown to 30 founding members, comprising UN member states, UN agencies, and international organisations. Over 300 participants, including ministers, senior officials, and dignitaries from around the world, attended the G20 Social Summit.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-16 14:55:58', '2024-11-16 14:55:58'),
(13111, 13111, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has sought Brazilian investment in Bangladesh for stronger economic ties between the South Asian and Latin American nations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I urge you to secure the first investment during your tenure,\" she told Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres at a reception on Friday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brazil embassy in Dhaka hosted the reception marking Brazil\'s 202nd Independence Day at a city hotel on Friday evening.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite Brazil recognizing Bangladesh\'s independence in 1972, bilateral ties have seen limited economic engagement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Notably, the visit of Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in April this year was the first-ever visit by a Brazilian foreign minister to Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his remarks, ambassador Feres remained optimistic, highlighting that three Brazilian trade missions visited Bangladesh in the past year, signaling a growing interest in exploring opportunities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Farida also sought Brazil\'s backing for Bangladesh\'s bid to join BRICS, emphasizing the country\'s emerging role as a key voice in the Global South.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She also urged Brazil to support efforts to initiate and accelerate negotiations for a preferential trade agreement between Bangladesh and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, underlining the importance of fostering South-South cooperation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brazilian envoy expressed satisfaction over the existing Bangladesh and Brazil ties and said, \"The relation is in good shape and it is ready to move forward\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Political leaders, government officials, diplomats stationed in Dhaka and dignitaries from different fields joined the reception.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-16 14:58:13', '2024-11-16 14:58:13'),
(13112, 13112, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus have jointly launched a \"Pope Francis Yunus 3Zero Club\" in Rome in an effort to usher in a transformative and inclusive future for humanity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The \"3Zero Club\" stands as a beacon of hope for the youth in Rome’s marginalised communities, providing a platform to develop innovative ideas and create concrete and sustainable solutions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conveying his \"deepest respects and gratitude,\" to Pope Francis, Prof Yunus urged all \"to embark on this transformative journey together, inspiring the next generation to build a civilisation that honours the dignity of every individual and preserves the sanctity of our planet.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus calls for working together amid global challenges, complexities</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the latest counts, there are at least 4,600 Three Zero clubs across the globe, all inspired by Prof Yunus\'s vision for a new civilisation. Many of the clubs are set up in universities, according to the chief adviser\'s press wing.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a letter to the Vicar General of Rome, Cardinal Baldo Reina, Prof Yunus said he was \"deeply honoured\" by the gesture.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He extended his \"heartfelt congratulations\" to Cardinal Reina on the occasion.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This remarkable initiative embodies the shared vision of Pope Francis and my own aspirations for a transformative and inclusive future,\" the 2006 Nobel Peace laureate said on Saturday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This initiative not only aims to achieve zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions but also aspires to foster the emergence of a new civilisation—one grounded in compassion, equity, and sustainability,\" the chief adviser wrote.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"A civilisation where not only should no one be left behind, but where each person can also be the protagonist of their destiny, proud to belong to one human family, as the Holy Father has emphasised in recent years,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"In his encyclical Fratelli tutti, he writes, “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travellers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth, which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all,” he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Inspired by Pope Francis’s unwavering commitment to social justice and my belief in the power of social business, the 3Zero Club encourages young minds to envision and implement projects that drive meaningful change,\" the chief adviser said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"By nurturing their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, we empower these young leaders to become architects of a more just and harmonious society,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-16 15:02:18', '2024-11-16 15:02:18'),
(13113, 13113, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Gazipur has become a striking example of ecological degradation in Bangladesh in recent years, with 60 percent of forest land and 50 percent of water bodies converted for other purposes over the past two decades due to unregulated urbanisation and industrialisation, according to a recent study.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Forest-covered land in Gazipur has plummeted from 39,943 hectares in 2000 to 16,174 hectares in 2023, marking a decline of 59.51 percent. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Similarly, the area of water bodies has fallen by 51.42 percent, shrinking from 11,462 hectares in 2000 to 5,568 hectares in 2023.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study, titled “Environmental State of Gazipur District: Consequences and Excursion,” was conducted by the River and Delta Research Centre in collaboration with the Bangladesh River Foundation, Prokriti O Jibon Foundation, and the Bangladesh Environment Lawyers Association (BELA).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Standards mandate that areas should maintain 20-25 percent forest coverage and 7-14 percent water coverage. But, Gazipur now has just 9.49 percent forest coverage and 3.27 percent water coverage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The report highlights a significant rural-to-urban migration in Gazipur, with an urban population growth rate of 10.51 percent, while the rural population has declined by 2.05 percent.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This migration has been driven largely by industrial employment, which now engages 61.52 percent of the working-age population.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Industrial expansion in the district has surged, with the number of industrial areas more than doubling between 2000 and 2023. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This growth has exacerbated land resource contamination and contributed to the encroachment on forests and water bodies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2000, the district\'s land was distributed as follows: 23.44 percent forest, 6.73 percent water bodies, 50.21 percent settlement, 5.21 percent industrial areas, 10.21 percent agricultural areas, and 3.19 percent open space. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By 2023, these figures had changed significantly, with settlement coverage increasing to 65.83 percent and industrial areas to 8.73 percent. Conversely, forest coverage dropped to 9.49 percent, water bodies to 3.27 percent, agricultural areas to 11.92 percent, and open space to a mere 0.77 percent.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the last two decades, approximately 23,769 acres—or 59.5 percent—of forest cover have been lost in Gazipur due to unchecked development.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gazipur’s rivers, canals, and wetlands, essential to its ecosystem and economy, are under severe threat from pollution and encroachment. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study identified 247 major encroachment sites and 161 active pollution points in key water bodies, including the Turag, Labanda, Tongi, Mogor, and Chilai rivers.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Turag River, for instance, suffers from industrial runoff from Markas Beel, while the Labanda River is overwhelmed by waste, including plastic facilities, 15 municipal waste lines, and 39 visible industrial waste lines. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Encroachment has also significantly affected Mogor Khal, with 34 incidents recorded, primarily involving commercial activities and soil filling.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Illegal brick kilns along the Turag River further aggravate the situation, contributing to pollution and encroachment. Meanwhile, traditional livelihoods such as farming and fishing face mounting threats.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study recommended immediate action from municipal and national authorities to address Gazipur’s ecological crisis. </div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stronger environmental policies and enforcement mechanisms are crucial to prevent further degradation and restore the district’s natural balance, it advised.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-16 15:05:06', '2024-11-16 15:05:29'),
(13114, 13114, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:00 pm today on the completion of 100 days of the interim government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The address will be broadcast on Bangladesh Television and BTV World, the chief adviser\'s press wing said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The interim government, led by Prof Yunus, was sworn in on August 8 last after the fall of Sheikh Hasina\'s government on August 5 amid a student-led mass upsurge.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-17 15:50:35', '2024-11-17 15:50:35'),
(13115, 13115, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">United Kingdom (UK)\'s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West today said her country is keen to provide support to Bangladesh\'s interim government\'s all works including restoring peace and order, ensuring accountability and promoting national reconciliation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We know that the interim government in Bangladesh has committed to restoring peace and order, ensuring accountability and promoting national reconciliation, and it has the full support of the UK government in these objectives,\" she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UK minister was talking to the reporters after meeting with Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at his ministry here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catherine said that she welcomed the interim government\'s determination to build a better democratic future for the people of Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"As we have a very strong, steadfast friendship with the people of Bangladesh, we want to build the strong partnerships and build on that important building block of the strong ties and also with moving towards that democratic future from economics and trade to security, migration and climate change,\" she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"There\'s so much that we do together that we must continue to work on,\" she added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When a journalist wanted to know whether there will be a level playing field for all political parties, she said, \"Of course, and we expect Prof Yunus to lay out his vision for how all that will unfold.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Responding to a question on BNP acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman\'s return, the British minister said they did not discuss individual cases but they want to support the government because it is in the period of transition.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We want to support the interim government in all the works that it is doing,\" she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding the Rohingya issue, the UK minister said they are pleased that they have been able to announce another 10 million pounds so that there can be more building of appropriate shelter for the refugees and ensure that there is proper food, medical supplies and education for the children.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catherine becomes the first UK minister to visit Bangladesh since the formation of the interim government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UK minister, who arrived here on Saturday, said the people of Bangladesh deserve a pathway to a \"peaceful future and accountability\" after a turbulent few months.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"I am here to discuss how the UK can best support the work of the interim government to stabilise its economy and move towards a peaceful and democratic future,\" she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the establishment of the interim government in August, 2024, the UK has been clear in its support for interim government\'s work on accountability and creating a pathway to an inclusive democratic future for Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from Chief Adviser Prof Yunus, the UK minister will also meet with student leaders and political parties to discuss the UK\'s support for Bangladesh\'s democratic recovery.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She will also hold meeting with business leaders to discuss how the UK government can continue to create strong ties and boost mutually beneficial trade and investment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">&nbsp;bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-17 15:56:49', '2024-11-17 15:56:49'),
(13116, 13116, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) today held a fresh meeting with the leaders of different professional bodies as part of its view-exchange with the stakeholders over the reform of the constitution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The commission held meeting for the fifth consecutive day at the cabinet room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban here.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The CRC today held a meeting with Supreme Court Bar Association President Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury, Shahidul Islam, Advocate Shafikul Islam, FBCCI representative Nasrin Chowdhury, Chowdhury Mokimuddin KJ Ali, Jamil Uddin Milton, Engineer Kabir Hossain and Engineer Gias Uddin.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Presided over by CRC chairman Professor Ali Riaz, its members Prof Sumaiya Khayer, Barrister Imran Siddique, Prof Muhammad Ekramul Haque, Dr Sharif Bhuiyan, Barrister M Moin Alam Ferozi, Firoz Ahmed and Md Mustain Billah attended the meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Constitution Reform Commission earlier held meetings with the leaders of different professional bodies, constitution experts, eminent citizens, and rights body representatives over reform of the constitution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The CRC is scheduled to hold similar meetings with different personalities and organizations in the next few days.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">&nbsp;bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-17 16:00:47', '2024-11-17 16:00:47');
