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TCB to sell oil, sugar, and pulses by truck from tomorrow

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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…

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Shipping Advisor orders investigation into irregularities at Hili land port

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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…

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2 arrested for fraud in the name of selling Hilsa through Facebook page

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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…

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‘Society and the state will move forward only if teachers are respected’

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Desk Report, ‘Society and the state will move forward only if teachers are respected’ An ideal teacher with moral values is essential for a state. Without the dignity of teachers, a state can never recover, the education system collapses. Teachers are the beacons of society. Only when they are respected will society and the state move forward. For this, a teacher-friendly government is needed. Because only a teacher can create an enlightened society and state. ‘Society and the state will move forward only if teachers are respected’ Assistant Professor of…

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Padma Express derails in Gazipur, train services between Dhaka and North Bengal suspended

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Desk Report, Padma Express derails in Gazipur, train services between Dhaka and North Bengal suspended The Padma Express train coming from Rajshahi derailed in Joydevpur, Gazipur, disrupting rail communication between Dhaka and North Bengal. The train derailment occurred at around 8:45 pm on Saturday. Padma Express derails in Gazipur, train services between Dhaka and North Bengal suspended Confirming the matter, Station Master of Joydevpur Railway Junction Abul Hossain Khan said that the Dhaka-bound Padma Express train made a wrong point while entering Joydevpur Junction at around 8:45 pm on Saturday.…

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It is unacceptable to think of political parties as ‘boys clubs’: Shirin Haque

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Desk Report, It is unacceptable to think of political parties as ‘boys clubs’: Shirin Haque The existing culture of political parties in terms of women’s representation in politics and the national parliament must be changed. Shirin Parveen Haque, head of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, has commented that the interim government period is an opportunity to do something for women. It is unacceptable to think of political parties as ‘boys clubs’: Shirin Haque Shirin Parveen Haque said these words at a roundtable discussion titled ‘Women’s seats in parliament and women’s…

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Creating divisions between those for and those against independence after 54 years is not desirable: Salahuddin Ahmed

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Desk Report, Creating divisions between those for and those against independence after 54 years is not desirable: Salahuddin Ahmed Stating that the spirit of the Liberation War has been sold to create division among the people of the country, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said, “We cannot wish to divide the united nation by making statements in favor of or against the independence of Bangladesh. None of us can wish for this after 54 years of independence.” Creating divisions between those for and those against independence after 54 years…

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Electricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis

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Desk Report, Electricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis There were widespread allegations of corruption and irregularities in the power and energy sectors during the previous government. The report of the White Paper Preparation Committee says that at least $6 billion was embezzled in the power generation sector. No action has been taken against this corruption in a year. A committee has been formed to cancel or amend the contracts of controversial power plants including Adani and Rampal. Electricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis The…

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How women will enter politics, how many seats they will get, is being negotiated like a fish market: Samina Lutfa

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Desk Report, How women will enter politics, how many seats they will get, is being negotiated like a fish market: Samina Lutfa How women will enter politics, what their fate will be, how many seats they will get – these are the things men are discussing. These are being decided by bargaining like in a fish market. How women will enter politics, how many seats they will get, is being negotiated like a fish market: Samina Lutfa This is what Dhaka University’s sociology department professor Samina Lutfa said at a…

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One party announces manifesto outlining short, medium and long-term plans

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Desk Report, One party announces manifesto outlining short, medium and long-term plans The central executive council elections of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB), a pro-BNP doctors’ organization, will be held tomorrow, Saturday. A faction of pro-BNP doctors (Harun-Shakil) has announced a manifesto with various promises ahead of this election. One party announces manifesto outlining short, medium and long-term plans They held a press conference at the Abdus Salam auditorium of the capital’s Press Club today, Friday, to introduce the panel and announce the election manifesto. This faction is led…

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