Putin presents award to Trump’s envoy

Desk Report, Putin presents award to Trump’s envoy Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented an award to US President Donald Trump’s special envoy. The award has been asked to be delivered to a senior CIA officer. The officer’s son was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He was awarded the award posthumously. Putin presents award to Trump’s envoy CBS, the US affiliate of the BBC, reported this information, citing sources. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff recently visited Moscow to discuss plans to end the war in Ukraine. Putin presented him…

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MTB, Seba Pay and MasterCard launch first SME prepaid card in the country

Desk Report, MTB, Seba Pay and MasterCard launch first SME prepaid card in the country Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB), Sheba Pay and MasterCard have launched the country’s first prepaid card for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The card was launched at a hotel in Gulshan on Sunday. MTB, Seba Pay and MasterCard launch first SME prepaid card in the country The card, called the ‘Companion Prepaid Card’, has been specially designed for SME retailers transacting on Sheba Pay’s business-to-business (B2B) platform. The card offers various benefits including business transactions…

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Hasina: Joy in northern Bangladesh after a year, tough road ahead

Desk Report, Hasina: Joy in northern Bangladesh after a year, tough road ahead Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Dhaka this week to mark the anniversary of the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and to pledge a new future for the country. Hasina: Joy in northern Bangladesh after a year, tough road ahead In torrential rain, the head of the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and leaders and activists from various political parties stood together to announce plans to build a “new Bangladesh.” Across the country, people…

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I have full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors: Mirza Fakhrul

Desk Report, I have full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors: Mirza Fakhrul Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors. I have full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors: Mirza Fakhrul In a statement to the media on Saturday night, the BNP Secretary General expressed this opinion on behalf of the party. Mirza Fakhrul said, “Today, a report was published in a newspaper by quoting a former secretary (without…

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I see students taking exams using AI, while the principal is sitting and drinking tea: National University Vice Chancellor

Desk Report, I see students taking exams using AI, while the principal is sitting and drinking tea: National University Vice Chancellor The National University’s curriculum has no connection with the industry sector, said Vice Chancellor ASM Amanullah. According to him, “This university is not producing students, but examinees.” I see students taking exams using AI, while the principal is sitting and drinking tea: National University Vice Chancellor In light of his experience, he said that during a recent visit to a college in Dhaka, it was also seen that students…

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New inspiration for Miraj

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…

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How 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…

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India 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…

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Manon 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…

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