Desk Report, New inspiration for Miraj As soon as he got off the stage, Mehedi Hasan Miraj requested Prothom Alo photographer Shamsul Haque, “Brother, please send the pictures…” By then, his wife Rabeya Preeti had received a call from the phone left on the chair. Miraj was the first to tell him about being the runner-up of the year at the City Group-Prothom Alo Sports Award. New inspiration for Miraj While sharing his feelings about receiving the award, Miraj, the all-rounder of the Bangladesh team, said, “I have been runner-up…
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Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee
Desk Report, Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee The extended committee of Jahangirnagar University branch of Chhatra Dal and the committees of 17 residential halls have been announced. The accused in the murder case and Chhatra League workers have also been given positions in these committees. Apart from this, some have also been given positions without being involved in Chhatra Dal politics. Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee The extended committee of 370 members was announced in a press release…
Read MoreHow did then US President Nixon get caught in the Watergate scandal?
Desk Report, How did then US President Nixon get caught in the Watergate scandal? A case has been filed in Raozan, Chittagong over a clash between BNP Central Vice Chairman Gias Uddin Quader Chowdhury (post suspended) and followers of District BNP Convener (Committee dissolved) Golam Akbar’s faction. On Saturday afternoon, a former Upazila BNP General Secretary named Nasim Uddin, a follower of Golam Akbar Khandaker, filed a case at Raozan Police Station accusing 129 people. How did then US President Nixon get caught in the Watergate scandal? The accused in…
Read MoreIndia claims to have shot down 5 Pakistani fighter jets three months after the conflict
Desk Report, India claims to have shot down 5 Pakistani fighter jets three months after the conflict India has claimed to have shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large military aircraft during a military clash in May. The country’s air force chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, made the claim on Saturday. This is the first such statement from the country months after the worst military conflict with the neighboring country in decades. However, the Pakistani military did not immediately agree to comment on India’s claim. India…
Read MoreManon wants to become the world champion, emerging player of the year
Desk Report, Manon wants to become the world champion, emerging player of the year ‘This is a great moment in your life. You won an award, which is a recognition of your excellent performance on the chess board’—Manon Reza listened attentively to the words. He answered very briefly, ‘Yes.’ Manon wants to become the world champion, emerging player of the year Then he was reminded of his achievements and successes last year. In 2024, he became the national chess champion, breaking the 43-year-old record of the subcontinent’s first grandmaster, Niaz…
Read MoreTCB to sell oil, sugar, and pulses by truck from tomorrow
Desk Report, TCB to sell oil, sugar, and pulses by truck from tomorrow Government agency Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling oil, pulses and sugar in trucks for low-income people again. After being closed for almost two months, the organization will start this month-long program again tomorrow, Sunday. TCB gave this information in a press release today, Saturday. TCB to sell oil, sugar, and pulses by truck from tomorrow TCB said that the program of selling TCB products (edible oil, sugar and pulses) at subsidized prices is underway…
Read MoreShipping Advisor orders investigation into irregularities at Hili land port
Desk Report, Shipping Advisor orders investigation into irregularities at Hili land port The chairman of the Bangladesh Land Ports Authority has been ordered to look into the allegations of irregularities at Panama Port Link, a private company operating the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur. This was ordered by Shipping Advisor Brigadier General (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain during his inspection of the Hili Land Port on Saturday morning. During the inspection, the advisor spoke to officials and employees at various levels of the Land Customs Station and Panama Port Link about…
Read More2 arrested for fraud in the name of selling Hilsa through Facebook page
Desk Report, 2 arrested for fraud in the name of selling Hilsa through Facebook page Police have arrested two people on charges of fraud in the name of selling hilsa on social media Facebook. They were arrested in a raid in Narail district on Wednesday evening. The arrested people are Md. Sifat Molla (25) and Md. Masum Beg (25). 2 arrested for fraud in the name of selling Hilsa through Facebook page This information was given in a press release by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Friday. It said…
Read MoreAre Modi’s days coming to an end in India’s power?
Desk Report, Are Modi’s days coming to an end in India’s power? Is the grip of Narendra Modi-Amit Shah on the BJP loosening a bit due to internal and external pressure? Is this the first time the Prime Minister is facing the biggest crisis in 11 years? These questions are being hotly debated in the halls of power. Are Modi’s days coming to an end in India’s power? The Prime Minister himself has fueled speculation. Otherwise, why would Modi hint at ‘paying a high price personally’ at a meeting organized…
Read MoreApollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies
Desk Report, Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies He was an astronaut for the US space agency NASA. He went to space multiple times. He was supposed to set foot on the moon in the space mission called ‘Apollo-13’. He also went close to the goal. However, he had to return to Earth due to an accident. He is Jim Lovell. This famous character of US space research died last Thursday at the age of 97. Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies NASA has issued a press release regarding the…
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