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(13117, 13117, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is taking preparations to launch its drive against the corrupt government officials for restoring the pride of the public servants which has been demolished in the course of time.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to some NBR top level officials, the revenue collecting authority is working seriously regarding the issue as it got a go ahead signal from the highest level of the government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They said that whether the government officials accept or not, it is a dire reality that the image of the government officials in the last 15 years has been on the verge of destruction due to some corrupt public servants.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“As we got the green signal from the top office of the country, it is the time to strike on the corrupt officials,” they said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to NBR sources, the regime change due to the revolution of the students and mass people of the country a sentiment is brewing in the govt offices including the NBR to take stern action against all corrupt officials.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recently, in a press briefing NBR chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan while responding to a question regarding the drive against all government officials including NBR replied that the revenue collecting authority is taking measures against the corrupt NBR and other government officials.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We are stepping forward gradually setting our priority,” he told.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A senior official of the NBR while talking to UNB echoed the NBR chairman’s statement and said that to launch any drive against the corrupt government officials it should need a concrete base and documentary support, otherwise the move might be futile which would not bring any positive change in the society.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recently, the National Board of Revenue issued an order to make online filing of income tax returns (e-Return) mandatory for government employees under the jurisdiction of income tax circles located in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Gazipur and Narayanganj City Corporation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The senior official mentioning the move of online return submission for the public servants said that this would be very much beneficial for the NBR to find out the corrupt officials very easily.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“If this online submission continues for the next couple of years it would create a good database for the revenue collecting authority as this database is linked with integrated budget and accounting system (iBAS),” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NBR official mentioned that with one click NBR would be able to get income and expenditure scenario of any government official along with that particular person’s assets.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the Awami League regime, a law titled \"Public Service (Amendment) Bill-2023\' was enacted making prior permission of the authorities concerned compulsory for arresting government employees in criminal cases related to performance of duties.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Law enforcers will need prior permission from the government or the appointing authority to arrest employees of autonomous, legislative and local government bodies before the chargesheet is accepted by a court in criminal cases filed in connection with duty performance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law also sought to make it mandatory for the autonomous, legislative and local government bodies to take clearance from the Finance Division over financial expenditures.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NBR chairman in the press briefing also told that the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) is working to dig out all information regarding president of the National Board of Revenue\'s (NBR) Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal Matiur Rahman, who faced serious controversy over his wealth.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The controversy regarding Matiur Rahman\'s wealth surfaced after his son Mushfiqur Rahman Ifat posted a photo of a sacrificial goat on social media and claimed to have bought it for Tk 12 lakh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This raised questions about the income of this official at this grade (a grade-1) with a basic monthly salary of Tk 78,000.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later, social media saw photos of Ifat with cars of various brands, and the wealth including flats and resorts of Matiur in various places including Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narsingdhi.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">&nbsp;bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-17 16:13:52', '2024-11-17 16:13:52'),
(13118, 13118, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered its investigation agency to submit reports within one month in two cases filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others over the killings and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August mass uprising.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, passed the order, said tribunal’s chief prosecutor Advocate Md Tajul Islam.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides, the court ordered the investigation agency to update it about the absconding accused and set December 17 for holding a hearing over the matter, he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier in the morning, 13 accused, including nine former ministers of the ousted Awami League government, were produced before tribunal in cases over the killings during the student-led mass movement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ICT chief prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said they were produced before the tribunal after showing them arrested in cases over crimes against humanity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">All the accused are now behind the bars in other cases, he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those who were produced before the tribunal were former law minister Anisul Huq, civil aviation and tourism minister Lt Col (retd) Faruk Khan, Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal president Hasanul Haq Inu, former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former prime minister\'s power, energy and mineral resources adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ex-minister Dr Dipu Moni, Hasina’s adviser and businessman Salman F Rahman, former minister Kamal Ahmed Majumder, former minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, former justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, former home secretary Jahangir Alam and former minister Dipu Moni were among them.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though former agriculture minister Dr Abdur Razzak was supposed to be produced with the above ones, he could not be produced due to his illness.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, on October 27, the ICT ordered the 14 accused to be produced on November 18.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides, the court ordered former IGP Abdullah Al Mamun, former army official Ziaul Ahsan, former police officials Abdullah Al Kafi, Arafat Hossain, Abul Hasan and Mazharul Islam be produced on November 20.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Various complaints, including that of killings, torture, abduction and harassment, were lodged with the ICT after the Sheikh Hasina-led regime was toppled on August 5.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam wrote to IGP Md Moinul Islam to take initiatives to issue red notice through Interpol to bring back former PM Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over 1,000 people were killed and many injured during the July and August uprising which began as protests over government jobs and later escalated into an anti-government movement, leading to widespread violence and the end of Hasina\'s 15-year rule.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"40\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-18 15:09:20', '2024-11-18 15:09:20'),
(13120, 13120, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said there is no possible security threat to the law and order situation during the celebrations of the upcoming Victory Day.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"By the grace of Allah, there is no security threat to the law and order situation of the country on the Victory Day, as the day is not for any particular group or individual, but rather the day belongs to all people of the country,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adviser made these remarks while talking to journalists after coming out of a meeting at the conference room of the ministry this afternoon over the overall security measures and the law-order situation ahead of Victory Day.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mentioning that the overall security measures for the Victory Day celebration with due dignity were discussed during the meeting, he categorically said currently there is no problem regarding the law and order situation.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The home adviser also asked all concerned to take necessary measures to ensure smooth vehicular movement on Victory Day.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the colour and shape of the national flag should not be different from one place to another.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">To mark the day, all concerned have been requested to conduct meetings maintaining guidelines and standards set by the government, he added.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Senior officials of law enforcement agencies were present in the meeting.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-18 15:16:55', '2024-11-18 15:16:55'),
(13121, 13121, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday voiced frustration over the Chief Adviser’s address to the nation as he did not unveil an outline for the election.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking at a discussion, he also warned BNP leaders and workers not to create a distance from the students who made the movement against the Awami League regime a success.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader said many became happy over Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus’s address to the nation on Sunday, marking the interim government\'s completion of 100 days in office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“But I am a bit disappointed. I was hoping that the Chief Adviser, with all his wisdom, would identify the problems and give an outline for the election,” he observed.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP arranged the programme at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the 48th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul emphasised that the election can solve half of the country\'s problems, regardless of whether the BNP comes to power.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides, he said, those who want to harm and destabilise Bangladesh and lead the country into conflict will be forced to back down if an elected government is formed with the mandate of the people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We don\'t just want reforms, we have initiated them and we’ll do them. We request you to move forward with a people-accepted approach. We have not created any obstacles so far; rather, we are supporting you in every case,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He questioned how the government will carry out reforms while associates of the autocrats are staying in place in their positions in the Secretariat.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“I believe this government and the youth will be able to build a new Bangladesh,” Fakhrul said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said it is a fact that the students finally played the major role in ousting the Sheikh Hasina regime, though BNP had struggled for 17 years. “So, we shouldn’t create any distance with the students. We should think about it. Students are saying many things, and they have that right.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said BNP wants reforms to be done within a logical time; otherwise, people will get the impression that the government has bad intentions to stay in power for a longer period. “From our experience, we are saying to hold the election for the welfare of the nation.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fakhrul said the election should be arranged after completion of the necessary reforms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He recalled Maulana Bhasani’s contributions to the nation as a patriotic politician. “His presence is felt in our entire existence.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Born in an ordinary family, Fakhrul said, Bhasani was an exceptional and legendary national leader.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier, on Sunday, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus said the government would issue a roadmap for the election once decisions on electoral reforms are made.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-18 15:19:46', '2024-11-18 15:19:46'),
(13122, 13122, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank will provide $600 million and $500 million in loan assistance respectively by December 2024, said Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder&nbsp; on Tuesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He made the disclosure during a press conference at the Ministry of Finance, organised marking the interim government’s 100-day milestone.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Responding to a query from journalists on the amount of loan commitments received by the interim government, Dr Mozumder said the policies implemented by the interim administration have been positively received by donor agencies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Our interim government’s policy measures have yielded good results, exceeding our initial expectations in terms of funding. For instance, we have successfully negotiated $600 million in loans with ADB and expect to receive the funds by December,” the finance secretary said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also highlighted progress with the World Bank, which has agreed to provide $500 million in loan support within the same timeframe. “Originally, these loans were set at $300 million and $250 million, respectively, but were later doubled due to favourable negotiations.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government is seeking further financial assistance from the IMF, Dr Mozumder said adding, “We have requested an additional $1 billion in support from the IMF for this year. Discussions are set to conclude when the IMF team visits on 4 December, and we are optimistic about the outcome.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The finance secretary expressed confidence in the government’s ability to implement its policies effectively and secure continued support from international financial institutions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chaired by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, the press conference was attended, among others, by Financial Institutions Division Secretary Nazma Mubarak, Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, and National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-19 15:12:37', '2024-11-19 15:12:37'),
(13123, 13123, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some banks are recovering well, while others may continue to struggle, but no banks will be shut down, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Some banks are recovering. Islami Bank, the largest bank, is improving. However, some banks will continue to struggle. But we will not shut down any bank,” he said while speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat, organised by the Ministry of Finance.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Finance Adviser mentioned that the government’s commitment to stabilising the banking sector despite challenges.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also focused on fiscal management, mentioning that measures are being taken to reduce government expenditure. “Salaries and allowances for government officials will not be impacted,” he assured.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Referring to the Annual Development Programme (ADP), Dr Salehuddin Ahmed mentioned that projects deemed unnecessary or influenced by political considerations are being reviewed for possible adjustments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Majumdar, Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division Nazma Mobarak, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) Md Shahriar Kader Siddiqui, and National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan were also present at the press conference.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-19 15:19:38', '2024-11-19 15:19:38'),
(13124, 13124, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Playwright Arpona Rani Rajbongshi has been awarded the Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque Golden Award-2023. The award was presented at a grand ceremony at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the initiative of the Sher-e-Bangla Cultural Alliance. He was awarded as the best playwright there.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This reception was organized on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque. At that time, the award was presented to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by Sher-e-Bangla\'s grandson, former information secretary and chief advisor of the organization, Syed Margub Morshed, and Honorable Justice Mir Hasmat Ali, a freedom fighter.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Regarding the award, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, \"It is definitely nice to be awarded in recognition of a work. It increases the responsibility towards the work. Please pray for me so that I can present better plays, songs, and novels to the readers and viewers in the coming days.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-19 22:50:05', '2024-11-19 22:50:05'),
