Desk Report, Sunamganj transport workers call for indefinite strike Transport workers have called for an indefinite strike over a dispute with students of Sunamganj University of Science and Technology (SUSP) over bus fares. Due to this, bus services on all routes from Sunamganj have been suspended since Sunday evening. Sunamganj transport workers call for indefinite strike District Transport Workers Union President Sejaul Karim said around 10 pm on Sunday that the workers have called for a strike on three demands. Therefore, all bus services from Sunamganj have been suspended. CNG-powered…
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Bangladeshis also participated in the largest march in history for Palestine on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge
Desk Report, Bangladeshis also participated in the largest march in history for Palestine on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge Sydney’s sky had been gloomy since morning. As the stream of millions of people moved towards the city center, ignoring the dripping rain and the biting cold wind, it was clear that today would not be an ordinary day. Sydney’s history is about to be rewritten on Sunday. An unforgettable sea of people walked over Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge today to show solidarity with Palestine and protest the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza.…
Read MoreCase filed against Flight Expert for embezzling crores of taka, three officials arrested
Desk Report, Case filed against Flight Expert for embezzling crores of taka, three officials arrested A case has been filed against Flight Expert, one of the country’s leading online flight ticket booking platforms, for allegedly embezzling crores of taka from customers. Police have arrested three Flight Expert officials in this incident. Case filed against Flight Expert for embezzling crores of taka, three officials arrested The three arrested are the agency’s Head of Finance Shakib Hossain (32), Chief Commercial Officer Sayeed Ahmed (40) and Chief Operating Officer AKM Sadat Hossain (32).…
Read MoreOne teacher and five officials and employees of Chittagong University suspended
Desk Report, One teacher and five officials and employees of Chittagong University suspended The authorities have temporarily suspended a teacher, an official and four employees of Chittagong University on charges of disciplinary violations. The decision was taken at the university’s 559th syndicate meeting last Friday. However, the matter was not made public due to the holiday. Acting Registrar of the university, Professor Mohammad Saiful Islam, confirmed the matter to Prothom Alo on Sunday afternoon. However, the letter of suspension has not been issued yet. One teacher and five officials and…
Read MoreIndian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts
Desk Report, Indian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts India’s state-owned oil refineries stopped buying Russian oil last week, Reuters reported. Their purchases were mainly due to a reduction in the amount of rebates last month. US President Donald Trump expressed excitement over the news. Indian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts At the same time, US President Donald Trump, while imposing a 25 percent retaliatory tariff on Indian goods on Thursday, said that by buying fuel oil from Russia, India was…
Read MoreThere are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity.
Desk Report, There are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity. The country’s prisons now have more than one and a half times the capacity. There are 42,887 prisoners in 70 prisons across the country, including Dhaka; now there are 77,291. That is, the prisons have about 34,500 more prisoners than their capacity. There are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity. Prisons Department officials say that the number of prisoners in prisons has increased due…
Read MoreUS-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea?
Desk Report, US-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea? The United States is deploying two nuclear-armed submarines to strategic positions, following an old Cold War-era tactic. The move comes after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reacted angrily to President Donald Trump’s comments that the Russian economy is a “dead economy.” Trump ordered the submarines to be deployed to counter Moscow’s challenge after threats of tariffs and sanctions failed to work. US-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea? Trump’s decision came on Friday night. Earlier,…
Read MorePressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel
Desk Report, Pressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel Anger is growing in the besieged Gaza Strip over the Israeli massacre. In such a situation, pressure is increasing on the South African government to cut all ties with the country and expel Israeli diplomats. Pressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel Several rights activists told Middle East Eye that they have intensified their movement to cut ties with Israel and expel diplomats. More than 200,000 Palestinians have been…
Read MoreThe viral photo sparks outrage and controversy around the world, what is the truth behind it?
Desk Report, The viral photo sparks outrage and controversy around the world, what is the truth behind it? A photo of an 18-month-old Palestinian child in Gaza. The child’s skeletal body clearly shows bones, ribs and a spine. The image spread quickly and widely on the internet last week. The viral photo sparks outrage and controversy around the world, what is the truth behind it? The image was published in various international media outlets, including the BBC, CNN and the New York Times, and sparked outrage worldwide. However, the image…
Read MoreA body, a bullet and the fall of a dictatorship
Desk Report, A body, a bullet and the fall of a dictatorship Some deaths go beyond mere numbers to determine the political course of a nation. The incident of Abu Saeed’s bullet-riddled chest on the streets of Rangpur on July 16, 2024, is perhaps one such incident. A body, a bullet and the fall of a dictatorship This death was not just the end of a young man’s life; it could be said to be a moment that exposed the complex relationship between the state, power, and the moral standing…
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