Desk Report, Husband and wife sentenced for calling and killing Chittagong University student A court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and his wife to life imprisonment in a murder case involving a student of Chittagong University who was summoned to his home. First Additional Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Abdur Rahman gave the verdict on Monday. Husband and wife sentenced for calling and killing Chittagong University student Government Prosecutor Mainul Hossain Bhuiyan told Prothom Alo that the court sentenced accused Md. Iqbal to life imprisonment, a fine of…
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Bodies of 8 people handed over to their parents, death toll rises to 22
Desk Report, Bodies of 8 people handed over to their parents, death toll rises to 22 A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a building at Milestone School and College in Uttara, the capital. The Fire Service has confirmed the death of at least one person in the incident. Rescue work is underway at the scene. Bodies of 8 people handed over to their parents, death toll rises to 22 Lima Khan, the officer in charge of the Fire Service control room, told Prothom Alo shortly after 2 pm…
Read MoreA half-burnt shoe
Desk Report, A half-burnt shoe I picked up my mobile and saw three ‘missed calls’ in a row. I quickly called back Prothom Alo First News Head Imam Hossain Saeed Bhai. He said, ‘Quickly go to Milestone School in Uttara. An Air Force training aircraft has crashed at the school, you should go quickly.’ A half-burnt shoe As soon as the conversation ended, I immediately rented a motorcycle through the ‘ride sharing’ service. After getting the motorcycle in just three minutes, I told the driver, ‘Brother, go a little faster…
Read More28 countries, including UK and France, call for ‘stop the war now’ in Gaza
Desk Report, 28 countries, including UK and France, call for ‘stop the war now’ in Gaza Twenty-eight countries, including the UK, France, Australia and Canada, and the European Union, have issued a joint statement calling on Israel to “stop the war now”. According to them, “human suffering has reached new depths” in Gaza. 28 countries, including UK and France, call for ‘stop the war now’ in Gaza The joint statement is the latest example of the increasingly harsh language of Western allies towards Israel and the country’s increasing isolation in…
Read MorePlane crash: 5 people die at National Burn Institute
Desk Report, Plane crash: 5 people die at National Burn Institute Five people have died at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the plane crash at Milestone School and College. At around 1:15 am on Monday night, the institute’s associate professor and joint director Dr. Md. Maruful Islam confirmed this information to Prothom Alo. Plane crash: 5 people die at National Burn Institute Maruful Islam said, “Five people have died so far among the burn victims brought to our hospital between 2 pm and 5 pm. Among…
Read MoreAsif did not hide himself, wants to remain in the blood donation program for life
Desk Report, Asif did not hide himself, wants to remain in the blood donation program for life Physical disabilities or family hardships have not deterred Asif Ahmed (23). He has overcome his limitations and is working to save the lives of dying people. He donates blood himself, and also plays a role in saving the lives of countless people by collecting blood donors from different parts of the country. Asif did not hide himself, wants to remain in the blood donation program for life Asif is a moderator of the…
Read MoreToday’s HSC and equivalent exams postponed: Education Advisor Shafiqul Al said
Desk Report, Today’s HSC and equivalent exams postponed: Education Advisor Shafiqul Al said The HSC and equivalent examinations have been postponed today (Tuesday) due to the crash of a training fighter jet at Milestone School and College in Uttara, the capital, causing casualties, said Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the interim government. He made the announcement in a post on his verified Facebook account at around 7:15 am on Tuesday. Today’s HSC and equivalent exams postponed: Education Advisor Shafiqul Al said This morning, Shafiqul Alam wrote in the post,…
Read MoreNew Zealand extends working hours for students, more new initiatives
Desk Report, New Zealand extends working hours for students, more new initiatives The New Zealand government has made several announcements for international students. Working hours are increasing and the number of students will also increase in the next 9 years. The New Zealand government has undertaken such a big plan to double the revenue from education. The country’s Ministry of Education recently published a policy in this regard. It plans to increase the size of the international education market to 7.2 billion New Zealand dollars by 2034. New Zealand extends…
Read MorePlane crashes into school, 22 killed
Desk Report, Plane crashes into school, 22 killed Some students were in class, some were preparing to return home after the holidays. Parents were waiting outside. Like any other day, there was a familiar bustle on Monday afternoon in the premises of Milestone School and College in Uttara in the capital. Suddenly, a loud noise was heard after 1 pm. In an instant, everything was thrown into chaos with fire, smoke and screams. Plane crashes into school, 22 killed It was later learned that the Air Force’s FT-7 BGI fighter…
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