(13125, 13125, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered its investigation agency to submit reports within one month in the cases filed against eight accused, including former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Former director general of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) Major General (retd) Ziaul Ahsan is among the accused.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cases were filed over killings and crimes committed against humanity committed during the July-August mass uprising.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, passed the order, said tribunal’s chief prosecutor Advocate Md Tajul Islam.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The court ordered keeping the eight accused in jail until the submission of the investigation reports, the chief prosecutor said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Earlier in the morning, the eight accused were produced before the ICT in connection with killings during the July-August mass uprising.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advocate Tajul Islam said that the accused were brought before the tribunal on Wednesday after being shown arrested in cases related to crimes against humanity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">All of them are currently behind bars in connection with other cases.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The accused include former Jatrabari Police Station OC Abul Hasan, former superintendent of Dhaka police Md Abdullah Al Kafi, former DC (Mirpur) Md Jasim Uddin Mollah, former additional superintendent (Savar Circle) Md Shahidur Islam, former OC of Gulshan Police Station Md Mazharul Haque and former Detective Branch inspector Md Arafat Hossain.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On October 27, the ICT had ordered that 14 accused be produced before it on November 18.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thirteen people, including nine former ministers of the ousted Awami League government, were subsequently presented in court. But, former agriculture minister Dr Abdur Razzaque could not be brought before the tribunal due to his illness.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides, the court had directed that former IGP Abdullah Al Mamun, former army officer Ziaul Ahsan, and the other aforementioned police officials be presented on November 20, as per schedule.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Various allegations, including killing, torture, abduction, and harassment, have been lodged with the ICT against the accused following the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The July-August uprising, which began as a protest over government jobs, escalated into a full-blown anti-government movement, causing&nbsp; deaths to some 1,000 people and leaving many others injured, and bringing in an end to Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-20 15:12:59', '2024-11-20 15:12:59'),
(13126, 13126, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday advised the International Organization of Migration (IOM) to facilitate the process of safe and regular migration for skilled human resources.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He highlighted the importance of creating databases for jobseekers and using digital tools for skills profiling and matching.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The issue was discussed when new Chief of Mission of IOM Bangladesh, Lance Bonneau, submitted the letter of credence to the Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Adviser welcomed the new IOM chief to Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bonneau mentioned that preserving the integrity of regular migration is one of the priorities of IOM’s strategic plan.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Adviser assured him of required support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in continuing IOM’s activities in Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-20 15:17:19', '2024-11-20 15:17:19'),
(13127, 13127, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Some students under the banner of \'Anti-Fascism Student-People\' have brought out a coffin procession at Dhaka University demanding a ban on political activities of Awami League, Jatiya Party, and other fascist forces.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The procession titled \'Coffin March of Fascism\' was brought out from the TSC area of the university on Wednesday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The participants carried a coffin and chanted different anti-fascism slogans.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief organiser of the students Bin Yamin Molla, said, \"Those who have lost their limbs in the movement will never get them back. The martyrs cannot be brought back. So, why should the Awami League return? Why should the Awami League and their ally Jatiya Party participate in the elections? We have earned this new Bangladesh at the cost of thousands of lives. An opportunity has come, but I see that the leaders of big parties are trying to rehabilitate fascist Awami League. They want to join the election with the Awami League. We, the students and general people will not allow this.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">To maintain the spirit of the movement and in the interest of the country\'s development, he urged the advisers to ban of both the Awami League and the Jatiya Party.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another key organizer Ziaur Rahman Zia said, \"Even after 100 days of the fall of fascism, the fascists are still prowling. They are carrying out various activities and joining the advisory council. People including students will again get united to drive them out.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'Newsdesk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-20 15:23:06', '2024-11-20 15:23:06'),
(13128, 13128, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>The drama Foreign Bou, written by Abdul Azim and directed by Momin Sarkar, was recently made. The cast includes A.K.M. Hasan, Jeba Jannat, Rimu Roja Khandaker, Hanif Pahlowan, Siddiq, Abdul Azim, and others.</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story portrays how a person, no matter how much they grow, can never truly forget their past. Angelina, driven by her roots, returns to her homeland from abroad. Her charming demeanor catches the attention of a village boy, Sulaiman. News of their budding romance delights Sulaiman\'s friends, but the village chairman becomes fixated on Angelina with ill intentions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angelina’s parents tragically died in a road accident, and memories of them often bring tears to her eyes. Sulaiman offers her comfort, dreaming of marrying her and moving abroad. Meanwhile, the local grocer also fantasizes about marrying Angelina to fulfill his dream of starting a grocery business overseas. Angelina becomes conflicted, as most men in the village seem to view her as a gateway to a better life abroad.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a turn of events, Sulaiman exposes the chairman’s true nature, revealing his deceitful character to the villagers. Furious, the villagers confront the chairman and deliver justice. The story of ForenBou progresses through dramatic twists, unveiling the journey of each character.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director Momin Sarkar commented, “The story is truly wonderful—a family-centered narrative crafted with great care. It’s always fulfilling to work on a good story. I believe this drama, with its focus on family and societal themes, will appeal to audiences across all walks of life.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-20 15:27:09', '2024-11-20 15:27:09'),
(13130, 13130, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><br></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Faridul Islam Rubel was honored with the \"Best Playwright\" award at the TRAB Award-2024 ceremony. The award was presented to him on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, as part of the 25th TRAB Award-2024 event organized by the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB).</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Faridul Islam Rubel received the award for his play Swami Bondhok (The Husband in Pawn), which was widely appreciated by both the audience and the judges for its outstanding story.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/prhGh7zN/5e186fa6-9c22-4e4e-a772-adf100c2d8a4.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by several notable figures, including Syed Margub Morshed, former Information Secretary, Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, renowned environmental scientist and world-renowned poet, Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of BCJA, Shafiqur Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented to Faridul Islam by famous film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Margub Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his acceptance speech, Rubel expressed his gratitude to the distinguished guests and said, \"Those of us who write or direct plays always have dreams. This journey of dreams becomes even more meaningful when we receive recognition for it. This award will serve as a stepping stone for my future work.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 20:01:30', '2024-11-25 20:01:30'),
(13131, 13131, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Arpona Rani Rajbongshi has been honored with the \"TRAB Award 2024\" for Best Playwright, organized by the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB).</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On Saturday, November 23, the 25th TRAB Award 2024 ceremony was held at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, where Arpona Rani Rajbongshi received this prestigious accolade. Her telefilm \"piriter professor\" was highly acclaimed by both the audience and the judges for its compelling story, earning her the award for Best Playwright.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/tgMwXtmh/e29c7b35-ad85-49f1-9954-0613ac6d7362.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prominent personalities graced the event, including Syed Magurb Morshed, former Secretary of Information; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, an eminent environmental scientist and world-renowned poet; Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of BACHSAS; and Shafiqul Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award for Best Playwright was presented to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by acclaimed film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Magurb Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">In her acceptance speech, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi expressed her gratitude to the distinguished guests and conveyed her heartfelt thanks. She remarked, \"For those of us who write or produce dramas, it is always a dream to see our work recognized. This award sharpens the journey of that dream and will serve as inspiration for future endeavors.\"</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 20:10:33', '2024-11-26 15:24:33'),
(13132, 13132, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Md. Fahad has been honored as the Best Director at the TRAB Award 2024, organized by the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB). Fahad has been actively writing, directing, and producing dramas for over a decade.</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented during the 25th TRAB Award 2024 ceremony held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Syed Magurb Morshed, former Secretary of Information; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, a renowned environmental scientist and world-class poet; Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of BACHSAS; and Shafiqul Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/FRBmXMNw/4e8e6c3b-fb51-4891-bc99-5e89607c2be3.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Best Director award was handed to Md. Fahad by acclaimed film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Magurb Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his acceptance speech, Md. Fahad expressed heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished guests and shared his emotions: \"I am deeply honored and grateful for being bestowed with this award. My love and passion for my work have always been strong, and today they have grown even stronger. I do not like to confine myself to any particular boundary. I always work with the audience in mind, and I will continue this commitment. I aim to create diverse and unique stories in the future.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 20:17:04', '2024-11-25 20:17:04'),
(13133, 13133, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Momin Sarker has been awarded the Best Director title at the TRAB Awards 2024. She has been honored for her contributions to the television industry, where she has been actively involved in writing, directing, and producing dramas for over a decade. The TRAB (Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh) Award is recognition of her excellence in the field of television drama.</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b><br></b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/rpSfTPQv/c15f11fc-5127-4948-98e5-b250116f0bda.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award ceremony for the 25th TRAB Awards 2024 was held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Momin Sarker received the prestigious Best Director award for her exceptional direction in the special telefilm Ainer Marpech, written by Rajib Moni Das. The award was given in recognition of her outstanding directorial skills.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by prominent figures, including Syed Margub Morshed, former Information Secretary; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Judge at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh; Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, renowned environmental scientist and world-class poet; Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of Bangladesh Cine Journalist Association (BCJA); Shafiqur Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the ceremony, the prestigious Best Director award was presented to Momin Sarkar by the renowned film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Margub Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Expressing her gratitude towards the distinguished guests, Momin Sarkar said, \"I am deeply honored and thankful to everyone for bestowing this recognition upon me. My love and passion for my work have always been there, and today it has only grown stronger. I do not like to limit myself to any specific boundary. I always work with the audience in mind, and I will continue to maintain that approach in the future. I aim to create stories that are diverse and full of variety.\"</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 20:52:38', '2024-11-25 20:52:38'),
(13134, 13134, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Renowned actor Enayet Ullah Syed has been honored as the Best Actor at the TRAB Award 2024,Who is known in showbiz as Shipul Syed. Organized by the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB).</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented during the 25th TRAB Award 2024 ceremony held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Farid Hossain received this prestigious recognition for his outstanding performance in the drama \" Sudhu Tomaar Jonno \".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/cJ4cqLt8/069a6ff5-1dec-46c9-84e8-b4201e904d76.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Syed Magurb Morshed, former Secretary of Information; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Dr. Jahangir AlamRustam, a prominent environmental scientist and world-renowned poet; Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of BACHSAS; and Shafiqul Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented to Enayet Ullah Syed (Shipul Syed) by acclaimed film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Magurb Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Expressing his gratitude, Shipul Syed. said, \"Receiving an award as recognition for any work is always rewarding. It enhances one’s passion, love, and responsibility toward their craft. I no longer wish to confine myself to a specific pace. I always work with the audience in mind, and I will continue to maintain this approach. I aspire to work on diverse and unique stories in the future.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shipul Syed has appeared in numerous notable dramas, including drama- Gunpoka, Tarpor Paruler Din, Eider Dairy, Engagement, Transistor etc. Serial drama- Velki, Dokshinayoner Din, Poribar o Ekti Company, Pita vs Putro Gong, Boro Mia Choto Mia, Shudhui Tomar Jonno, Protidondi, Boss-er Chair, Natboltu, Sultan Suleman Ekhon Banglai and many more.&nbsp;</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 21:05:04', '2024-11-25 21:05:04'),
