Category: Dhaka

Primary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building

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Desk Report, Primary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building Every child in a government primary school has a dream in their eyes—of the possibility of a future, of changing their own and their family’s fate. But this dream path is not easy. They come to school every day with hungry stomachs, family tensions, and a discriminatory reality. Primary education is not a business—it is the foundation of nation building Recently, a groundbreaking decision was made—from now on, only students from government primary schools will be…

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When the ‘good people’ were silent on July 24th

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Desk Report, When the ‘good people’ were silent on July 24th 1963. Martin Luther King went to jail for leading the fight for the rights of black people in America. But he did not give up, while sitting in a Birmingham jail, he was giving directions to the civil rights movement of black people in the country. Arrests, secret surveillance were carried out across the country. Thousands of people were imprisoned. White thugs were publicly hanging black people. Black-owned businesses were being burned down. When the ‘good people’ were silent…

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Six injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur

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Desk Report, Six injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur A clash and chase took place between leaders and activists of the Mustafapur Union Youth Party and the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur. The incident began at around 8 am on Monday at the Mustafapur Ambari Hat in the upazila. The two sides clashed around 11 am. At least six people were injured in the incident, it was learned from talking to both sides. Six injured in Jubo Dal-NCP clash in Parbatipur Local leaders of the…

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Defaulted loans have increased by more than Tk 3 lakh crore in a year

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Desk Report, Defaulted loans have increased by more than Tk 3 lakh crore in a year Bank loans distributed during the former Awami League government are becoming defaulters. Especially, the loans of many businessmen known to be close to the top leaders of the ousted party are becoming bad. Again, due to the current economic downturn in the country, the loans of many businessmen are becoming bad. Apart from this, defaulted loans are also increasing due to new policies. Defaulted loans are increasing in almost all banks, good and bad.…

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BRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter

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Desk Report, BRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter BRAC Bank’s profit increased in the second quarter of this year. The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) in the April-June quarter was 1 taka 54 paisa. It was 1 taka 25 paisa in the same period last year. BRAC Bank’s profit increases in the second quarter In addition, BRAC Bank’s profit per share increased in the first six months of the year. BRAC Bank’s earnings per share in the first six months of the year were 3 taka 56 paisa.…

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Bengali tiger culture

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Desk Report, Bengali tiger culture Today is World Tiger Day (July 29). There is so much to say about tigers. So many things come to mind. For example, where is such a large animal born, where does it live, what does it eat, how long does it live, how many species, which country’s tigers are more ferocious, why is the tiger called the national animal of Bangladesh, etc. Bengali tiger culture In the history, cultural diversity and tradition of Bengalis, the Royal Bengal Tiger is an animal that symbolizes arrogance,…

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Hamza reveals where Bangladesh is ahead of England

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Desk Report, Hamza reveals where Bangladesh is ahead of England In a recent interview, Hamza spoke about the love and hospitality he received from the people of Bangladesh. He said that a part of his heart lies in Bangladesh. At the moment, Hamza Chowdhury is one of the biggest icons of sports in Bangladesh. A great possibility of renaissance in Bangladeshi football has also been created around him. Hamza’s playing for Bangladesh has had a huge impact both on and off the field. After coming to the country to play…

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Robbery broke into a factory, 6 people were beaten up and handed over to the police by locals

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Desk Report, Robbery broke into a factory, 6 people were beaten up and handed over to the police by locals Six people were arrested and beaten up by locals during a robbery at a pipe factory in Sreepur, Gazipur. They were later handed over to the police. The incident took place at PPS Plastic Pipe Industries in Satkhamair village of the upazila around 10:45 pm on Monday. Robbery broke into a factory, 6 people were beaten up and handed over to the police by locals The arrested people are from…

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NCP calls on BNP to change its stance on ACC and PSC

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Desk Report, NCP calls on BNP to change its stance on ACC and PSC Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hossain has urged the BNP to move away from its party position on the inclusion of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Public Service Commission (PSC) appointment committees in the constitution. NCP calls on BNP to change its stance on ACC and PSC Akhtar Hossain told reporters after the 20th day of the second phase of the National Consensus Commission’s discussions with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in…

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Court rejects plea to withdraw case against BNP office arsonist in Barguna

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Desk Report, Court rejects plea to withdraw case against BNP office arsonist in Barguna The court has rejected the application to withdraw the case filed under the Special Powers Act in the case of vandalism and arson at the Barguna district BNP office. Barguna Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Md. Moniruzzaman gave this order on Monday. Court rejects plea to withdraw case against BNP office arsonist in Barguna Meanwhile, the judge has ordered the plaintiff in the case, Shahidul Islam, to show cause for the allegation of shredding court documents. Earlier,…

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