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…
Read MoreThe plan that student organizations are moving forward with, those who are being discussed as candidates
Desk Report, The plan that student organizations are moving forward with, those who are being discussed as candidates In the changed situation after the mass uprising, Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Hall Parliament elections are going to be held. Six years ago, in the last DUCSU elections, most of the posts were won by the then ruling party’s student organization Chhatra League (now banned), but the leader of the quota reform movement, Nurul Haque Nur, won the post of Vice President (VP). The plan that student organizations are…
Read MoreFascist forces may create anarchy between July 29 and August 8, SB reports
Desk Report, Fascist forces may create anarchy between July 29 and August 8, SB reports The Special Branch (SB) of the police is concerned that fascist forces may create anarchy across the country by campaigning online and offline during the programs marking the anniversary of the July Uprising. Fascist forces may create anarchy between July 29 and August 8, SB reports Such fears were expressed in a report by the SB yesterday, Monday. The SB has sent the report to all police departments and instructed them to take special measures.…
Read MoreFurniture industry not getting bond benefits despite government decision
Desk Report, Furniture industry not getting bond benefits despite government decision The furniture industry has been under discussion for a long time as a potential export sector. To utilize that opportunity, the government took a policy decision to grant bond licenses to the furniture industry to import raw materials duty-free. But the issue of bonds has been on file for a couple of years. Furniture industry not getting bond benefits despite government decision Meanwhile, the country’s furniture sector is not keeping up with competing countries due to various reasons including…
Read MoreDraft of July Charter incomplete, some parts dangerous: Jamaat
Desk Report, Draft of July Charter incomplete, some parts dangerous: Jamaat Jamaat-e-Islami has called the draft of the July charter incomplete. At the same time, the party has called the proposal for the elected government to implement this charter within two years dangerous. Draft of July Charter incomplete, some parts dangerous: Jamaat Jamaat Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said this during a break in the 21st day of the second phase of the National Consensus Commission with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Tuesday. Syed…
Read MoreClashes between two BNP factions in Raozan, 20 injured including North District Convener
Desk Report, Clashes between two BNP factions in Raozan, 20 injured including North District Convener At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two factions of BNP in Raozan, Chittagong. The incident took place in the Sattarhat area of the Chittagong-Rangamati road on Tuesday afternoon. Clashes between two BNP factions in Raozan, 20 injured including North District Convener The incident took place between the followers of BNP Central Vice Chairman Gias Uddin Quader Chowdhury and North District BNP convener Golam Akbar Khandaker. Golam Akbar Khandaker himself was injured…
Read MoreThe number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years
Desk Report, The number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years By 2050, that is, in the next 25 years, the number of people suffering from liver cancer around the world may almost double. There is a risk of such a situation if preventable problems such as obesity, alcoholism and hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) are not properly controlled. The number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years Such fears have been expressed in a research report published in the…
Read MoreTwo former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup
Desk Report, Two former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup Bangladesh have been drawn in the Women’s Asian Cup to be held in Australia in March next year with nine-time champions China and three-time champions North Korea. Another opponent is Uzbekistan. Two former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup The draw was held at Sydney Town Hall today. The AFC had invited the captains and coaches of all participating countries. But none of Bangladesh, who have made it to the main stage of the Asian Cup…
Read MoreThe real RAB chased the fake RAB, the crowd beat up both sides along the way
Desk Report, The real RAB chased the fake RAB, the crowd beat up both sides along the way A microbus was speeding along, honking its horn loudly. Another microbus was following it. Locals stopped the first microbus by planting a tree on the highway, as the incident seemed unusual. The people in the car introduced themselves as RAB. However, none of them were wearing RAB uniforms. The locals became suspicious. When the people tried to escape, the locals caught them and started beating them. The real RAB chased the fake…
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