(13135, 13135, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Renowned actor Farid Hossain has been honored as the Best Actor at the TRAB Award 2024, organized by the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB).</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented during the 25th TRAB Award 2024 ceremony held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Farid Hossain received this prestigious recognition for his outstanding performance in the drama \"Jimmadar\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/V60n1rf5/2cd84e30-9e8a-48e6-a3e1-c95e1d6ea7b4.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Syed MagurbMorshed, former Secretary of Information; BirMuktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Dr. Jahangir AlamRustam, a prominent environmental scientist and world-renowned poet; KamrulHasanDarpan, President of BACHSAS; and Shafiqul Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award was presented to Farid Hossain by acclaimed film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed MagurbMorshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Expressing his gratitude, Farid Hossain said, \"Receiving an award as recognition for any work is always rewarding. It enhances one’s passion, love, and responsibility toward their craft. I no longer wish to confine myself to a specific pace. I always work with the audience in mind, and I will continue to maintain this approach. I aspire to work on diverse and unique stories in the future.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Farid Hossain has appeared in numerous notable dramas, including Producer, Biyaishab, Jimmadar, Dajjal Bou, Mr Perfume, Mayer Iccah, Osthir Director, Bondhu Tumi Amar,&nbsp; Ainer MarPech, Jimmadar, Bishwa Batpar, Guru, Barisailla Batpar, Nana Barite Eid, Under Matric Beyadob, Varate Jamai, Murkho Jamai, Mohollar Jamai, Akhon Ami, Moner moto Bou Chai, Sudkhur, Vangon, and many more.</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 21:11:23', '2024-11-25 21:11:23'),
(13136, 13136, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Naznin Hasan Khan has been awarded the Best Director title at the TRAB Awards 2024. She has been honored for her contributions to the television industry, where she has been actively involved in writing, directing, and producing dramas for over a decade. The TRAB (Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh) Award is recognition of her excellence in the field of television drama.</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The award ceremony for the 25th TRAB Awards 2024 was held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Naznin Hasan Khan received the prestigious Best Director award for her exceptional direction in the special telefilm Maayer Ischha (Mother\'s Wish), written by Rajib Moni Das. The award was given in recognition of her outstanding directorial skills.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"https://i.postimg.cc/mkTbwYZg/292f7013-e4d3-470e-8a64-209ad904882d.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by prominent figures, including Syed Margub Morshed, former Information Secretary; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Judge at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh; Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, renowned environmental scientist and world-class poet; Kamrul Hasan Darpan, President of Bangladesh Cine Journalist Association (BCJA); Shafiqur Rahman, Chairman of BBN News, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the ceremony, the prestigious Best Director award was presented to Naznin Hasan Khan by the renowned film personality Kazi Hayat, Syed Margub Morshed, and Mir Hasmat Ali.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Expressing her gratitude towards the distinguished guests, Naznin Hasan Khan said, \"I am deeply honored and thankful to everyone for bestowing this recognition upon me. My love and passion for my work have always been there, and today it has only grown stronger. I do not like to limit myself to any specific boundary. I always work with the audience in mind, and I will continue to maintain that approach in the future. I aim to create stories that are diverse and full of variety.\"</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-25 21:17:35', '2024-11-25 21:17:35');
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(13137, 13137, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Naznin Hasan Khan directed the special drama “Piriter Professor” (Professor of Love), which was written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi. The drama, a satirical comedy, features the well-known actor A.K.M. Hasan in the role of the professor. The character of the professor\'s devoted student is played by Punam Hasan Jui, with other cast members including Tariq Swapan, Sahela Akter, Fahmida Rahman Trisha, Farid Hossain, Imran Ahmed, and others.</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story revolves around Ashik, a village boy who has secretly loved Ishita since childhood but is too shy to confess his feelings. Unable to express himself, he starts positioning himself as a \"Professor of Love\" in the village, offering romantic advice, and eventually becomes famous as a love expert. People from the village—both young and old—seek his counsel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ishita, on the other hand, dreams of falling in love with a city boy, marrying him, and touring the streets of Dhaka. In pursuit of this dream, she turns to Ashik for advice and, after following his teachings, becomes successful in her virtual romantic endeavors. However, she soon discovers the pitfalls of virtual love and returns to Ashik, only to realize that he too has feelings for her.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Writer Arpona Rani Rajbongshi explains that the story highlights how technology has led people to disregard limits, with no sense of contentment despite abundant opportunities. The character in the story represents such a shift.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Director Naznin Hasan Khan emphasizes the dangers of blindly jumping into the virtual world without understanding its risks. In the story, a naive girl nearly loses her life due to these dangers, but thanks to the guidance of the professor, she returns to the right path and gains a new lease on life.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Thus, the drama, Piriter Professor, is a mix of comedy, twists, and a socially aware storyline.</span></div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-26 15:36:12', '2024-11-26 15:36:12'),
(13138, 13138, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><br></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><b>Naznin Hasan Khan directed the special drama “Piriter Professor” (Professor of Love), which was written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi. The drama, a satirical comedy, features the well-known actor A.K.M. Hasan in the role of the professor. The character of the professor\'s devoted student is played by Punam Hasan Jui, with other cast members including Tariq Swapan, Sahela Akter, Fahmida Rahman Trisha, Farid Hossain, Imran Ahmed, and others.</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The story revolves around Ashik, a village boy who has secretly loved Ishita since childhood but is too shy to confess his feelings. Unable to express himself, he starts positioning himself as a \"Professor of Love\" in the village, offering romantic advice, and eventually becomes famous as a love expert. People from the village—both young and old—seek his counsel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ishita, on the other hand, dreams of falling in love with a city boy, marrying him, and touring the streets of Dhaka. In pursuit of this dream, she turns to Ashik for advice and, after following his teachings, becomes successful in her virtual romantic endeavors. However, she soon discovers the pitfalls of virtual love and returns to Ashik, only to realize that he too has feelings for her.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Writer Arpona Rani Rajbongshi explains that the story highlights how technology has led people to disregard limits, with no sense of contentment despite abundant opportunities. The character in the story represents such a shift.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Director Naznin Hasan Khan emphasizes the dangers of blindly jumping into the virtual world without understanding its risks. In the story, a naive girl nearly loses her life due to these dangers, but thanks to the guidance of the professor, she returns to the right path and gains a new lease on life.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Thus, the drama, Piriter Professor, is a mix of comedy, twists, and a socially aware storyline.</span></div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-26 15:40:32', '2024-11-26 15:40:32'),
(13139, 13139, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>A natural human instinct, \"Abdar\" (or indulgence) is something that often occurs between people. It is a common trait that people usually ask from others, especially those close to them. In this context, \"Jamai Abdar\", a special Drama directed by Naznin Hasan Khan and written by playwright Rajib Moni Das, explores the nuances of indulgence within the family dynamics.</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story revolves around Nadim, a successful businessman whose greed seems insatiable. His constant desire for more goes beyond the usual cravings, leading him to frequently demand various things from his in-laws. Whenever possible, he asks about the items brought from abroad. However, he cannot seem to learn what has been brought, which fuels his suspicions. Nadim begins to believe that his in-laws are hiding things from him, wondering why he hasn’t received anything. His brother-in-law tells him that he has arrived in the country with only one shirt and has nothing to give. Nadim refuses to believe this and accuses him of joking. Later, Nadim shares his dream of owning an expensive bike with his wife, asking her to buy him a Bike worth 4 to 5 lakh. Despite his wife’s refusal to tell her brother about this request, Nadim openly insists on his desire, which brings shame and discomfort to the family.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the end, Nadim threatens his wife with divorce if she doesn’t give him the money for the bike. Whether Nadim’s strange and unreasonable demands will be met by his brother-in-law, Zakir, is a question that the audience will find out by watching the play.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">When asked about the story, Rajib Moni Das explained, “The indulgence of a son-in-law in a father-in-law\'s home has almost become a routine, as if it’s a property owed to him. This Drama, while fictional, is a reflection of society. This type of thoughtless demand has become common in every neighborhood, and it is something we must move beyond.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naznin Hasan Khan, the director, discussed the message behind the play, saying, “Indulgence may be natural, but it should always be discussed and agreed upon. A son-in-law may receive help from his in-laws in times of need, but making demands, exerting pressure, or even mistreating one’s wife is totally unacceptable. These are issues seen in many homes today, and this Drama was made to address such behavior. We hope that the audience will take a strong message from it.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The role of the greedy son-in-law, Nadim, is played by popular actor A.K.M. Hasan. His wife is portrayed by Punam Hasan Jui. Other notable cast members include Tarik Swapan, Sahela Akter, and Farid Hossain. Through their performances, the Drama aims to highlight the negative impacts of such behavior in modern families, while also delivering a meaningful social message.</div>', NULL, 'entertainment reporter', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-26 15:47:10', '2024-11-26 15:47:10'),
(13140, 13140, '<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>The climate crisis has been viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing the world today</b></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>and one that requires a global response. For Bangladesh, which has borne the brunt of climate</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>change, the most impactful environmental issue that needs addressing is the crisis of</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>deforestation. In such circumstances, a bottom-up and an economy-wide approach that</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>incorporates expansion through trade on clean technologies as a complement to renewable</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>energy and afforestation measures may offer the best sustainable development.</b></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, has among other</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">things been relatively abundant in forests and wildlife but now has depressingly low rates of</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">tropical deforestation. It is estimated that forest cover in the country is now between 15.78%</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">and 17.31% of the land area, significantly below the global average. This crisis is the end</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">result of many variables: rising population’s increase in the need of land, increasing</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">agricultural land use, and dependency on forests for fuel and timber.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The aftermath is equally devastating. By releasing stored carbon dioxide gas into the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">atmosphere, deforestation fuels climate change. In addition, it reduces and often completely</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">wipes out biological diversity, causes soil erosion, and diminishes natural barriers to natural</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">disasters including floods and cyclones – to which particularly low-lying countries like</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh are highly prone.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this context, trade policies stand out in encouraging economic growth without necessarily</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">impairing environmental objectives. Trade in sustainable products, eco–labeled products, and</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">collaboration with other countries can lay the foundation for sustainable development</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">strategies in Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trade can combat deforestation indirectly through promoting sustainable imports, for</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">example. For example, monoculture farming practices in Bangladesh’s agricultural and</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">textile industries lead to considerable deforestation. Eco-certifications such as Fair Trade,</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rainforest Alliance and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiable standards can lure off</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">producers towards such practices.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Such certified products not only promote responsible resource use but also meet the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">increasing global market for such products. For instance, the international market for jute,</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">tea, and timber products stemming from Bangladesh could be more competitive in the more</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">environmentally aware economies of Europe and North America if the products were of a</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">sustainable source.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh also imports huge amounts of timber, palm oil and paper which are consecutive</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">causes of deforestation in the originating countries. This can enhance Bangladesh&amp;#39;s</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">contribution in reducing deforestation. Policies mandating certificates and standard tracks</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">have an advantage.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh has prospects to incorporate environmental sustainability into its trade deals.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is also the possibility of bilateral and multilateral negotiations which could focus on</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">developing mechanisms for sustainable forest management, afforestation programs, and</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">green technology transfer. Joining in such programs as UN REDD+, which compensates the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">countries for their efforts in deforestation reduction, would be a significant source of funds</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">and expertise.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, working with other countries in the region to promote and implement</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">sustainable trade practices within South Asia may enhance the success of such initiatives.