Hindustan Times: The DMK on Tuesday said as many as 248 party workers died, ‘shocked’ by the death of party patriarch M Karunanidhi and announced a solatium of Rs two lakh each to their families. After knowing about the hospitalisation and failing health of Karunanidhi and later his death, 248 party workers died, a resolution…
Ghacks: Google removed the direct Contacts link on Gmail when it launched the new Gmail interface some time ago. Users of the classic Gmail interface could still open contacts from the main menu; this option is being removed by Google according to a new post on the official GSuite Updates blog. The reason? Google states…
Timesnownews: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that the world body has not received requests from other countries to initiate a criminal investigation into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Guterres said that he himself does not have the power to launch any criminal probe unless the Security Council provides a mandate…
Dr. Badiul Alam Majumder speaks to DOT : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured the opposition that it will be allowed to criticise the government without any obstacles in the 11th National Parliament. “I would like to tell the opposition leader and all opposition lawmakers that criticism is always important in a democratic process. I can…
Banglanews24: Police detained thirty two persons including three members of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh and Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh in drives conducted in various places of the district. Arms, a magazine, a foreign pistol, 3 rounds of bullets, hemp, heroin, gun powder, 500 bottles of phensedyls were also seized from them, said inspector Mintu Rahman.
MEMO: The Libyan Peace Group on Wednesday launched an initiative aimed at achieving comprehensive national reconciliation to end the crisis in Libya. The group includes representatives of the February 17th Martyrs Brigade who overthrew the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, leaders of the Gaddafi regime and the Karama process launched by Khalifa Haftar’s forces. In a…
Prof Dr Emajuddin Ahmed, Former Vice Chancellor, Dhaka University: Following the movement to reform the existing quota system in public service recruitments, the movement for safe roads was logical too. Democracy is found wanting in the country. Bangladesh has emerged as an undemocratic country. The students would not come under attack, face lawsuit or be…
Kabir Humayun: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed Sunday for delivering order on a petition filed by the state seeking stay on the High Court order granting six months bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in an arson case filed under the Special Powers Act in Comilla. A four-member Appellate Division bench,…
The Times: Blood taken from a young person could be the key to maintaining long-lasting health in old age, scientists claim. Blood factors obtained from young beings can improve late-life health in animals, the study published in Nature journal revealed. It could also help reduce the chances of developing age-related diseases, the scientists at University…
Reported by: Saif Nasir Written by: Tanzim Taqrim The charge has been raised against Hamida Begum, a teacher of Bhola Government Girls’ High School for cutting a ninth grade student’s hair because she came to class fashionably. This occurred at school hour last Saturday. DC Mohan Salim Uddin and school principle Shushant Kumar demand justice…