Desk Report, Are cartoons journalism? While working as a cartoonist in a newspaper, I have faced various experiences at different times. Once, at an event, a friend of mine was introducing me as a ‘journalist’. Someone from the side said, ‘Hey, I know him, he is not a journalist, he is a cartoonist.’ Are cartoons journalism? I feel proud of both identities. I am a cartoonist because I have a deep love for cartoons. And journalism, needless to say, is a respectable identity in our society. But are cartoons and…
Read MoreDay: July 28, 2025
Allegations of US involvement in July coup are a myth, says former US diplomat
Desk Report, Allegations of US involvement in July coup are a myth, says former US diplomat Former US diplomat John Danilewitz has said that the previous government and its supporters have been spreading the idea that the US was involved in the political change in Bangladesh in the July uprising. Their propaganda is a myth. Because they have not been able to provide any evidence for the allegations made against the US. Allegations of US involvement in July coup are a myth, says former US diplomat Danilewitz made these comments…
Read MoreVideo of wife being beaten on Cox’s Bazar beach goes viral, husband arrested
Desk Report, Video of wife being beaten on Cox’s Bazar beach goes viral, husband arrested Police have arrested a young man after a video of a woman being publicly beaten up at Sugandha Point on the Cox’s Bazar beach went viral on social media. Video of wife being beaten on Cox’s Bazar beach goes viral, husband arrested The young man was arrested from the Sugandha Point area of the beach around 11 am today, Monday. Cox’s Bazar District Police Spokesperson and Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Md. Jasim Uddin Chowdhury…
Read MoreConcerns over human rights mission, decision made without discussion not fair: Salahuddin Ahmed
Desk Report, Concerns over human rights mission, decision made without discussion not fair: Salahuddin Ahmed BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed concern over the launch of the UN High Commission for Human Rights mission in Dhaka. He said that the human rights situation in Gaza, Palestine is much worse than in Bangladesh. But the UN is not doing much there. This decision taken by the interim government without consultation with political parties was not justified. Concerns over human rights mission, decision made without discussion not fair: Salahuddin Ahmed…
Read MoreThree leaders expelled from Jubo League for attending NCP roadshow in Kishoreganj
Desk Report, Three leaders expelled from Jubo League for attending NCP roadshow in Kishoreganj The District Jubo League has expelled three leaders, including Golam Kabir, the general secretary of Itna Upazila Jubo League in Kishoreganj, from the party for participating in a road meeting organized by the National Citizens Party (NCP). The other two are Kamruzzaman, a member of the Kishoreganj District Jubo League’s convening committee, and Baset Ahmed, a member of Itna Upazila Jubo League. According to party sources, Golam Kabir, the general secretary of Itna Upazila Jubo League,…
Read MoreHossain Khaled is the new chairman of City Bank
Desk Report, Hossain Khaled is the new chairman of City Bank Hossain Khaled, the entrepreneur director of the private City Bank, has been elected as the chairman of the bank. He was elected at the meeting of the bank’s board of directors on Sunday. This information was given in a press release. Hossain Khaled is the new chairman of City Bank The release said that Hossain Khaled had previously served as the vice chairman of City Bank for seven years. He is a member of the executive committee and risk…
Read MoreAirbase essential for Dhaka’s air defense: Air Force
Desk Report, Airbase essential for Dhaka’s air defense: Air Force Air Commodore Shahidul Islam of the Bangladesh Air Force has said that it is essential to have a fighter air base in Dhaka to ensure the air defense and security of the capital. Airbase essential for Dhaka’s air defense: Air Force Shahidul Islam said this at a press conference organized at the old PSC building of the Aviation University in Tejgaon on Monday afternoon. Stating that the fighter air training base will not be moved from Dhaka, Shahidul Islam said…
Read MoreMilestone holiday extended for the third time until Saturday
Desk Report, Milestone holiday extended for the third time until Saturday The holiday at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, has been extended for three more days following the crash of a fighter jet. As a result, normal educational activities were supposed to start from Monday, but that did not happen. All educational activities have been suspended for the third time, extending the holiday until Saturday (August 2). Milestone holiday extended for the third time until Saturday Milestone School and College Vice Principal (Administration) Md. Masud Alam confirmed this…
Read MoreIniesta looks like another 17-year-old wonder kid at Barcelona
Desk Report, Iniesta looks like another 17-year-old wonder kid at Barcelona He was only 17, but he looked even younger. He looked like a child in the crowd of other footballers from Barcelona and Vissel Kobe. He might be worried about getting hurt in a one-on-one situation. But after watching the game for a while, he realized his mistake. No matter how young he was or how young he looked, Pedro Fernandez Sarmineto was like a different person when the ball went to his feet. Someone who was ahead of…
Read MoreWhy is the question of Awami League joining the movement?
Desk Report, Why is the question of Awami League joining the movement? Any fatalistic society has a past and a future at its core. Since the present is so absent from that society, there is no need to discuss real problems or solutions to them. Perhaps this tendency is most visible in politics. Why is the question of Awami League joining the movement? Looking at the political landscape of Bangladesh, it is clear that the past has dominated the present in politics here. The main task of each government that…
Read More