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Such a synergy would ensure that countries’ commitment to eco-friendly trade does not only</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">prevent deforestation but will also foster a viable market for sustainable commodities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, for economic diversification to work, the dependence on the utilization of forest</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">resources must be cut back. Trade policies should promote dealers in non-forest based</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">enterprises which include renewable energy, eco-friendly agriculture, and eco-tourism. For</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">instance, investing in the export of solar and wind energy technologies can decrease the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">demand on the natural resources while expanding opportunities to make profits from the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">economy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the same time, there is a great potential to enhance the living practice of the people who</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">engage in deforestation through agroforestry and organic farming. In this regard, Bangladesh</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">has the economic potential to make a variety of interventions, such as offering tax breaks,</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">subsidies, or export incentives to firms that implement environmentally sound practices.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a fair statement to assume that the application of trade policies to combat deforestation</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">does not come without its complications. The difficulties of managing economic growth and</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">the safeguarding of the environment requires careful consideration and the involvement of</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">relevant stakeholders. People and industries who are dependent on the forest resources may in</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">fact provide resistance against change, hence creating a need for policies that aim to alter the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">means of earning livelihood and not the economic activity itself.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, it is also true that good governance is very important for the strict</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">implementation of the sustainability criteria set forth. Continuous and real time independent</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">monitoring of various stakeholders, inter-agency coordination, and campaigns to inform the</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">population is an integral part of this strategy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">For Bangladeshi products, the relevant trade market serves as an obstacle as the competition</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">is global. In countries where the final products must be low cost, practices like eco-</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">certification and sustainable production which raise unit cost of Bangladeshi items, cannot be</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">sustained. In time however, as eco-friendly products appeal to a broader audience, the costs</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">incurred in the brief period of implementing sustainable practices will eventually be</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">outweighed by their benefits.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A trade and trade policy is also an important weapon that Bangladesh can use in its battle</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">against both deforestation and climate change. Implementing commerce in a way that does</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">not compromise the stated sustainability goals of the country will enable reduced carbon</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">emissions, encourage conservation of biodiversity, and promote climate adaptive capacity all</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">the while promoting growth.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Md Nasir Uddin Mahmud</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Alumni of Notre Dame College ,Dhaka</div>', NULL, 'desk reporter', '[\"4\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-26 18:10:10', '2024-11-26 18:10:10'),
(13141, 13141, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director Rakibul Hasan Shoel known as RH Shoel in the theatre industry receives the Best Director award of Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB) Award-2024. He is directing and producing dramas in&nbsp; theatre industry for more than 25 years.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shoel got this award&nbsp; on the occasion of ‘25th TRAB Award-2024 at a hotel in the capital on Saturday (November 23). Sohel receives this award for his immaculate production style in the drama ‘Kalo Jamai’ written by Rajib Moni Das.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Renowned film personalities Kazi Hayat, Syed Margub Morshed and Mir Hasmat Ali presented the Best Director award to Rakibul Hasan Sohel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After getting the award Rakibul Hasan Sohel said, ‘I am very overwhelmed and grateful to everyone for awarding me. I have love and affection for work and after this it has increased even more. I do not like to limit myself to any specific boundaries. I always like to work keeping the audience in mind.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">R H Sohel also received best director award in the International Achievers Award- 2023 held in London.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-27 21:37:26', '2024-11-27 21:37:26'),
(13142, 13142, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from jail for treatment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some injured victims of the movement attacked Noor when he was taken there for treatment at noon, witnesses said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bulbul Ahmed, an injured victim, alleged that the students were taken to director Birg Gen Rezaur Rahman’s room after the incident and the director seized the mobile phone set of the students.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The director could not be reached over phone for comments.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former cultural affairs minister was arrested from Nawraton Colony on Bailey Road on September 16 and sent to jail in a murder case after the fall of Awami League government.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Health Minister lauds country\'s doctors for skills, talent after successful separation of conjoined twins at BSMMU</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Noor has represented the Awami League in Parliament since 2001. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Nilphamari-2 in the most recent 12th National Parliament elections.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He assumed the role of Cultural Affairs Minister on January 13, 2014, following the Awami League’s victory in the 10th National Parliament elections held on January 5, 2013, and continued his full term till January 7, 2019.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-30 14:05:27', '2024-11-30 14:05:27'),
(13143, 13143, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">It was meant to be a peaceful family visit, a reprieve from the ordinary rhythms of life.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Kamrul Islam, 35, and his pregnant wife, Ratna Begum, 30, had travelled to Palgaon village in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka upazila, their young son in tow.</span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They had come to her parents’ home, a place that should have symbolised warmth and sanctuary. Instead, it became the backdrop of an unfathomable tragedy.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The evening began unremarkably, with a shared meal among family members.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamrul and Ratna retired early to their room, leaving their son under the care of Ratna’s mother, Monowara Begum.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The house settled into a quiet lull. But by 10 pm, the child, missing the presence of his parents, began to stir.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Monowara approached the couple\'s door, knocking gently at first, then with increasing urgency.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her calls went unanswered. Alarmed, she summoned other family members.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, they forced open the door, stepping into a scene of devastation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ratna lay lifeless on the floor, her body drenched in blood.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beside her, Kamrul’s motionless form was discovered, a scarf around his neck telling the tale of his last desperate act.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The room that had once sheltered shared dreams and whispered hopes now bore witness to an unbearable loss.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Police arrived swiftly, taking the bodies into custody.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Humayun Kabir, officer-in-vharge of Bhaluka Model Police Station, shared his preliminary suspicions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamrul, plagued by turmoil and anger, may have taken his wife’s life before ending his own.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The exact details, shrouded in silence, hinted at a family feud whose roots ran deep.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ratna was not only a wife and mother but also an expectant mother, carrying the promise of a second child.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The weight of her unborn child’s loss added another layer to the tragedy, leaving those left behind grappling with grief and unanswered questions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">What led Kamrul to commit such a horrific act may never be fully understood.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">What remains is a heartbroken family, a young child suddenly bereft of parents, and a community left to mourn the incomprehensible.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Man, his two sons awarded death penalty for killing businessman in Sylhet</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the quiet corners of their home, the echoes of their lives remain—fragile reminders of a love that could not withstand the tempest of despair.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-30 14:08:04', '2024-11-30 14:08:04'),
(13144, 13144, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The lowest temperature of the country was recorded at 10.3 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh on Saturday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Panchagarh district has been experiencing the lowest temperature for the last five days until Saturday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the intensity of the cold has decreased with the visibility of the sun.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On Saturday morning, people went out for work wearing warm clothes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ctg, Khulna, Barishal divisions may experience light rains: BMD</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Severe cold was felt throughout the night.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jitendranath Roy, acting in-charge of Tetulia Weather Observatory Centre, said the residents of the district have been witnessing 10.3 degrees Celsius for the past five days which is the country’s lowest temperature.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-30 14:18:20', '2024-11-30 14:18:20'),
(13145, 13145, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amid intensified diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said they expect to establish a good relationship with India accepting the reality in the context of the post-August 5 changed situation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We want to remain optimistic that we would be able to establish a good relationship with India making sure that bilateral interests are protected,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Adviser was speaking at a roundtable titled “Bangladesh-India Relations: Expectations, Barriers and Future.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) and the Department of Political Science &amp; Sociology (PSS), North South University hosted the event at the syndicate hall of NSU.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hossain said Bangladesh had some concerns and there are still some concerns that remain unaddressed while the previous government tried to address the concerns of India.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He believes that India will proceed realising the changed situation but acknowledged that there are barriers which are normal in any relationship. “There is a change in the relations after August 5. This is reality.”&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The panelists of the roundtable were Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuaad, joint member secretary, AB Party, Saquib Ali, former diplomat, Lt Gen (retd) Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, former Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division,&nbsp; Prof Dr Mohammad Abdur Rob, Vice-Chancellor, Manarat International University, and Dr SM Asaduzzaman Ripon, Vice Chairman, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The roundtable was chaired by Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor, North South University, and moderated by Dr M Jashim Uddin, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science &amp; Sociology (PSS), North South University.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-11-30 14:24:46', '2024-11-30 14:24:46'),
(13146, 13146, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The White Paper on Bangladesh\'s economy has revealed that trillions of takas were embezzled from the stock market through fraud, manipulation and deceit, particularly in placement shares and IPO processes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The committee, led by economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, presented the findings at a press conference in the NEC conference room in the capital on Sunday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Excessive government tutelage held back market development and constrained responsible institutions from carrying out their mandates.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This, combined with strong vested interest, resulted in an entrenched status quo of gambling and swindling, said the report.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Laws, rules, and regulations were deliberately deficient in their implementation. Weak and substandard companies came into the market through IPOs.205.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A major manipulation network involving influential entrepreneurs, issue managers, auditors, and a certain class of investors emerged.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In many cases, officials of the regulatory body themselves played a role as accomplices by exploiting legal loopholes or providing concessions.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Equity market growth is dragged by poor market infrastructure and unwieldy processing cycle for initial public offerings (IPOs). Current market systems are not supportive of a well-functioning market.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">IPO valuations give the sponsors an upper hand over the general investors in the secondary market. Settlement delays raise the investors’ interest rate and price fluctuation risks. Liquidity is affected by the lengthy IPO cycle.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Absence of central counterparty clearing, interoperable information technology infrastructure and adequate trading platforms constrain brokers and clearing houses from transparent market making and trading.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stunted investor confidence: Public perception of the stock market is impaired by the memories of manipulators facing no legal action based on the reports produced by the investigating committees.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) a study 206of 71 businessmen in 2023 found 50 per cent of businessmen believe the prevalence of suspicious trading in the secondary market,</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">53.1 percent thought BSEC’s regulatory enforcement is weak, 50 per cent found financial reporting anomalous, and 56.3 percent believed poor companies enter the capital market through initial public offerings (IPOs). The same issues topped the list in 2022.