BRAC Bank’s profit of Tk 906 crore in six months

Desk Report, BRAC Bank’s profit of Tk 906 crore in six months In the first six months of this year, BRAC Bank’s consolidated income from government treasury bills and bonds has exceeded Tk 2,000 crore. In the first six months of this year, the bank’s income from this sector increased by Tk 852 crore compared to the first six months of last year, which is more than the bank’s actual interest income. And relying on the additional income from treasury bills and bonds, this leading private sector bank has made…

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Did Trump lie?: Modi refuses to answer Rahul’s question

Desk Report, Did Trump lie?: Modi refuses to answer Rahul’s question US President Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. However, the Indian government has always said that they did not stop the conflict by listening to anyone. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this. He urged him to clarify whether Trump had lied or not. However, Modi did not respond to Rahul’s challenge. Did Trump lie?: Modi refuses to answer Rahul’s question In a discussion in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday…

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The mystery of the murder of ‘God’s banker’ has not been solved even after 43 years

Desk Report, The mystery of the murder of ‘God’s banker’ has not been solved even after 43 years Exactly 43 years ago today, the body of Italian banker Roberto Calvi was found hanging under Blackfriars Bridge in central London. The incident caused a stir all over the world. Because this death involved Italian politics, the mafia, the Freemasons, and even the affairs of the Vatican City. Many questions surrounding his death still remain a mystery. The mystery of the murder of ‘God’s banker’ has not been solved even after 43…

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Russia attacks Ukraine, 25 killed, shortly after Trump’s new deadline for Putin

Desk Report, Russia attacks Ukraine, 25 killed, shortly after Trump’s new deadline for Putin US President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days to end the war in Ukraine. Hours later, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine. At least 25 people were killed in the attack, including more than a dozen prisoners. Russia attacks Ukraine, 25 killed, shortly after Trump’s new deadline for Putin On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media that Moscow had deliberately attacked a prison in the…

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Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued

Desk Report, Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of Russia. The quake struck at 8:25 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued The USGS initially said the quake had a magnitude of 8.0. It later revised it down to 8.7. It revised it back to 8.8. The agency said the epicenter of the quake was 136 kilometers, or about…

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Tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia

Desk Report, Tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia A tsunami (ocean wave or tidal wave) has hit Japan after a powerful earthquake off the east coast of Russia. The first wave was reported to have hit the port of Hanasaki in the northern part of the country, Hokkaido. Tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia NHK World Japan reported that a 30-centimeter (1-foot) high tsunami hit Hokkaido. A tsunami warning was also in effect for other parts of Japan. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said there…

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Extortionist posing as journalist in Meherpur, handed over to police after mob beating

Desk Report, Extortionist posing as journalist in Meherpur, handed over to police after mob beating A man was beaten up by locals in Gangni, Meherpur, on charges of extortion in the name of a journalist. The incident took place in Banshbaria village of the upazila on Tuesday afternoon. Extortionist posing as journalist in Meherpur, handed over to police after mob beating The man’s name is Abdur Rauf. He is a resident of Mallikpara, Meherpur municipality. Some eyewitnesses said that Abdur Rauf had been demanding Tk 20,000 from Banshbaria’s polyclinic doctor…

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‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning

Desk Report, ‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific coast of the United States after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia. President Donald Trump has urged Americans to stay calm and stay safe. ‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning In a post on his social media account Truth Social, Trump urged residents of the areas where a tsunami warning has been issued.…

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An endangered porpoise weighing one maund caught in the Padma was sold for 700 taka

Desk Report, An endangered porpoise weighing one maund caught in the Padma was sold for 700 taka A dolphin weighing one maund has been caught in a net by fishermen in the Padma River of Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari. The endangered aquatic animal was caught near the ferry pier on Tuesday afternoon. Later in the evening, it was sold at Daulatdia pier for just Tk 700. An endangered porpoise weighing one maund caught in the Padma was sold for 700 taka Some local fishermen and fishermen said that fishermen from…

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BNP supports state recognition of July Charter and Declaration, not constitutional recognition

Desk Report, BNP supports state recognition of July Charter and Declaration, not constitutional recognition BNP wants not only constitutional recognition of the July Charter and the July Declaration, but also state recognition. Sources say that the party’s policy-making leaders believe that if the July Charter and the July Declaration after the mass uprising of 24 are given constitutional recognition, there may be controversy or complications in the future. Because, if such a mass uprising takes place against any autocratic government in the future, then a demand for constitutional recognition may…

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