Desk Report, This time, the ‘gift’ of the month of Ashadh in Rajshahi is one crore taka. When asked what gift Ashadh gave this time, anyone will say, why, kadam flowers. And the rain has been pouring down all month. In Rajshahi, it was impossible to go out anywhere without an umbrella. However, the air was quite cool, the air was clear. The leaves of the trees washed the dirt and dust off their bodies with raindrops every day. This made the green leaves even greener. Nature has dressed up…
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188 expatriates who were imprisoned for participating in the march have returned home
DEsk Report, 188 expatriates who were imprisoned for participating in the march have returned home In July last year, Omar Faruk, an expatriate from the United States, wrote on Facebook a strong pledge to “dedicate myself to building a new Bangladesh free from tyranny.” Ahsan Sani, an expatriate from Spain, made a similar post (comment) on Facebook. Many others like them were vocal not only on Facebook, but also on the streets in their own countries. 188 expatriates who were imprisoned for participating in the march have returned home The…
Read MoreBangladesh High Commission warns of fraud in recruitment of workers in Malaysia
Desk Report, Bangladesh High Commission warns of fraud in recruitment of workers in Malaysia The Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has found evidence of widespread fraud by an organized group in sending workers from Bangladesh to the Malaysian province of Sabah. The High Commission has warned Bangladeshis wishing to go to the Southeast Asian country not to fall into the trap of these unscrupulous groups. Bangladesh High Commission warns of fraud in recruitment of workers in Malaysia The Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur published a warning notice on…
Read More‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides
Desk Report, ‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides A group of people had been blocking the Shahbagh intersection in the capital since yesterday morning, claiming to be ‘July fighters’. After a 32-hour blockade, another group of people attacked the blockaders at around 6:30 pm on Friday, claiming to be ‘real July fighters’. They removed the barricades placed around the Shahbagh intersection. ‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides At one point, a clash broke out between the two sides. Then the…
Read MoreBangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs
Desk Report, Bangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman said that the decision of US President Donald Trump’s administration to reduce the countervailing duties imposed on Bangladesh ahead of the August 1 deadline has saved Bangladesh from a major uncertainty. Bangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs Khalilur Rahman told Prothom Alo from Washington DC in response to the US imposing a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from Bangladesh, reducing it by 15 percent after the third…
Read MoreThere will be opportunities to expand business in the US market.
Desk Report, There will be opportunities to expand business in the US market. We have been in a state of uncertainty for the last three months regarding the countervailing duties. It is difficult to do business in a state of uncertainty. US buyers were also observing the direction in which the situation would go. It is a relief for us that the countervailing duties have finally been reduced from 35 percent to 20 percent. There will be opportunities to expand business in the US market. We have been saying from…
Read MoreI don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan
Desk Report, I don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has said that the party does not see any obstacles in holding the elections in February. He told reporters after a courtesy call on the Director General of Darul Uloom Moinul Islam Madrasa in Hathazari, Chittagong on Friday afternoon. I don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan Nazrul Islam Khan said, “I do not see any obstacles in holding the elections in February.…
Read MoreThere must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari
Desk Report, There must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari The main organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), Nasiruddin Patwari, has said that there should be a labor representative in the National Parliament to speak for the workers. There must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwari said, “The majority of the parliament is made up of lawyers and businessmen, and there are no workers there. So if there are no workers there, who will speak for the workers? The MP who is in…
Read MoreNahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health
Desk Report, Nahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Md. Nahid Islam has inquired about the health of writer, intellectual and veteran politician Badruddin Umar, who is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Nahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health On Thursday evening, the NCP leader went to see National Liberation Council President Badruddin Umar, who is undergoing treatment at the capital’s United Hospital. NCP Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adeeb was present with Nahid at the time. NCP leaders inquired about Badruddin Umar’s health and…
Read MoreBNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in Raozan continues unabated
Desk Report, BNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in Raozan continues unabated Clashes, gunfire, and mutual killings between BNP leaders and activists in Raojan, Chittagong over encroachment and election nominations have not stopped. The most recent clash between the two sides in the Sattarhat area of Raojan on Tuesday afternoon has left the general public in panic. After this incident, the two strong factions of the local BNP are facing each other. The situation cannot be controlled even after suspending committees and posts. BNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in…
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