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Market rigging is endemic. Several powerful investors and institutions artificially inflate the share prices through a series of trades, mostly among themselves, violating securities laws.203</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">They execute circular trades in targeted company shares, where some investors sell shares and others, related to them, buy shares in a series of trades to create the appearance of active trading.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book-building process is manipulated to the extent that it no longer effectively determines the true valuation of a company\'s shares. Anomalies in IPO valuations (mostly underpricing) give the sponsors an upper hand over the general investors in the secondary market.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some big-ticket mutual funds were taken over by vested interests. Specifically, allegations of embezzlement of unit holders\' funds were made against the top two institutions in the closed- end mutual fund sector. BSEC looked the other way. The Khairul Commission extended the duration of all closed-end mutual funds by an additional ten years. Investor confidence plummeted.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The increase in the index prompted regulations to raise margin loan ratios, fueling the stock market surge.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BSEC often maintained the index, disregarding rising stock prices, with regulatory action only taking place when prices began to fall. The controversial floor price system damaged the market’s international reputation, halting trading in strong companies while encouraging market manipulation due to low fines relative to potential profits.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the Awami League government assumed power in 2009, the stock market surged within a year and a half before crashing suddenly in January 2011. The main Dhaka index fell by about half from its December 2010 all-time high.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The loss as of October 2012 was equivalent to 22% of GDP. It wiped out $27 billion in market capitalisation triggering a wave of social discontent.202 Some investors even committed suicide.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ensuing liquidity crunch heightened solvency risks. Back in 1996, as in 2010, the index’s rise and decline resulted from collusive behaviour between institutional investors, high-net worth investors and brokerage firms, which together, drove the majority of the volume of shares traded. Retail investors suffered.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The government formed an investigation committee. Their probe flagged limited enforcement of regulation by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and commercial banks’ excessive investment in stock markets.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The committee, led by a veteran banker Ibrahim Khaled, highlighted issues such as placement trading, irregularities in the IPO process, suspicious transactions under omnibus accounts, and the roles of influential businessmen, brokers, and market players. The report named companies whose share prices surged abnormally (300 to 900 per cent) in 2009 and 2010.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-02 15:10:37', '2024-12-02 15:10:37'),
(13147, 13147, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the White Paper Committee, has emphasised the need for a two-year medium-term economic plan to strengthen global confidence.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Titled “White Paper on the State of the Bangladesh Economy” was released at a press conference held at the NEC conference room on Monday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Debapriya underlined the urgency of rebuilding international confidence through transparency and actionable reforms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The next six months are critical,” he cautioned, highlighting the necessity of establishing a clear roadmap ahead of the formulation of the next national budget. “This is a pivotal moment to translate intentions into tangible progress,” he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Debapriya proposed forming a data commission to systematically evaluate and manage the country\'s statistical information. Until such a commission is established, he suggested relying on existing data, which indicates that Bangladesh meets all criteria for LDC graduation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"If we fail to graduate from the LDC category next year, it may spark narratives questioning the nation’s progress. Critics could argue that a strong foundation was left behind, only for the country to falter within two years,\" he said, stressing that there is no valid reason for Bangladesh to remain in the LDC group.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">While the recommendations offer a comprehensive reform blueprint,&nbsp; Debapriya expressed cautious optimism about their implementation. “Only time will tell if the government will adopt our suggestions,” he remarked, reflecting on the uncertain trajectory of the proposed measures.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The white paper, grounded in extensive research and collaboration, serves as both a critique and a roadmap. It examines systemic issues like corruption, inefficiencies, and institutional weaknesses, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and sustainable development in Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“This document is not just a critique but a guide. It seeks to instil confidence among citizens and international partners. Now is the time for the government to move beyond promises and deliver concrete reforms,” Debapriya added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-02 15:12:26', '2024-12-02 15:12:26'),
(13148, 13148, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Panchagarh experienced the country’s lowest temperature on Friday morning, with the mercury dropping to 8.4 degrees Celsius.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">At 6 am, the temperature stood at nine degrees Celsius and fell further to 8.4 degrees by 9 am. Cold air from the Himalayas caused the temperature drop, according to Jitendranath Roy, officer-in-charge of the Tetulia Meteorological Office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cold weather has severely impacted the district\'s vulnerable communities. Many daily wage earners, agricultural workers, and labourers have been unable to work due to the chill. Lacking sufficient warm clothing, they are struggling to survive.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Delwar Hossain, a battery-run autorickshaw driver, said, “Dense fog and wind make it impossible to drive in the morning. Few passengers travel during this time, and my income has dropped.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Similarly, day labourer Lutfar Mia said, “Winter reduces work opportunities, and I am struggling to provide for my family.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tea worker Aleya Khatun shared her struggles, saying, “In the morning, the dense fog wets the tea plants, making it difficult to pluck leaves. My hands and feet go numb from the cold.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">District Agricultural Extension Officer Md Abdul Matin said, despite the cold, the weather benefits agriculture, particularly the cultivation of potatoes, wheat and corn.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the cold has also increased patient numbers, particularly among children and the elderly. Panchagarh Civil Surgeon Dr Md Mostafizur Rahman said hospitals face greater pressure on outpatient and inpatient departments as winter-related illnesses rise.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Panchagarh Deputy Commissioner Md Sabet Ali reported distributing 2,000 blankets through the upazila nirbahi officers of the district’s five upazilas. He added that the administration has requested additional allocations from higher authorities.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:20:09', '2024-12-13 15:20:09'),
(13149, 13149, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has highlighted the importance of clearing the political clouds that once overshadowed Bangladesh-India relations, emphasising the need for fostering a harmonious partnership between the two nations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“The political clouds that once overshadowed our relations with India had to be cleared in the interest of both nations,” she said on Friday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She was speaking at an awareness and driver retraining programme on noise pollution control in the capital.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">While acknowledging the historical significance of Bangladesh’s the recent mass uprising, Rizwana stressed the importance of balancing this legacy with a forward-looking approach to bilateral relations.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;“We cannot deny the impact of the recent movement in our nation while building friendly ties with India,” she added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the same event, Rizwana announced that the Noise Pollution Control Act will soon be published as a gazette, reinforcing legal measures to combat noise pollution and protect public health.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Efforts are underway to finalise the necessary steps, and the act will be published shortly,” she said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rizwana also questioned the lack of progress in political reforms, urging political parties to take accountability for decades of stagnation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“If political reforms cannot be achieved without the involvement of political parties, why haven’t they been implemented in the last 53 years?” she asked, calling for immediate action.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:39:00', '2024-12-13 15:39:00'),
(13150, 13150, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><br></span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">South Indian superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with a stampede that occurred outside Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre on December 3.</span></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The incident, which claimed the life of a woman, took place during an unscheduled appearance by the actor at the screening of his much-anticipated film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, reports NDTV.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Allu Arjun was taken into custody from his residence in Jubilee Hills and transported to the Chikkadpally Police Station in presence of his father, prominent filmmaker Allu Arvind, and other family members, the report said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following the arrest, the 41-year-old actor filed a petition seeking a postponement of his detention until Monday. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 2:30 pm on Friday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hyderabad Police had previously filed a case against Allu Arjun, members of his security team, and the management of Sandhya Theatre, it added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The investigation centres on their roles in the stampede, which reportedly broke out as large crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:42:23', '2024-12-13 15:42:23');
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(13151, 13151, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The United States on Thursday announced a new $500 million package of military aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The United States is providing another significant package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia\'s ongoing attacks,\" Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement, with the aid to be drawn from US military stockpiles.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump\'s November election victory has cast doubt on the future of American aid for Ukraine, providing a limited window for billions of dollars in already authorized assistance to be disbursed before he is sworn in next month.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Republican has said his incoming administration will \"probably\" reduce aid to Ukraine, which Washington has been steadfastly backing since its invasion by Russia nearly three years ago.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The package announced Thursday includes ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, artillery ammunition, drones, armored vehicles, and equipment to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks, along with other equipment, the statement said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">It follows a $988 million security assistance package and a separate $725 million package, both announced earlier this month.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The outgoing US administration is working to get as much aid as possible to Ukraine before Trump -- who has repeatedly criticized US assistance for Kyiv and claimed he could secure a ceasefire within hours -- takes over.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As President Joe Biden has \"made clear, we\'re going to continue to provide additional packages right up to the end of this administration,\" National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said earlier Thursday.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Trump\'s comments have triggered fears in Kyiv and Europe about the future of US aid, and Ukraine\'s ability to withstand Russian attacks in the absence of further American support.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United States has spearheaded the push for international support for Ukraine, quickly forging a coalition to back Kyiv after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 and coordinating aid from dozens of countries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ukraine\'s international supporters have since then provided tens of billions of dollars in weapons, ammunition, training and other security aid that has been key to helping Kyiv resist Russian forces.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'International desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:45:32', '2024-12-13 15:45:32'),
(13152, 13152, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Gaza\'s civil defence agency said a series of Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 58 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks, while the military said it targeted planning to hijack the vehicles.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The latest bloodshed came despite growing optimism that negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal might finally succeed, with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan saying on Thursday that the regional \"context\" had changed in favour of an agreement.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seven guards were killed in a strike in Rafah, in southern Gaza, while another attack left five guards dead in nearby Khan Yunis, agency spokesman Mahmud Basal said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The (Israeli) occupation once again targeted those securing the aid trucks,\" Basal told AFP, though the military said it \"does not strike humanitarian aid trucks\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Basal added that around 30 people, most of them children, were wounded in the two strikes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The trucks carrying flour were on their way to UNRWA warehouses,\" Basal noted, referring to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Witnesses later told AFP that residents looted flour from the trucks after the strikes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The military said its forces \"conducted precise strikes\" overnight on armed Hamas present in an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"All of the terrorists that were eliminated were members of Hamas and planned to violently hijack humanitarian aid trucks and transfer them to Hamas in support of continuing terrorist activity,\" a military statement said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">- \'Apocalyptic\' -</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United Nations and aid agencies have repeatedly warned about the acute humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip, exacerbated by the war that has persisted for more than 14 months.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Conditions for people across the Gaza Strip are appalling and apocalyptic,\" UNRWA spokeswoman Louise Wateridge told journalists during a visit to Nuseirat in central Gaza.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She added that life-saving aid to \"besieged areas in north Gaza governorate has been largely blocked\" since the Israeli military launched a sweeping assault there in early October.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In southern Gaza, UNRWA said earlier this week it had successfully delivered enough food aid for 200,000 people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But on Thursday it said \"a serious incident\" meant that only one truck out of a convoy of 70 travelling along Gaza\'s southern border reached its destination.