It would be unfair to block PR if a party does not want it: Jamaat

Desk Report, It would be unfair to block PR if a party does not want it: Jamaat Responding to a question from journalists whether the proportional representation (PR) system could be stuck in the upper house of the bicameral parliament if a major party does not want it, Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said, “We think that it would be injustice and discrimination if one or three parties do not want it. Because the majority of parties are in favor of the proportional representation system.” Abdullah Mohammad Taher told…

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Free training opportunity at Bangladesh-German Technical Training Center

Desk Report, Free training opportunity at Bangladesh-German Technical Training Center The training process for five courses has started at the Bangladesh-German Technical Training Center. Applications for admission to the employability training course must be submitted by July 24. The training course will be conducted under the supervision of the World Bank, the Government of Bangladesh, and the Accelerated and Strengthened Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET). The training will be provided completely free of cost by the government. Free training opportunity at Bangladesh-German Technical Training Center  Latest Politics Bangladesh Crime…

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Modern warfare cannot be won with outdated weapons: Indian General Anil Chauhan

Desk Report, Modern warfare cannot be won with outdated weapons: Indian General Anil Chauhan India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has stressed on the urgent need to modernise the country’s defence system. He said, “Today’s war will have to be fought with tomorrow’s technology, not with outdated systems.” Modern warfare cannot be won with outdated weapons: Indian General Anil Chauhan Anil Chauhan said this while addressing a workshop on drones in Delhi on Wednesday. He believes that India should reduce its dependence on foreign technology for conducting…

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Rishad advances 12 places, 5 of top 10 in Tests are Australians

Desk Report, Rishad advances 12 places, 5 of top 10 in Tests are Australians Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain has been rewarded for his good bowling in the T20 series against Sri Lanka. He has made a big jump in the ICC weekly rankings. Rishad has moved up 12 places to 17th in the updated T20 bowlers’ rankings released today. This is Rishad’s best position in T20s. Earlier, the Bangladesh leg-spinner had once reached number 17 after the West Indies tour last year. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are tied 1-1 in…

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Former surveyor of Chittagong LA branch jailed in corruption case

Desk Report, Former surveyor of Chittagong LA branch jailed in corruption case The court has sent Md. Selim, a former surveyor of the Land Acquisition Wing (LA) of the Chittagong Deputy Commissioner’s Office, to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Judge Mizanur Rahman of the Chittagong Divisional Special Judge’s Court gave the order after the hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Former surveyor of Chittagong LA branch jailed in corruption case Court bench assistant Shahed Kabir told Prothom Alo that although the accused Selim was on bail from…

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NCP rally begins after stage attack and vandalism in Gopalganj

Desk Report, NCP rally begins after stage attack and vandalism in Gopalganj There was an attack and vandalism at the National Citizens Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. Today, Wednesday, at around 1:45 pm, 200 to 300 locals carried out the attack with sticks in the city’s municipal park. They were all Awami League supporters. NCP rally begins after stage attack and vandalism in Gopalganj It was seen from the rally site that at 1:45 pm, 200 to 300 people came to the rally site with sticks. At that time, the…

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Stokes fined along with points deduction

Desk Report, Stokes fined along with points deduction England have been deducted two Test Championship points for their slow over-rate in the Lord’s Test. The ICC said in a press release today. England took a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series after defeating India by 22 runs in the Lord’s Test. England have 24 points from 3 matches in the World Test Championship points table. Their points tally has dropped to 22 with the deduction of 2 points. England’s points percentage has also decreased. The points percentage has dropped from…

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Attack and vandalism at NCP rally in Gopalganj

Desk Report, Attack and vandalism at NCP rally in Gopalganj There was an attack and vandalism at the National Citizens Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. Today, Wednesday, at around 1:45 pm, 200 to 300 locals carried out the attack with sticks in the city’s municipal park. They were all Awami League supporters. Attack and vandalism at NCP rally in Gopalganj It was seen from the rally site that at 1:45 pm, 200 to 300 people came to the rally site with sticks. At that time, the police members who were…

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What happened to Abu Saeed’s body that day?

Desk Report, What happened to Abu Saeed’s body that day? Last year, July 16. It was 3:05 PM. Abu Sayeed‘s name was written on the death certificate at the emergency department of Rangpur Medical College Hospital. The cause of death was stated in English as broad dead. That is, he died before being brought to the hospital. What happened to Abu Saeed’s body that day? Abu Sayeed’s friends and fellow fighters of the movement say that it was 2:18 PM when Abu Sayeed, who was held in front of a…

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Committee formed to assess revenue losses due to NBR strike and shutdown

Desk Report, Committee formed to assess revenue losses due to NBR strike and shutdown An inter-ministerial committee has been formed to assess the economic losses caused by the work stoppage and shutdown program of the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Committee formed to assess revenue losses due to NBR strike and shutdown The committee was formed on Wednesday by an order of the Internal Resources Department (IRD). The nine-member committee, convened by IRD Joint Secretary Syed Rabiul Islam, includes representatives from the Finance Department, Commerce Ministry, Industries Ministry, Shipping Ministry,…

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