Desk Report, Why is India so attracted to English? British traders set foot on the shores of India in the early 17th century (1601–1700 AD). They came here in search of spices and silk, but they stayed for centuries. They left a legacy in the country that continues to deeply influence this nation long after the end of colonial rule and exploitation. And that is the English language. Why is India so attracted to English? In India, English was first a tool of trade. Later, it became the language of…
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‘I’ll wipe it out even faster,’ Trump threatens Iran again
Desk Report, ‘I’ll wipe it out even faster,’ Trump threatens Iran again US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran again over its nuclear program. He has threatened to wipe out Iran‘s nuclear capability so quickly that it will be wiped out before anyone can lift a finger. ‘I’ll wipe it out even faster,’ Trump threatens Iran again Trump made the threat at a press conference in Scotland on Monday. Tehran recently said that it would continue its nuclear enrichment program for civilian purposes. The Trump administration had been…
Read MoreGovernment agencies should buy land at full price, not symbolic price: Financial advisor
Desk Report, Government agencies should buy land at full price, not symbolic price: Financial advisor Government land will no longer be given to any organization at a symbolic price, said Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed. If any organization wants to take such land, it will have to pay the appropriate price. Government agencies should buy land at full price, not symbolic price: Financial advisor Salehuddin Ahmed said this after the meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Economic Affairs and Government Procurement at the Cabinet Division meeting room of the Secretariat…
Read MoreThe real RAB chased the fake RAB, the crowd beat up both sides along the way
Desk Report, The real RAB chased the fake RAB, the crowd beat up both sides along the way A microbus was speeding along, honking its horn loudly. Another microbus was following it. Locals stopped the first microbus by planting a tree on the highway, as the incident seemed unusual. The people in the car introduced themselves as RAB. However, none of them were wearing RAB uniforms. The locals became suspicious. When the people tried to escape, the locals caught them and started beating them. The real RAB chased the fake…
Read MorePrimary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building
Desk Report, Primary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building Every child in a government primary school has a dream in their eyes—of the possibility of a future, of changing their own and their family’s fate. But this dream path is not easy. They come to school every day with hungry stomachs, family tensions, and a discriminatory reality. Primary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building Recently, a groundbreaking decision was made—from now on, only students from government primary schools will be…
Read MoreWhen the ‘good people’ were silent on July 24th
Desk Report, When the ‘good people’ were silent on July 24th 1963. Martin Luther King went to jail for leading the fight for the rights of black people in America. But he did not give up, while sitting in a Birmingham jail, he was giving directions to the civil rights movement of black people in the country. Arrests, secret surveillance were carried out across the country. Thousands of people were imprisoned. White thugs were publicly hanging black people. Black-owned businesses were being burned down. When the ‘good people’ were silent…
Read MoreSix injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur
Desk Report, Six injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur A clash and chase took place between leaders and activists of the Mustafapur Union Youth Party and the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur. The incident began at around 8 am on Monday at the Mustafapur Ambari Hat in the upazila. The two sides clashed around 11 am. At least six people were injured in the incident, it was learned from talking to both sides. Six injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur Local leaders of the…
Read MoreDefaulted loans have increased by more than Tk 3 lakh crore in a year
Desk Report, Defaulted loans have increased by more than Tk 3 lakh crore in a year Bank loans distributed during the former Awami League government are becoming defaulters. Especially, the loans of many businessmen known to be close to the top leaders of the ousted party are becoming bad. Again, due to the current economic downturn in the country, the loans of many businessmen are becoming bad. Apart from this, defaulted loans are also increasing due to new policies. Defaulted loans are increasing in almost all banks, good and bad.…
Read MoreBRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter
Desk Report, BRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter BRAC Bank’s profit increased in the second quarter of this year. The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) in the April-June quarter was 1 taka 54 paisa. It was 1 taka 25 paisa in the same period last year. BRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter In addition, BRAC Bank’s profit per share increased in the first six months of the year. BRAC Bank’s earnings per share in the first six months of the year were 3 taka 56 paisa.…
Read MoreBengali tiger culture
Desk Report, Bengali tiger culture Today is World Tiger Day (July 29). There is so much to say about tigers. So many things come to mind. For example, where is such a large animal born, where does it live, what does it eat, how long does it live, how many species, which country’s tigers are more ferocious, why is the tiger called the national animal of Bangladesh, etc. Bengali tiger culture In the history, cultural diversity and tradition of Bengalis, the Royal Bengal Tiger is an animal that symbolizes arrogance,…
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