Desk Report, If there is unity among the people, we can bury the fascist system: Saki The chief coordinator of the Mass Solidarity Movement, Jonayed Saki, said, “If there is unity among the people, then just as fascism has fled in this country, we will be able to bury the fascist system as well. And we will be able to bury the reign of looting and corruption that has been established.” If there is unity among the people, we can bury the fascist system: Saki Jonayed Saki said these things…
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Dhaka University suspends Benazir Ahmed’s ‘doctorate’ degree
Desk Report, Dhaka University suspends Benazir Ahmed’s ‘doctorate’ degree The Dhaka University administration has suspended the doctorate degree of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed. The university administration said that the decision was taken against her after it was found that she had obtained a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree from the Faculty of Business Education of Dhaka University through irregularities despite not fulfilling the admission requirements. The university administration had formed a five-member fact-finding committee to conduct a higher-level investigation into Benazir Ahmed’s acquisition of a doctorate…
Read MoreCox’s Bazar-bound train cancelled, passengers angry
Desk Report, Cox’s Bazar-bound train cancelled, passengers angry Passengers protested against the cancellation of the Prabal Express train from Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar. At that time, they stood in front of the station manager and station master’s rooms and expressed their anger. At one stage, they vandalized the station master’s room. The incident took place at Chittagong station around 6 pm today, Friday. Cox’s Bazar-bound train cancelled, passengers angry Railway sources said that Prabal Express from Chittagong was scheduled to leave for Cox’s Bazar at 3:10 pm. But the train…
Read MoreBringing the tariff rate to 20 percent is a satisfactory situation: Amir Khasru
Desk Report, Bringing the tariff rate to 20 percent is a satisfactory situation: Amir Khasru Former Commerce Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury sees the reduction of the US counter-tariff on Bangladeshi products from 35 percent to 20 percent as ‘satisfactory’. He said, ‘It is not a matter of victory or defeat. We are in a relatively satisfactory position in the competition with the tariff that has been set. We are 20 percent, Pakistan 19 percent, Vietnam 20 percent, India 25 percent.’ Bringing the tariff rate…
Read MoreA huge tree fell on the road in Dhanmondi, twisting a car, and one driver was seriously injured.
Desk Report, A huge tree fell on the road in Dhanmondi, twisting a car, and one driver was seriously injured. A huge tree fell on three vehicles on the road in Dhanmondi’s Road No. 6. A private car, two CNG-powered autorickshaws and a battery-powered rickshaw were severely damaged. An autorickshaw driver was seriously injured after being hit by the tree. The driver has been admitted to a private hospital. The tragic incident took place at around 3:30 pm on Thursday. When asked about it on Friday, Saiful Islam, Executive Engineer…
Read MoreInitiative to reduce ship traffic congestion
Desk Report, Initiative to reduce ship traffic congestion Ships are arriving one after another with containerized goods. After unloading, these ships are leaving the port with export containers. The congestion of container ships at the port is increasing as they cannot handle the pressure of transporting goods. To reduce this congestion, the port authority wants to reduce the number of container ships plying the Chittagong port route. Initiative to reduce ship traffic congestion The steps taken by the port to ensure that fewer ships arrive have shocked shipping agents. Leaders…
Read MoreDebate over interest waiver, Commerce Bank MD resigns
Desk Report, Debate over interest waiver, Commerce Bank MD resigns Bangladesh Commerce Bank’s Managing Director (MD) Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain has resigned amid the controversy surrounding the decision to waive interest of Tk 48 crore. Debate over interest waiver, Commerce Bank MD resigns According to bank sources, some board members behaved disrespectfully with Mosharraf Hossain at the board meeting last Tuesday. He submitted his resignation the next day. Suruj Mia Spinning Mills, a defaulter of the bank, has a loan of about Tk 88 crore. In contrast, the bank’s board recently…
Read MoreVegetable prices ease, wage growth rate still low
Desk Report, Vegetable prices ease, wage growth rate still low The inflation rate has finally started to decline in the country. The situation that people had been holding back for so long is now getting some relief. Especially in the April-June quarter, the price of vegetables has come down, which has brought relief in food inflation. Vegetable prices ease, wage growth rate still low People have come to feel relieved as the food inflation rate has come down. Because a large part of the daily expenses of poor and low-income…
Read MoreWhere to buy Hilsa fish in the online market?
Desk Report, Where to buy Hilsa fish in the online market? Fisherman’s House You can buy Hilsa fish from the fisherman’s house with cash on delivery. The fish of your choice will reach you within 12 hours. For this, you have to order a day in advance on their Facebook page. At this time, the price of Hilsa weighing more than 1 kg is increasing from 2,750 to 2,900 taka. 4-5 fish make 1 kg, and small Hilsa fish of such size are 1,350 taka per kg. Delivery charge within…
Read MoreWhy we must remember death every day
Desk Report, Why we must remember death every day Remembering death is an important spiritual practice for Muslims, reminding them of the purpose of life and keeping them away from worldly desires. Why we must remember death every day Death: A Comfort for the Believer The world is a testing ground, where people face hardships, hardships, the loss of loved ones, poverty, and other challenges. For Muslims, this test is living life by following the commands of Allah. The Quran states, “(Allah) is the One who created death and life,…
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