Author: MOST. JESMIN AKTER

A fire broke out at the medicine building of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal, causing panic among patients and staff. The blaze, which started early Sunday morning, was brought under control after a three-hour effort by seven fire service units. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been provided by the fire service. The fire began around 8:15 AM on Sunday, October 13th, in the ground floor storage area of the newly expanded medicine building, part of the four-story hospital structure. Thick smoke quickly engulfed the area, creating chaos as patients and staff attempted to evacuate. Several patients…

Nobuyo Oyama, renowned for voicing the beloved character “Doraemon” in the popular Japanese cartoon series, has passed away at the age of 90 due to age-related causes. CNN News reported the heartbreaking news on Friday, October 11. Oyama lent her iconic voice to Doraemon, the blue robotic cat from the future, from 1979 until 2005. Her portrayal of Doraemon left a lasting impression on countless young fans around the world. Doraemon, a character from the 22nd century, is famous for his “magic pocket,” from which he pulls out various futuristic gadgets. One of the most well-known devices is the “Anywhere…

In a phone conversation for the first time in nearly two months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed the strong ties between their nations. During the 30-minute call, Biden reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. The conversation, described as productive by the White House, also included Vice President Kamala Harris at one point. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted that the leaders agreed to maintain close contact in the coming days. They also discussed ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with Biden condemning Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. The conversation touched upon…

Lalmonirhat District Executive Magistrate, Taposi Tabassum Urmi, has sparked widespread controversy following her recent Facebook posts criticizing the interim government’s chief advisor and challenging the official narrative surrounding the July Revolution. Despite being a government official, Urmi posted a controversial statement on social media directed at the head of the interim government, writing, “The countdown has begun for you, sir.” She also referred to the chief advisor as the “unconstitutional head of the interim government.” Following these posts, the Ministry of Public Administration has transferred Urmi and placed her on special duty (OSD). In addition to her critique of the…

Dhaka, October 5, 2024: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the interim government to take decisive action against those responsible for enforced disappearances and killings. Speaking to the press after a dialogue with Interim Government Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Fakhrul emphasized that the perpetrators of such crimes have remained beyond the reach of justice, and called for immediate steps to bring them to account. The dialogue, which took place on Saturday, was part of the interim government’s ongoing discussions with political parties on electoral and administrative reforms. Fakhrul led a six-member BNP delegation in the meeting…

Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been handed a one-year ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for failing to report a match-fixing proposal made to him by a bookmaker. The ban also comes with allegations that he failed to provide information about another player receiving a similar approach and for attempting to obstruct the investigation by deleting messages related to the incident. The ICC imposed the ban on Jayawickrama on Monday, September 30th, coinciding with his 26th birthday. Two days later, the cricket governing body officially announced the sanction. Although the ban is for a year, the final…

Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as a “persona non grata” on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to explicitly condemn Iran’s missile attacks. The announcement was made by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who stated that Guterres is unfit to set foot on Israeli soil due to his stance. Katz criticized Guterres, labeling him as an “anti-Israel Secretary-General” who, in his view, supports terrorists, rapists, and murderers. He further accused Guterres of backing global terrorism by siding with groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and now Iran. Katz added that Guterres’ actions would be remembered as a…

Kanpur: Bangladesh embarked on their tour of India with high hopes after making history in Pakistan, but their dreams were quickly dashed in a disappointing two-match Test series. After a promising start that saw them reach the top four in the World Test Championship standings, the team has plummeted to seventh place following a comprehensive series defeat. In just a month, the Tigers have experienced a stark contrast in performance. After suffering a 280-run loss in Chennai, their struggles continued in Kanpur, where the Indian team overwhelmed them with aggressive batting reminiscent of white-ball cricket. Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha could…

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, National Security Advisor, has announced that a significant recruitment drive will soon be launched for the Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Ansar forces. This announcement comes as part of an effort to fill positions left vacant by personnel who have not returned to duty. The recruitment for constable positions has already been announced, and notifications for Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment are expected within the next day or two. The advisor made these remarks on Tuesday, October 1, during a press briefing after a meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Committee held at…

A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for Sultan Mohammad Mansur Ahmed, a former Member of Parliament and former Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU). He was remanded in connection with a murder case filed at Paltan Police Station in the capital. The court issued the remand order on Monday, September 30. Earlier, Sultan Mansur was detained by the Detective Branch (DB) of police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. DB officials stated that there are specific allegations against him, and he was taken into custody for interrogation regarding those accusations. Sultan Mohammad Mansur Ahmed first…