Day: March 14, 2024
Special Correspondent : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for standing beside the common people as much as possible...
I would like to draw the attention of doctors to the fact that Bangladesh is a country with a financially weak population. More than 15 per cent people, i.e., over 24 million are extremely poor and more than 70 per cent are poor. Modern medical services are a dream to them. When anyone becomes sick, the whole family feels nervous because of the atrocious medical bill involved. But commonly the behavior of doctors, asking for tests and prescribing costly medication,...
Staff Reporter : Government employees can get 6 consecutive days off on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr. If the month of Ramadan is 29 days, then 6 days of leave will be available at the same time where as if the month of Ramadan is 30 days, there will be 5 consecutive days off. The holy month of Ramadan started Tuesday. After a month of fasting, the biggest religious festival of Muslims will be the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. According to sources...
Staff Reporter : UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and other humanitarian partners called on the international community on Wednesday to redouble efforts to protect and assist Rohingya refugees and their host communities. Bangladesh is generously hosting nearly a million Rohingya refugees, most of whom fled Myanmar seven years ago, an UNHCR press release said. The 2024 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis is being launched under the leadership of the Bangladeshi authorities. The funding appeal seeks $852.4 million...
AFP : China has launched an investigation into another former top banker for suspected corruption, state media reported Wednesday, as President Xi Jinping’s flagship anti-graft drive rages through the financial sector. Li Jiping, the onetime vice-chief of the state-owned China Development Bank (CDB), is “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Xi has waged a sweeping campaign against deep-rooted official corruption since coming to power a decade ago. Proponents say the drive promotes clean governance,...
Sheikh Arif Bulbon : Ruhani Salsabil Labonno is a dancer, presenter and actress. However, as a presenter, she is more appreciated at home and abroad. Ruhani Labonno last acted in ATN Bangla’s drama series titled ‘Smritir Alponai Anki’ directed by Murad Parvez. After that, she was not seen acting in any new drama or serial. Labonno said as the reason, she does not have the time to act. While talking in this regard, Ruhani Labonno told this correspondent, “It’s been...
Manikganj Correspondent : A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in Jagir area of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj. The accident happened in front of Jagir High School of SadarUpazila around 12:30 PM on Tuesday (March 12). The deceased’s name is Masudur Rahman (Kusum Ali). He was the son of DidarBakhsh of Uchutia area. Masudur Rahmanwas working as a teacher in Kaitta area of Saturiaupazila. SI of Gola Highway Police Station Shah Alam said, when a truck loaded...