Desk Report, Three sentenced to death in Netrakona rape-suicide case A court in Netrokona has sentenced three youths to death for raping a teenage girl (15). In addition, they have been sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of Tk 1 lakh each in the case of abetment to suicide. Judge AKM Emdadul Haque of the Netrokona Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal announced the verdict at around 3 pm today, Monday. Three sentenced to death in Netrakona rape-suicide case State prosecutor (PP) Nurul Kabir confirmed the matter…
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Retired professor of Pabna Edward College injured in stabbing, human chain formed demanding justice
Desk Report, Retired professor of Pabna Edward College injured in stabbing, human chain formed demanding justice A retired college teacher named Jawaharlal Basak alias Tulshi (77) was hacked to death at his home in Kalachandpara in Pabna city. Two miscreants hacked to death at his home on Sunday afternoon and damaged the furniture. The victim has filed a case with the police station accusing unknown persons in this incident. Retired professor of Pabna Edward College injured in stabbing, human chain formed demanding justice The injured Jawaharlal Basak is a retired…
Read MoreThey brought aid to Gaza on a ship, but Israel seized it.
Desk Report, They brought aid to Gaza on a ship, but Israel seized it. Israeli forces have intercepted the ‘Handala’, a ship belonging to the international non-profit organization Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which was carrying relief supplies for the besieged Gaza Strip. The organization said in a statement that the ship’s passengers were ‘kidnapped’. At the time, the ship was in international waters about 40 nautical miles (47 kilometers) off the Gaza coast. They brought aid to Gaza on a ship, but Israel seized it. In a statement, the FFC…
Read More‘Agreed’ to ceasefire talks, but exchange of fire on Thailand-Cambodia border
Desk Report, ‘Agreed’ to ceasefire talks, but exchange of fire on Thailand-Cambodia border Thailand and Cambodia exchanged gunfire for a fourth day on Sunday, despite the prospect of ceasefire talks, as fighting continued, AFP reporters and the Cambodian defence ministry said. ‘Agreed’ to ceasefire talks, but exchange of fire on Thailand-Cambodia border AFP journalists in the Cambodian town of Samrong heard regular gunfire since dawn. The town is about 20 kilometres from the site of the clash. A spokesman for the Cambodian defence ministry also said the fighting began at…
Read MoreJuba, the killer of a Palestinian-American child in the United States, has died
Desk Report, Juba, the killer of a Palestinian-American child in the United States, has died Joseph Juba, who was convicted of killing Palestinian-American child Wadeya al-Fawmi (6) in Illinois, USA, almost two years ago, has died. He was 73 years old. Juba was the Wadeyas’ landlord. Juba attacked Wadeya and her mother, Hanan Shaheen, a few days after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023. Juba, the killer of a Palestinian-American child in the United States, has died The attack on the Wadeyas was carried…
Read MoreHow prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare?
Desk Report, How prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare? In the history of war, it is seen that the emergence of some special weapons has completely changed the way of conducting war. Sometimes, instead of using a special weapon, the strategic approach has changed the form of war. However, today we will only talk about the evolution of deadly weapons. How prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare? From the beginning of history, weapons can be divided into two types—direct and indirect. Weapons that are used to kill the enemy from…
Read MoreWe will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old system: Nahid Islam
Desk Report, We will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old system: Nahid Islam National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said, “In July-August, we said that a new Bangladesh will be built. We will need new arrangements. We will no longer allow this Bangladesh to be governed by the old system and old laws. We want to create a just and welfare-oriented state. Where people will get human dignity in all areas including education and health.” We will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old…
Read MoreIsrael says it is providing aid to Gaza, so why are Palestinians starving?
Desk Report, Israel says it is providing aid to Gaza, so why are Palestinians starving? The Gaza Health Ministry said 127 people have died in the enclave so far due to the Israeli blockade, 85 of them children. The deaths were due to hunger and malnutrition. Israel says it is providing aid to Gaza, so why are Palestinians starving? In March, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut off all aid to Gaza, saying it would increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire. But later that month, Israel unilaterally broke…
Read MoreCHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference
Desk Report, CHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Shahadat Hossain has alleged that WASA is not following any rules in cutting roads in the city’s Halishahar area. It is cutting roads there with tin fences as it pleases. And it is not repairing the cut roads properly. WASA has ruined Halishahar. If this continues, there is no choice but to take legal action against WASA. CHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference Chattogram City Corporation Mayor…
Read MoreBehind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive.
Desk Report, Behind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive. Six and a half year old Fatima, whose smile and enchanting face catch the eye when you look at her. This little girl who studies in the Oxford School play group in Jhenaidah city always has a smile on her face. Her smile is as lively as a dream, but behind that smile is hidden the desire to live. She is suffering from a complex disease. Behind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive.…
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