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The agency did not provide any details on the incident, but called on \"all parties to ensure safe, unimpeded and uninterrupted\" aid deliveries.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As diplomacy aimed at ending the war appeared to be gaining pace again, the violence continued.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on two homes, near Nuseirat refugee camp -- which was again hit later in the evening -- and Gaza City killed 21 people.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fifteen people, at least six of them children, died \"as a result of an Israeli bombing\" of a building sheltering displaced people near Nuseirat, Bassal said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bassam al-Habash, a relative of the dead in Nuseirat said: \"These people are innocent, they are not wanted. They have nothing to do with the war.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"They are civilians, and this is not a war between two armies, but a war armed with weapons, planes and Western support against a defenceless people who own nothing.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another strike late on Thursday killed at least 25 people and wounded 50 others in the Nuseirat refugee camp, the civil defence said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">- Diplomatic push -</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the latest diplomatic effort to secure an end to the violence, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The non-binding resolution was rejected by the United States, Israel\'s main military backer.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, in recent days, there have been indications that previously stalled ceasefire negotiations could be revived.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Families of the 96 hostages still in Gaza since the Hamas attack that triggered the war, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead, are pressing for their release.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who visited Israel on Thursday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he \"got the sense\" that the Israeli leader was \"ready to do a deal\".</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also said that the Hamas approach to negotiations had changed, attributing it to the overthrow of their ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the ceasefire that went into effect in the war between Israel and another ally, Lebanese group Hezbollah.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"We are now faced with a dramatically reshaped Middle East in which Israel is stronger, Iran is weaker,\" he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hamas, Hezbollah and Assad have all been backed by Iran.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hamas abducted 251 hostages during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which killed 1,208 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This count includes hostages who died or were killed while held in Gaza.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israel\'s retaliatory offensive has killed at least 44,805 people in Gaza, a majority of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory\'s health ministry that the United Nations considers reliable.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'International desk', '[\"43\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:48:50', '2024-12-13 15:48:50'),
(13153, 13153, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan&nbsp; Miraz said the lack of ability to get wickets in the middle overs was the reason for tasting an ignominius whitewash in the three-match ODI series at the hands of West Indies for the first time since 2014.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from the second game, Bangladesh batters got big runs in the first ODI and third ODI by piling up 294-6 and 321-5 respectively but couldn’t defend the total.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">A super batting performance saw Bangladesh rack up a mammoth total in the third ODI as they were eying for avoiding a series sweep but against a rampant West Indies side it became meager eventually.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mahmudullah Riyad made team-best 63 ball-84 not out, an innings studded by seven fours and four sixes.&nbsp; Stand-in captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and opener Soumya Sarkar scored 73 runs each while Jaker Ali who put on a record-breaking 150 with Mahmudullah in an unbeaten sixth wicket stand was not out on 62.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“It was a tough day for our bowlers. We did well with the bat, especially Soumya and Mahmudullah and Jaker finished well. We didn\'t get wickets in the middle overs, that was the problem for us,” Miraz said after the match.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“We are missing some senior players in this series due to injury. So, I had to take responsibility at No. 4. It would have been good if I got a hundred today but still I\'m trying.’</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz heaped praise of Mahmudullah Riyad who showed the value of the experience by hitting three straight half-centuries in the series. At the same time, he said the young players wasted their opportunity to take up the responsibility in absence of some key player.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Mahmudullah has been playing since a long time and he has got three fifties in this series. It was also an opportunity for the young players to take up responsibility but they couldn\'t do,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh normally used to play on slow wicket on&nbsp; most of the occasions and couldn’t score big when they got the opportunity to play on sporting wicket. This time, they broke this stereotype by piling on runs with relatively ease. Miraz said this will be helpful for them in the Champions Trophy where the pitch will be batting-friendly.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“After this series, we have a Champions Trophy. There will be good wickets during that tournament so hopefully, we can keep improving,” he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">West Indies captain Shai Hope meanwhile was elated to achieve their target of sweeping the series despite resting several key players.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“This is a big step in the right direction. We were challenged, we found ways to improve in every game. It\'s a very thin line, you always want to give opportunities to guys at this level to see what they are capable of,” Hope said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“Very happy to see the guys playing good cricket today. In the past, we haven\'t been winning series clinically. We spoke to the boys and it\'s good that we finished the series like this.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"20\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-13 15:55:43', '2024-12-13 15:55:43'),
(13154, 13154, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, tomorrow as he is now on a two-day tour there to attend D-8 Summit.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"The chief adviser is scheduled to deliver an address at Al-Azhar University on December 19,\" his Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof Yunus will address the Egyptian university as part of an invitation of Al-Azhar Al Sharif\'s Grand Imam Ahmed Eltayeb.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Grand Imam invited the Bangladesh chief adviser to deliver address at Al-Azhar University as he called on him at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the Azerbaijan capital Baku on November 12 last.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the tour, the chief adviser will join D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation known as Developing-8 summit in the Egypt\'s capital scheduled to be held on December 19.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the sidelines of the summit, he is likely to hold bilateral meetings with the heads of the government of some D-8 member states, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said the deputy press secretary.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-18 15:18:42', '2024-12-18 15:18:42'),
(13155, 13155, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">The government has extended an invitation to United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres to visit Bangladesh in 2025 to witness firsthand the Bangladesh\'s ongoing transformation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith conveyed the invitation on behalf of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a farewell call at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, according to a message received here today.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UN secretary general reaffirmed his full support for the interim government led by Professor Yunus and expressed optimism about Bangladesh\'s continued active role in promoting multilateralism within the UN system.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He underscored Bangladesh\'s contributions to addressing global challenges such as climate change, development, peace and security, and food and water insecurity.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the meeting, Muhith discussed the upcoming high-level International Conference on the Rohingya issue, scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The conference, endorsed by consensus in a resolution adopted during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, aims to review the crisis comprehensively and propose a time-bound, sustainable solution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Bangladesh envoy sought the Secretary General\'s cooperation in organizing the conference, which will focus on ensuring the voluntary, safe, and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In response, Guterres reiterated his concern over the plight of the Rohingyas, commended Bangladesh for its generosity in hosting them, and assured full UN support for the success of the conference.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Bangladesh ambassador also briefed the UN chief on the formation of six reform commissions by the interim government in the lead-up to a free, fair, and credible general election.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">These commissions will address public administration, the Anti-Corruption Commission, judiciary, police, the electoral system, and the constitution.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The secretary general lauded Ambassador Muhith\'s remarkable contributions to the UN and expressed hope that Bangladesh would continue to benefit from his expertise in multilateralism.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Muhith, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Austria and Denmark, joined the Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the UN in August 2022.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During his tenure, he served in several prominent roles, including President of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS for 2024, Chair of the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) during the 79th UNGA session, Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission in 2022, and President of the Executive Board of UN Women in 2022.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In November this year, he was elected as a member of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) for 2025-2028 in a closely contested election at the UN Headquarters in New York.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"19\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-18 15:23:09', '2024-12-18 15:23:09'),
(13156, 13156, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi belittled Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and freedom fighters by claiming that December 16, 1971, was India’s historic victory.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“India arrogantly considers itself the master, as its Prime Minister Narendra Modi said December 16 was India’s historic victory,” he said while addressing a programme calling for a boycott of Indian products in Shantinagar.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The BNP leader said Modi has belittled and ignored the independence of Bangladesh, its independent territory, the liberation war and the freedom fighters of Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said the brave sons of Bangladesh fought and put up a resistance against the invading forces of Pakistan from rivers, canals, water bodies, and jungles.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“You (India) played the role of a friend. So, how can it be India’s Victory Day instead of Bangladesh’s Victory Day? That means they want to ignore our Liberation War,” the BNP leader said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said India also wanted to belittle the sacrifices of the 30 lakh martyrs who gave their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“When America was fighting against the British, France helped America from 1776 until their victory in 1781. But France never claimed that this was their Victory Day. Americans celebrate their Victory Day, their Independence Day,” Rizvi said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On Bangladesh’s Victory Day on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India\'s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us,\" Modi wrote in a post on X.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and their unshakeable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation\'s history,\" he added.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rizvi also criticised India for backing Sheikh Hasina’s government to illegally stay in power.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">“No country in the world, except Delhi, has supported Sheikh Hasina for the past 16 years,” he said.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"1\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-18 15:35:17', '2024-12-18 15:35:17'),
(13157, 13157, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Bangladesh put in yet another determined performance to secure the T20 International series against West Indies, beating the hosts by 27 runs in the second match today at Arnos Vale in Kingstown, St Vincent.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The victory gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead and a first-ever series victory on Caribbean soil. Earlier in 2018, Bangladesh had won a T20I series against West Indies, but two of the three T20Is that Bangladesh won to seal the series were played in USA\'s Florida.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bangladesh bowlers once again were instrumental in the victory after their seven-run win in the first match.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On a Bangladesh-like slow pitch, Bangladesh were restricted to 129-7 but they defended the low total by dismissing West Indies for 102 in 18.5 overs.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shamim Patwari, who played a key role in victory in the first match, stood tall once again with a 17 ball-35 not out which helped the side propel past 100. Patwari struck two fours and as many sixes.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mehidy Hasan Miraz made 25 ball-26 after Bangladesh made a disastrous start by being reduced to 39-3. Stand-in captain Liton Das who promoted him as opener and Tanzid Hasan Tamim who came down as No.3 batter, were dismissed on single-digit figure.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Miraz and Jaker Ali resisted to some extent before Alzarri Joseph removed Miraz and Obd McCoy gave Bangladesh another blow with the wicket of Jaker who made 21 runs.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gudakesh Motie further jolted Bangladesh, with double strike that saw him taking the wicket of Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan for single digit figure.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">But Patwari came up with steely resolve to help give the total that still looked not safe for a victory.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the bowlers, led by Taskin Ahmed, ripped through the West Indies batting lineup with ease to help the side confirm the series.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taskin ended with 3-16 and put Bangladesh in a commanding position, striking twice with the prized scalps of Brandon King (8) and Andre Fletcher for a duck in his first spell. He later came back with fire to get rid of Akeal Hosein, who kept West Indies alive.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Akeal made a run-a-ball-31 with two sixes, but Taskin had him caught by Miraz to wrap up West Indies.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Roston Chase made 32 and Johnson Charles scored 14 to be the only other two apart from Akeal who could reach double digits.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain claimed two wickets apiece to complement Taskin.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;The third and final T20 is on Friday at the same venue, after which Bangladesh\'s long tour in the West Indies will come to an end.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"20\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-18 15:39:53', '2024-12-18 15:39:53'),
