Palestinian journalist Alaa Asad Hashim, injured in Israeli airstrike, dies by International DeskPublished Palestinian journalist Alaa Asad Hashim, seriously injured in an Israeli airstrike, died on Saturday (March 15) after being in a coma for a long time. The Palestinian media rights organization ‘Forum of Palestinian Journalists’ confirmed this information. Hashim had been in a coma for several months. With his death, the number of journalists killed in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has reached 206. The Forum of Palestinian Journalists has called for ensuring the safety of journalists in accordance…
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Tarique Rahman promises: BNP will prosecute those involved in torture and murder if it comes to power
Tarique Rahman promises: BNP BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman promised on Sunday that those involved in torture and killings during the anti-dictatorship movement and the possible 2024 mass uprising will be tried if BNP comes to power. “If the people of Bangladesh give BNP a chance to rule in the future, we can firmly say that we will ensure justice for all killings and atrocities,” he said while virtually joining an iftar gathering at a hotel in the capital on Sunday (March 16). He assured that the party will make…
Read MoreRecommendation to withdraw 6,202 political cases
Recommendation to withdraw The central committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs has so far recommended the withdrawal of 6,202 politically motivated and harassing cases. A press release from the ministry on Sunday (March 16) said that the committee, headed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Professor Asif Nazrul, has held eight meetings so far and reviewed the cases and determined their eligibility for withdrawal. Recommendation to withdraw A total of 6,295 cases were proposed to the central committee in these eight meetings. The release further said that…
Read MoreStarbucks hot tea burns man to $50 million in compensation
Starbucks hot tea burns man A Los Angeles County jury has ruled in favor of Michael Garcia on Friday (March 14) after a man was burned by hot tea after he spilled a Venti-sized cup of tea on his face after picking it up. Garcia later underwent a skin graft on his genitals, among other treatments. His lawyers say the incident has left Garcia with permanent and life-changing injuries. The Associated Press reported that on February 8, 2020, while picking up a Venti-sized cup of tea at a drive-thru, the…
Read More12 remittance fighters detained in Saudi Arabia demand release before Eid
12 remittance fighters detained The families and the National Revolutionary Council of 12 Bangladeshi expatriates detained in Saudi Arabia have demanded their release before Eid. They have claimed that they were arrested for participating in the remittance boycott movement in July in support of the quota reform movement. This demand was made at a human chain organized in front of the National Press Club on Sunday (March 16). In addition to the family members of the detainees, the leaders of the National Revolutionary Council, Bangladesh National Human Rights Association, Agragami…
Read MoreAccounts worth crores of rupees have increased by nearly 5,000, inequality has also increased
Accounts worth crores of rupees Amid the country’s sluggish business environment, the number of bank accounts with deposits of more than Tk 1 crore increased by nearly 5,000 in December. According to Bangladesh Bank, the number of such accounts reached 1,22,081 at the end of December, up from 1,17,127 in September. The number was 1,18,784 in June and 1,15,890 in March. After speculation of political changes last August, there was some panic among depositors when information about good governance, financial stability and corruption in the banking sector came to light.…
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