(13158, 13158, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \">&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Written by Aparna Rani Rajbongshi and directed by Naznin Hasan Khan, the special telefilm \"Neel Shubhra\" has recently been completed. The cast includes Sohan Khan, Jannatun Noor Moon, Saika Ahmed, Anwar Shahi, Enayet Ullah Sayed (Shipul Sayed), Farid Hossain, Tajrian Sultana, Sumon Ahmed Babu, AB Rashid, Shahadat Joy, and others. The telefilm will air on Channel i on Friday, December 27, at 3 PM.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story revolves around Karim, known as the \"brother\" of the neighborhood, always surrounded by his gang. He is beloved for his helpful nature and has never wronged anyone. However, tensions arise when Aslam, once Karim\'s good friend, turns against him.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sejuti and her mother move into the neighborhood as new tenants, and Karim instantly develops feelings for Sejuti. This creates conflict between the two groups. Meanwhile, Sejuti battles cancer, an illness that brings her closer to death with every passing moment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a dramatic turn, Aslam sets aside their differences and helps Karim in his struggle. Together, they consult a doctor, but it\'s too lateSejuti\'s cancer has reached its final stage. After her death, Karim is seen wandering the streets like a madman, lost in grief. This romantic yet tragic tale unfolds against the backdrop of loyalty, love, and loss.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Playwright Aparna Rani Rajbongshi remarked, \"While budget constraints often lead to room-based, simplistic stories, I wrote this narrative with a focus on family and relationships. I prefer weaving stories in a familial atmosphere rather than confining myself to cliched plots.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director Naznin Hasan Khan shared, \"I put immense care into this project. Sohan Khan and Jannatun Noor Moon are exceptional actors, and working with them has been an incredible experience. This is my first venture into a serious story of this kind. I hope viewers will appreciate it.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-26 23:02:30', '2024-12-26 23:02:30'),
(13159, 13159, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Written by Aparna Rani Rajbongshi and directed by Naznin Hasan Khan, the special telefilm \"Neel Shubhra\" has recently been completed. The cast includes Sohan Khan, Jannatun Noor Moon, Saika Ahmed, Anwar Shahi, Enayet Ullah Sayed (Shipul Sayed), Farid Hossain, Tajrian Sultana, Sumon Ahmed Babu, AB Rashid, Shahadat Joy, and others. The telefilm will air on Channel i on Friday, December 27, at 3 PM.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story revolves around Karim, known as the \"brother\" of the neighborhood, always surrounded by his gang. He is beloved for his helpful nature and has never wronged anyone. However, tensions arise when Aslam, once Karim\'s good friend, turns against him.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sejuti and her mother move into the neighborhood as new tenants, and Karim instantly develops feelings for Sejuti. This creates conflict between the two groups. Meanwhile, Sejuti battles cancer, an illness that brings her closer to death with every passing moment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a dramatic turn, Aslam sets aside their differences and helps Karim in his struggle. Together, they consult a doctor, but it\'s too lateSejuti\'s cancer has reached its final stage. After her death, Karim is seen wandering the streets like a madman, lost in grief. This romantic yet tragic tale unfolds against the backdrop of loyalty, love, and loss.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Playwright Aparna Rani Rajbongshi remarked, \"While budget constraints often lead to room-based, simplistic stories, I wrote this narrative with a focus on family and relationships. I prefer weaving stories in a familial atmosphere rather than confining myself to cliched plots.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director Naznin Hasan Khan shared, \"I put immense care into this project. Sohan Khan and Jannatun Noor Moon are exceptional actors, and working with them has been an incredible experience. This is my first venture into a serious story of this kind. I hope viewers will appreciate it.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-26 23:33:09', '2024-12-26 23:33:09'),
(13160, 13160, '<div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Faridul Islam Rubel was honored with the title of Best Playwright at the 12th Bioscope Star Awards 2024. The prestigious award ceremony took place on December 24, 2024, at the Central Kochi-Kachhar Mela in the capital, Dhaka, organized by the BioScope Cultural Foundation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the event, Faridul Islam Rubel was presented with a commemorative trophy for Best Playwright by the chief guest, cultural figure Pirzada Shahidul Harun, and Chief Justice Siddiqur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court). The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Tamiji and chaired by Shafiqul Rahman.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his speech, Faridul Islam Rubel expressed his gratitude for the honor. He shared, \"I don\'t know how refined a playwright\'s writing should be to depict a character in front of the audience, but I constantly try to present it beautifully. Sometimes, real characters surpass those of imagination, which brings me immense joy. The greatest joy comes when the audience appreciates the work. I create with the audience in mind, and I will continue to maintain this approach in my future writings.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Faridul Islam Rubel also thanked everyone present at the event.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div></div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-27 19:50:58', '2024-12-27 19:50:58'),
(13161, 13161, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">At the 12th edition of the Bioscope Star Awards 2024, renowned director Naznin Hasan Khan was honored with the Best Director award. The prestigious ceremony took place on December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) at the Central Kochi-Kanchar Mela in the capital, organized by the Bioscope Cultural Foundation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the event, Naznin Hasan Khan was presented with the award by the chief guest, Justice Siddiqur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court), and the main discussant, cultural figure Pirzada Shaheedul Harun. The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. M. Nazirul Islam Tamiji, with Shafiqur Rahman presiding.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On receiving the award, director Naznin Hasan Khan expressed her gratitude, saying, \"It feels great to be recognized for any work, as it enhances my love, passion, and responsibility toward my craft. In filmmaking, I dont want to restrict myself to a specific genre. I always strive to create works that are considerate of the audience. I will continue this approach in the future. Creating diverse stories is what defines my work.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She further added, \"I do not prefer superficial work. I have no interest in conventional stories. I feel most comfortable telling tales that reflect the societal context, in sync with the times.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She also thanked the judging panel and the guests for their support and acknowledgment.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-27 20:05:57', '2024-12-27 20:05:57'),
(13162, 13162, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Enayet Ullah Syed (Shipul Syed) received the Bioscope Star Award for Best Actor at the 12th Bioscope Star Award-2024. The award ceremony took place on December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) at the Central Kachi-Kanchar Mela in Dhaka, organized by the Bioscope Cultural Foundation. During the event, Enayet Ullah Syed was presented with the prestigious honor by the chief guest, Justice Siddiqueur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh), and the keynote speaker, cultural figure Pirzada Shahidul Harun.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking about the recognition, Enayet Ullah Syed expressed that culture plays a significant role in shaping the fundamental changes of a country. As an actor, his effort has always been to influence society and change people\'s mindset. He strives to deliver positive messages through his performances in dramas, taking into account the preferences of the audience. If his work has led to even a small change in society, he considers it a success.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shipul Syed is known for his remarkable roles in various plays such as Grahonkala, Ghunpoka, Tarpor Paruler Din, Eid Diary, Engagement, Transistor, and several notable TV series like Bhelki, Dokkhinayoner Din, Paribar O Ekta Company, Pita Banam Putro Gung, Boro Mia Chhoto Mia, Shudhui Tomar Jonno, Protiddondi, Boss er Chair, Natboltu, Sultan Suleman Ekhon Banglay, among others.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Notably, Shipul Syed began his journey in theatre in 1994 with the Bornochora Theatre Group (Chandpur), and has been a member of the Nagarik Nattya Shomproday in Dhaka since 2001.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-27 23:08:40', '2024-12-27 23:08:40'),
(13163, 13163, '<div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Actor Farid Hossain was awarded the title of Best Actor at the 12th BioScope Star Award 2024. The award ceremony was held on December 24, 2024, at the Central Kochi-Kachar Mela in Dhaka, organized by the Bioscope Cultural Foundation.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The prestigious award was presented to Farid Hossain by the chief guest, Justice Siddiqueur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh), and the keynote speaker, cultural personality Pirjada Shahidul Harun. The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Md. Nazirul Islam Tamizi, with Shafiqul Rahman presiding.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Farid Hossain shared his thoughts, saying, \"I never act with the expectation of winning awards. My focus is always on my love for the work, the joy it brings, and my dedication. This recognition is the result of that passion. I thank the judges and the relevant authorities for this honor. I will continue to strive to give my best through good work and great storytelling. Ultimately, the love of the audience proves to be the highest reward. I send my heartfelt thanks to them.\"</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the ceremony, Farid Hossain expressed his gratitude to the judges, honored guests, and the BioScope authorities for the recognition.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-27 23:11:29', '2024-12-27 23:11:29'),
(13164, 13164, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">At the 12th Bioscope Star Award-2024, renowned playrighter Arpona Rani Rajbongshi was honored with the Best Playwright award.&nbsp; The award ceremony, organized by the Bioscope Cultural Foundation, took place on December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) at the Central Kachi-Kacha Mela in the capital. During the event, the award was presented to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by the chief guest Justice Siddiqur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh) and the keynote speaker Pirzada Shahidul Harun, a cultural personality.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In her speech, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi expressed her gratitude, stating, Drama is a medium that brings worldly matters to life. It acts as a mirror of society. As a playwright, I always try to entertain the audience while also contributing to social change. I am truly delighted and overwhelmed to receive the Best Playwright Award. This recognition will further increase my dedication to my work because the pen is the only weapon that can both make people laugh and make them cry.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Mu. Nazrul Islam Tamiji, and Shafiqul Rahman presided over the ceremony.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-27 23:14:18', '2024-12-27 23:14:18'),
(13165, 13165, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Renowned novelist, playwright, and lyricist Rajib Moni Das recently served as a judge for the reality show Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024. This marked his second time judging the competition, where he played a significant role as the lead judge in both the preliminary selection round and the grand finale. This year, six winners were selected, who will represent Bangladesh in national and international contests.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The grand finale of Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks (Season 4) was held on Friday evening, December 27, at the International Convention Center Ltd. (ICCL). Rajib Moni Das, alongside a distinguished panel of judges, carried out the crucial task of identifying talented and charismatic individuals. Reflecting on the event, he remarked, “There needs to be a platform to showcase the talents scattered across the country, and Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks is providing that opportunity.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He further added, “This is my second time encountering such an experience. When I was invited to judge the final round, I was surprised and thrilled!” He continued, “I have been working for many years in the fields of novels, dramas, and music. The organizers must have valued my experience, which is why I was invited to judge. Feeling honored, I participated in the final round as well.”</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The competition, which began in August, saw both men and women register online and go through multiple stages before reaching the finale. Other judges on the panel included Apu Biswas, Naznin Khan, Joy Chowdhury, Mahbub Hasan, Sifat Nusrat, Maria Kispatra and Faridul Islam Rubel.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The winners of Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024 have been announced, with Priyanka Baroi crowned as the Champion in the women\'s category. Muskan Chowdhury secured the position of 1st Runner-Up, while Tazruba Nowsheen was awarded the title of 2nd Runner-Up. In the men\'s category, Raian Mukit Alvi emerged as the Champion, followed by Adnan Karim as the 1st Runner-Up, and Ariyan Shohug as the 2nd Runner-Up. These talented individuals will now represent Bangladesh in national and international competitions, showcasing their charm and abilities on larger platforms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-29 20:32:59', '2024-12-29 20:32:59'),
(13166, 13166, '<div style=\"text-align: justify; \"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">Director and cultural personality Naznin Hasan Khan has been appointed as a judge for the reality show Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks-2024. She was one of the judges from the initial selection to the final round of the competition. Out of thousands of contestants, six winners were selected, who will represent Bangladesh in national and international competitions.&nbsp;</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The final round of Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks (Season 4) was held on the evening of December 27, 2024, at the International Convention Center (ICCL). Naznin Hasan Khan expressed her thoughts on the event, stating that Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks helps groom talent from across the country to represent Bangladesh on both national and international stages. Additionally, it fills gaps in the cultural sector, which is a significant contribution to the industry. She thanked the organizers for this initiative and wished success for the event.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The competition was open to both men and women who registered online in August 2024. After going through several stages, the final round was held on Friday. The other judges included Apu Biswas, Rajib Moni Das, Joy Chowdhury, Mahmud Hasan, Sifat Nusrat, and Maria Kisspotra.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The winners of Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024 have been announced, with Priyanka Baroi crowned as the Champion in the women\'s category. Muskan Chowdhury secured the position of 1st Runner-Up, while Tazruba Nowsheen was awarded the title of 2nd Runner-Up. In the men\'s category, Raian Mukit Alvi emerged as the Champion, followed by Adnan Karim as the 1st Runner-Up, and Ariyan Shohug as the 2nd Runner-Up. These talented individuals will now represent Bangladesh in national and international competitions, showcasing their charm and abilities on larger platforms.</div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align: justify; \">bnbd24/kh</div>', NULL, 'News Desk', '[\"13\"]', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, '2024-12-29 20:35:08', '2024-12-29 20:35:08');
